ART BOOKS

Tangle Magic - Colouring Book by Jessica Palmer Discover 80 pages of spellbinding hand-drawn pictures with a magical theme for you to colour in. Each page includes a 'hidden charm' to be found within the design. Author: Jessica Palmer Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Size: 250 x 250 mm

Tangle Wood Colouring Book Illustrator and papercutter Jessica Palmer has created 80 pages of enchanting hand-drawn pictures with an enchanted woodland theme to colour in. Each one includes a hidden jewel intricately worked into the design. Author: Jessica Palmer Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Size: 222 x 222 mm

If you love painting with watercolour and are ready to experiment with something different, then the versatile medium of gouache could be just the thing for you. This guide covers all the materials and tools required and has a comprehensive techniques section that includes overlaying colours, colour blending and troubleshooting.

The Art of Paint Pouring Tips techniques and step by step instructions for creating colourful poured art in acrylic. Author: Amanda Vanever

The Art of Soldering for Jewellery Makers: Techniques &Projects

In this book, Daniel reveals the surprisingly simple techniques used for creating incredible works of art on wood. There is advice on essential tools and materials, six stunning step-by-step projects and a gallery of basic patterns and borders. For those who want to take their skills further, there is guidance on working with spheres, gourds, antique wood and leather; and design ideas including birds, animals and fairies for decorating wooden items such as platters, stools and cutting boards.

The Big Book of Tiny Art A modern inspirational guide to the art of the miniature. Author: Karen Libecap

A complete step-by-step guide to key colouring techniques using coloured pencils, with an inspirational gallery?showing how artists use them. An indispensable guide for anyone keen to learn coloured pencil techniques, or for the experienced artist who would like to build on their existing skills. Filled with information on the basic characteristics and colour ranges of the main kinds of?coloured pencil, and step-by-step visual demonstrations of key techniques from blending, blocking in and burning to sgraffito, stippling and impressing. The reader will not only discover how professional artists use imaginative and dynamic styles to interpret a wide range of subjects, but they will also be inspired by the 150-plus full-colour illustrations to create brilliant artworks of their own.

A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia?of?oil painting by professional and award-winning artist, Jeremy Galton. A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by professional and award-winning artist, Jeremy Galton. Ideal for artists of all skill levels, this A-Z reference covers a multitude of topics concerning oil painting. The book is divided into two sections: the first provides step-by-step demonstrations that guide artists through a variety of techniques, from basic colour mixing through to creating special effects such as peinture a lessence and sgraffito. The second part focuses on themes, illustrating how individual artists tackle a number of common subjects, including landscapes, buildings, portraits, still life, skies and water. This resource provides a wealth of stimulating ideas to help artists ??? both amateurs and veterans ??? develop their own oil-painting style.

Whether you are an experienced jewellery-maker looking to move up to the next level, or a complete beginner, The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Making Techniques is an invaluable resource.

Using this book you can:

Learn how to manipulate wire to create elegant structural designs for earrings, rings, pendants, necklaces, tiaras and brooches with clear, illustrated instructions

Combine wire with beads and stones through threading and wrapping for an intricately embellished look

Have fun experimenting with different types of wire, from precious metal to electrical and recycled wires

Progress from basic wire-working skills to more advanced techniques, such as making linked jump-ring chains, simple soldering, and using chemicals to alter the wire finish.

The Kew Book of Botanical Illustration A chapter on travel drawings gives a flavour of the author's passion and worldwide experience. There is a helpful section on suitable subjects for beginners and a glossary of terms. The text is highly illustrated throughout with beautiful paintings. Author: Christabel King

Anna Mason's exceptional floral artwork has won awards from the Royal Horticultural Society, International Artist magazine and seen her elected to the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists. In this book, she shares her innovative watercolour technique so that you can paint flowers in her clean, crisp style. The book covers every aspect of painting modern botanical-style portraits of flowers, from tips on gathering your reference to Anna's six stage watercolour process. There are instructions on setting up your studio and how to produce the detailed drawings. Each of the six step-by-step projects is accompanied by an outline drawing, tonal notes and useful colour swatches so that you can compare the tone and hue of your mixes to Anna's own. This all builds into a fantastic guide that will inspire and challenge the experienced watercolour artist, while drawing in and reassuring the complete beginner.

The Organic Painter Learn to paint with tea coffee embroidery flame and more; Explore Unusual Materials and Playful Techniques to Expand your Creative Practice. Author: Carne Griffiths

The Urban Sketching Art Pack A guide book and sketch pad for drawing on location around the world

Tropical Wonderland Colouring Book - Millie Marotta. Lose yourself in a riot of colouring and drawing as you bring the exotic creatures and plants in Millie Marotta?s tropical wonderland to life.

Format: Paperback

Number of pages: 96

Illustrations: 80

Author: Millie Marotta

Dimensions:150x150 mm

Ultimate Fluid Pouring &Painting Project Book Discover fluid pouring and painting with 10 projects. Format: Paperback Pages:144 Illustrations: 300 Color Photos Size: 8.5in x 11in (215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)

Watercolour is a wonderful medium, but it does sometimes seem to have a "mind of its own," refusing to do quite what is required. The keys to success are good planning, constant practice and a thorough understanding of your materials, so if you are new to painting, start by trying out some of the techniques and projects in this book as well as experimenting with different colour mixes and types of paper. Marylin Scott shares over 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrating how to paint a wide range of subjects, from landscapes to buildings, people, and still life. She also includes tips on presenting your finished work in a professional way, building a portfolio, and getting it seen.

64 pages, how to cut mats for single, double, offset, oval, circle, gothic and other types of framing.

Step by step guide to Face Painting.Contains easy and more difficult designs for face painters of all abilities.