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(P/B) HOW TO DRAW FANTASY CREATURES
Learn how to draw vampires, fairies, dragons and monsters using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes, popular artists show how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of fantastical. If you have never drawn before, this is definitely the book for you and there is a lot here to inspire more experienced artists too. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) THE FOREST WOODWORKER
Immerse yourself in the ancient craft of working with fresh, green wood. Expert authors Sjors van der Meer and Job Suijker introduce you to the traditional skills of green woodworking. Learn about the qualities of wood; how to cut and shape it; how to craft your own tools such as a shaving horse, wooden club, chopping block and saw horse, and then how to use them to make spoons, spatulas, stools and chairs. As well as teaching you new skills, this inspiring book will show you how working in natural surroundings, with natural materials, ca...
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(P/B) THE ADDICTIVE SKETCHER
Giving an insight into how this inspiring and talented artist works, The Addictive Sketcher passes on Adebanji Alade's infectious enthusiasm and will have the reader reaching for a pencil or pen to have a go. Adebanji has a skill and a passion for speaking and motivating his audience in a fun and engaging way, and this is reflected in his writing style. Lively, stimulating and instructive, it is packed with numerous examples of the author's sketches as well as examples of his vibrant finished paintings. Covering pencils, coloured pencils, ...
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(P/B) ARTIST'S GUIDE TO HUMAN ANATOMY
This invaluable addition to Civardi's highly regarded collection of instructional art books illustrates and describes the importance of understanding the inner workings of the human body, to the theory of composing accurate life drawings with pencil and paper. Begin by discovering the journey artists have taken through the centuries to accurately delineate the human figure. Learn and understand how our bones and muscles play their roles in our shapes, gestures and movement. Every essential aspect of anatomy is supported by photographs and ...
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(P/B) DRAWING HANDS & FEET
An essential guide to what is regarded as a challenging subject, this book will simplify and inspire artists to approach drawing hands and feet with precision and confidence. Eddie Armer presents a comprehensive course that will guide the artist through everything from which drawing materials to use, through to mastering proportion, perspective, light and shade. The result will be the accurate portrayal of hands and feet at rest, in motion and performing intricate tasks in a variety of different poses. With his experience, knowledge and lo...
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(P/B) MINI KNITTED COSMOS
Bestselling author Sachiyo Ishii gives us mini knitted astronauts, planets, satellites, moon buggies, aliens and a whole host of astro-animals such as dogs, bunnies, elephants and giraffes. Knit your own fabulous cosmos with this delightful book! All the projects are quick and relatively simple to make, with very easy techniques to follow. There is a step-by-step section on how to sew the figures and animals together and the patterns are all suitable for competent beginners. Including full-size templates and more than 40 simple knitting pa...
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(P/B) BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SCREEN PRINTING
Screen printing is a print process involving the forcing of ink through a screen of fine material to create a picture or pattern. It has been around for many years, and has long been perceived as a specialist subject accessible only to professional printers and textile artists due to the high cost of the screens and inks. Recently, however, screen printing has entered the mainstream and the equipment and tools have become more affordable and accessible. In this Beginner's Guide to Screen Printing, Erin Lacy shows you how to make your own s...
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(P/B) DAVID BELLAMY'S SEAS & SHORELINES IN WATERCOLOUR
Learn to paint the varied and dramatic coastlines of the world, with expert author David Bellamy. Renowned watercolourist David Bellamy shares his passion for painting seas and shorelines in this inspiring and practical book. There is advice on finding subjects and painting the different moods of the sea; rocks, crags and cliffs; adding figures and animals into your artworks; as well as an in-depth look at the painting and sketching techniques required. David's extensive travels mean that seas and shorelines from all over the world appear ...
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(P/B) LEARN TO PAINT IN ACRYLICS WITH 50 SMALL PAINTINGS
A complete course in acrylic painting through the creation of mini paintings, measuring 5-inch (12?-centimetre) square. This unique book works as a complete course in acrylic painting, built up from key techniques. As you progress through the sections of the book, the author demonstrates each technique with the creation of a mini painting, measuring 5-inch (12?-centimetre) square. So by the time you have worked right through to the end, you will have an amazing collection of 50 mini paintings, on board, or paper, or canvas, that will be a...
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(P/B) FELT CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Felt is a beautiful material to work with. Soft, natural and highly tactile, it is relatively cheap to buy, is widely available in a huge range of colours, and is very easy to work with. It has become a popular material for all sorts of consumer goods, including jewellery, toys and Christmas decorations. The twenty projects in this book include a range of decorations suitable for Christmas, including hanging tree decorations, a Christmas wreath, an advent calendar garland, free-standing felt ornaments, a Christmas cottage storage box and a...
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(P/B) TURNER IN ACRYLICS
Noel Gregory returns to the Ready to Paint the Masters series with a book on J M W Turner, the 'painter of light'. The Ready to Paint series provides six tracings for readers to pull out and transfer on to watercolour paper. There is one for each of the four step-by-step demonstrations, plus a bonus tracing of the inspirational painting in the Introduction section, and full instructions on how to transfer the images. People who want to learn to paint without relying on their drawing skills have everything they need in this book. (From the ...
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(P/B) PAINTING WATERCOLOUR SEA AND SKY THE EASY WAY
This book builds on the success of Terry Harrison's Sea & Sky in Watercolour, adding six new projects and plenty of new paintings. Terry's clear, no-nonsense advice takes the mystery out of painting clouds, clear skies, sunsets, foam bursts, breaking waves, rippled water, reflections, boats, cliffs, rocks, beaches and much more. There are plenty of tips and techniques to show how to use Terry's specially made brushes to paint watercolour seascapes the easy way. There are then nine beautiful step-by-step projects that show the techniques in...
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(P/B) THE POLYMER CLAY ARTIST'S GUIDE
Discover polymer clay's unlimited creative potential in this fascinating directory of techniques by renowned clay artist Marie Segal. Suitable for anyone eager to get into poly-clay craft for the first time, as well as for those wanting to expand and extend their creative horizons, this book uses clear step-by-step photography to show how to achieve beautiful colours, textures, and finishes for really professional results. The neat organisation makes this book stand out from the crowd and ensures the content is easy to access. For purposes...
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(P/B) HOW TO PAINT ABSTRACTS
Dani Humberstone shows how to create a great selection of abstract paintings using mixed media and a few simple guidelines. Combining her distinctive style with colour and texture, she includes clear step-by-step demonstrations to help build up skills with easy-to-follow explanations about all the techniques she uses. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) RENOIR
This book enables you to reproduce some of Renoir's most iconic paintings in the comfort of your own home. Five lavishly illustrated step-by-step projects are accompanied by tracings, so there is no need to rely on your drawing skills - simply trace and begin painting. Artist and author Noel Gregory gives a short history of Renoir and his involvement with the Impressionist art movement, and gives full instruction on what materials and techniques you can use to reproduce these beautiful paintings. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) ACRYLICS UNLEASHED
Glyn Macey's irrepressible energy and imagination shows through in every part of his work; and in this book he shares his painting techniques and methods with you. Learn to use your acrylic paints in unusual, creative and surprising ways to create open, inviting landscapes, breathtaking seascapes and urban scenes packed with life. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) ABSTRACTS IN ACRYLICS
The Ready to Paint series provides six tracings for readers to pull out and transfer on to paper. There is one for each of the five step-by-step demonstrations, plus a bonus tracing of the inspirational painting in tonhe Introduction secti. Dani Humberstone is a successful abstract artist who uses the tracings in innovative, imaginative way. Follow here in-depth step-by-step instrcutions to produce your own wonderful piece of abstract art. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SEWING TECHNIQUES

(P/B) INCREDIBLE ACRYLICS
Well-known contemporary artist Jean-Paul van Boxtel introduces many innovative techniques and applications for acrylic paint, whose physical composition makes it incredibly versatile. The book also deals in detail with the latest trends, including gels and media. The first part of the book answers the question 'what is acrylic paint?', and goes on to describe the various products that are available. Following on from this is a 'gallery' section, providing examples of paintings that show the wide range of styles and finishes possible using ...
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(P/B) VENICE IN ACRYLICS
Venice is probably the most painted city in the world with its exquisite facades and endless subjects for artists. Wendy Jelbert makes acrylics easy to use in this step-by-step guide and includes many exciting techniques - all of which are essential for capturing the essence and beauty of this magnificent city. She includes practical tips, detailed instruction and shows how versatile acrylics can be. Five demonstrations offer an in-depth course for beginners and include the Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, gondolas, reflections, stunning ar...
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