Featuring detailed instructions on how to create landscape paintings, this painter’s guide also details the types of brushes used for watercolors, directions for how to use them, other materials neces
Packed with tips for buying and using materials, mixing colors, creating texture, and correcting mistakes—as well as advice on painting skies, fields, trees, water, roofs, winter scenes, and much more
Following the fabulous success of Spellbound Festive Beading, Julie Ashford has designed a whole new collection of beaded baubles, earrings and other festive inspired decorations. Follow the clear ste
Want to learn how to crochet? Make a granny square on-the-go, and at only 50 cents a pattern. The simple techniques have lasted for decades and now they are trendier than ever. With endless color and
This popular book by Ruth Chamberlin now returns as a Search Press Classic, with an updated design and preface on the author by the illustrious embroiderer Mary Corbet.A needle art that dates back ove
This practical, contemporary guide to the exciting and varied world of raised embroidery is written by Kelley Aldridge, an expert teacher with the Royal School of Needlework. Part of a new series show
The next inspiring instalment by artist and architect Klau Meir-Pauken, showing you how to sketch our industrial, hustling, urban world - and discover your inner artist.Reawaken the art of our ancesto
A valuable resource for the wool embroiderer containing a wealth of stitch guidelines, and embroidery patterns and motifs to follow ? ranging from delicate flowers to intricate forest animal designs.
Marjolein Kruijt’s deep and abiding love of animals is obvious in this book, which will teach you the technical aspects of drawing domestic and wild animals, such as different breeds of dog and cat, a
This book has Paper Panda’s very distinctive stamp on it and begins with a design section which takes the reader through a very personal account of what inspires her, how she works, and how Paper Pand
Over two dozen figures and monsters from myths and legends can be drawn easily following these very simple step-by-step stages inside. A subject rarely explored by many manga artists, Yishan Li will i
The book contains 20 beautiful designs for crocheted mandalas, in a range of sizes and colors and using different crochet stitches. There are patterns for a number of small mandalas (6-7 rounds plus a
The latest addition to the Love to Sew series, this new title from best-selling author Debbie Shore contains 15 gorgeous, practical items that every sewer will love to make, use or give as gifts.The b
An indispensable guide for anyone keen to learn colored pencil techniques, or for the experienced artist who would like to build on their existing skills. Filled with information on the basic characte
Capturing slender stems and fragile flower blossoms, this step-by-step resource updates traditional botanical paintings, adding an elegant, modern flair to flower portraiture. Each of the four project
Jenny Keal's inspiring and creative introduction to painting with soft pastels is explained clearly and simply, making it easy for you to get started in this exciting medium.The new edition of Jenny K
Snow scenes are a favourite subject of painters all year round. In this inspiring and accessible guide, best-selling author and popular tutor Terry Harrison shares a wealth of tips and techniques for
Learn how to draw boys, girls and creatures (ordinary and extraordinary) in the manga style, using this fun and simple step-by-step book. Starting with basic shapes, professional comic artist Yishan L
Geoff Kersey shows how to paint convincing seascapes in watercolour using just three brushes, three colours, a plastic palette and a watercolour pad.Only students’ range watercolour paints are used, y
This book is a highly practical step-by-step guide to working with gouache, not only to teach and inspire novice painters but also to introduce more experienced artists to the advantages of using this
