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"This small but mighty book should be named the definitive guide to drawing awesome manga artwork..." LIBRARY JOURNAL Dalia Sharawna, author of the bestseller Manga Art Secrets, shows budding artists how to bring manga characters to life with fashionable clothes and accessories. Clothes and accessories are the perfect way to give your manga characters energy and develop their unique identities. From on-trend streetwear to traditional and formal clothing, the way that your character is dressed is an instant way to tell a story.>FOR VISUAL LEARNERS - Packed full of step-by-step drawings for formal and casual outfits, sportswear, and accessories. Learn how to give your work personality and style with Dalia Sharawna's tutorials for a huge variety of on-trend looks to dress your characters in.BUILD A PORTFOLIO - At the end of each chapter is a series of practice exercises where you're encouraged to trace or freehand draw subjects from earlier on. You'll end up with a portfolio of sketches charting your artistic development.ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE - 5 contemporary artists take up residence on these pages, sharing their manga fashion secrets and showcasing their own art.With clear step-by-step instructions and insider secrets that manga artist Dalia Sharawna has learned on her drawing journey, all you'll need is a pencil and paper to draw any clothing style you desire.

30 fabulous Christmas projects to sew from the Love to Sew series.

100 Christmas gifts and decorations that are quick and easy to make and perfect for crafters of all abilities. Christmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have been carefully selected from Search Press's best-selling 20 to Make series and are simple enough for beginners as well as seasoned crafters. There's something for everyone in this book, including knitting, crochet, papercraft, sewing, sugarcraft, cross stitch, polymer clay and needlepoint. Each craft has a handy techniques section to get you started, followed by a range of quick projects that include embroidered snowflake bunting, papercut Christmas cards, knitted Santa and Rudolph finger puppets, crocheted stars and a sugar snowman. All the projects are made using tools and materials that are easy to source and provide all the inspiration you need to make Christmas extra special. This title is an updated edition of Quick and Easy Christmas, 2020, with 50 new projects to choose from.

Learn over 30 embroidery stitches to create your own contemporary three-dimensional hoop art projects!

Use the full-size traceable outlines and the clear, concise step-by-step instructions to create six beautiful landscape paintings, and learn the key skills you need to become an accomplished artist.

"Dress up your favorite chocolates with these 20 sweet amigurumi cozies. Perfect for gifts or table display, these cozies are quick projects to make and share! Chocolate treats are a popular gift all year round, especially in winter, so why not crochet a personalized cosy to make your small sweet presents extra special? In this delightful book, learn how to crochet 20 cute cozy designs. From a happy snowman and a cheeky monkey through to a smiley stegosaurus and a graceful kokeshi doll, there is a range of designs to suit all occasions and giftees! There are three different mini cozy sizes -- a larger one for chocolate oranges and muffins, a medium-sized one for chocolate eggs, and a small one for bite-sized goodies such as truffles and round, hazelnut-filled confectionery. Imagine the delight of the lucky recipient when they find, tucked inside the woolly belly of your mini crocheted cover, an entire chocolate treat! The cozies require very little yarn, making them perfect, last-minute scrap-busting presents. These are wonderful petite gifts to crochet for any festivity -- birthday parties, Easter, Christmas, Halloween and more"--

Capture the spirit of a cosy Nordic Christmas with eleven crocheted decorations to create.

Be enthralled by the effects of this vibrant medium and create your own Brusho(R) pieces that bounce with color. Brusho(R) is a unique and exciting painting medium that is renowned for its versatility. Joanne Boon Thomas demonstrates how adding a spritz of water to highly pigmented watercolor ink powder results in a breathtaking and spontaneous fusion of color on the page. It is an easy method that allows you to produce vibrant, expressive paintings in a loose, bold style. A full range of techniques is included, such as what can be achieved using only 1 colorHow effective blending primary colors isThe hidden qualities of black Brusho(R). Short demos show the impact of using a bleach solutionHow to use wax resist for effectWhen to use a flat wash; and how to use line and wash as a loose framework for your paintings. 10 step-by-step projects and numerous examples of the author's stunning work will inspire all infused throughout with Joanne's exuberance and enthusiasm for this wonderful medium: White Duck Ballerina Echinacea Bumblebee Palm Trees Elephant Lavender & Butterfly Cottage in the Snow AlliumCrashing WavesFull-size traceable templates are supplied at the back of the bookThis definitive go-to guide will inspire artists of all abilities to explore the improvisational properties of Brusho(R) and incorporate it into their painting repertoire.

A comprehensive guide to understanding colorwork and knitting your first sweater with multiple colors. Get ready to try this great knitting style and make beautiful garments! With the help of author Anna Dervout, you'll soon have colorwork spilling off your needles with ease, as you create delicate, modern patterns for women and children alike to wear"--

'I get asked these questions all the time . . . so I decided to make a book crammed full of my best advice to help you Draw Some Awesome.' International award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley takes you from simple line drawings and inspiring ideas, to draw character design, drawing exercises, composition and more! How can you get started drawing? International award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley brings his unique style to teaching kids (and grown-ups!) to draw. In a book that spans levels of skill, Donovan takes his readers through: warm-up exercisesmark makingsketchbooksimagination exercisesinspirational shapesdrawing animalsfacescharacter creationdetailcopyingperspectiveshadingshadowscompositionmaking an illustrationdrawing a unicorn!Of course, he does it with humor as well as skill. This book is full of tips and tricks for budding artists of all levels to come back again and again.

"If you have just bought your first digital die-cutter or already own one and are looking for fresh ideas and new techniques for the milestone events in your year, or your life, then this is the book for you! Digital die-cutting machines are the ultimate creative tool for crafters, and these days it's almost too easy to customize an event to your liking! But if you do need a little extra inspiration or assistance, this book provides a simple, step-by-step guide to using your Cricut machine (here, primarily a Maker 3) to make 33 amazing projects. This book plunges straight into the makes, which are themed around six life- or year-events that need no excuse for a celebration, from the arrival of a new baby to holiday season (Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and of course Christmas). The projects offer an exciting array of ideas and designs that will really spark your imagination, and all come with clear instructions and photos, plus free downloadable SVG files for every project. Cricut machines work in conjunction with myriad materials, and the book gives you ideas for how to create stunning event embellishments in basswood, acrylic, traditional card and paper, as well as how to add an etched effect to a glass tea light. You can even use a pyrography tool alongside cut stencils to create bespoke wooden cubes for a baby."--

Let Tim Fisher help you to unlock the techniques of how to handle a palette knife in this introduction to this popular technique for the amateur artist. The knife has a different, raw and much looser connection with the surface you are painting on especially so when combined with acrylic media and the occasional brushstroke. Let Tim Fisher help you to unlock the techniques of how to handle a knife and using some of the different profiles available. Using a step-by-step process, each chapter of the book covers a different subject helping to build and develop new skills, that will help you to become proficient when handling a painting knife. Introduction to tools, material, palette, additives, and mediums as well as surfacesBrief introduction to your chosen paletteBasic techniques and preparation. Completing small gestures studies and experimentingwith different angles and lighting situations will help you to establish a clear visual image of the intended painting. At the very least, this procedure will show you what not to paint.The importance of sketching8 projects - 5 more straightforward with 3 more complex.>This book will appeal to acrylic artists of all abilities who wish to experiment with palette-knife painting in order to add stunning, dimensional effects to their artwork. It will not only teach them the basic techniques, it will also inspire them to explore palette-knife work in more depth and add another dimension to their painting repertoire. So the time has come for action! There is no better opportunity than now to pick up one of these fascinating tools, squeeze out some paint on your palette and learn the essence of palette knife painting.

"Granny squares are perfect for helping you become proficient in crochet, thanks to their repeating stitches and patterns. They're also excellent stashbusters and portable projects, as they use only small amounts of yarn and are relatively small in size. Once you've made the multitude of lovely squares in this book, Val Pierce has shared a number of project ideas that you can make with your newly made blocks--from a sweet 'n simple coaster and retro cushion to pretty fingerless gloves and a beautiful baby blanket. This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can crochet your favorite squares wherever you go"--

All-New Twenty to Make: Flowers to Crochet by Sarah-Jane Hicks, is a delightful journey into the world of crochet. Published in 2023 by Search Press Ltd, this book is a must-have for those with a passion for the craft. The genre of this book is craft and hobby, specifically focusing on crochet. As the title suggests, it offers twenty new and exciting projects to make, all themed around flowers. Sarah-Jane Hicks, an expert in her field, guides you through each project with easy-to-follow instructions, making it suitable for beginners and more experienced crocheters alike. Each project is beautifully illustrated, providing inspiration and a clear visual guide. This book is more than just a guide; it's a source of inspiration, encouraging the reader to explore their creativity and develop their skills. Published by Search Press Ltd, a renowned publisher in the craft and hobby genre, you can be assured of the quality and authenticity of the content. If you're looking to add a touch of nature to your crochet projects, 'All-New Twenty to Make: Flowers to Crochet' is the perfect book for you.

Make great color choices and mixes in watercolor, oils and acrylics with master artists and bestselling author Julie Collins. With over 1,800 swatches, so you'll never be at a loss for the perfect color blend again. This portable, pocket-sized companion is a clear, comprehensive guide to color mixing in the 3 most popular mediums: watercolor, acrylics, and oils. Introducing simple color theory and the color wheel at beginner's level, paint your own with the template provided. Over 1,800 swatches demonstrating the wide scope of mixes that can be achieved in each mediumTemplates and guidelines for creating your own indispensable colour wheelsInvaluable information on the rudiments of color, including tonal values, working with a limited palette and understanding local color.The Colour Mixing Companion is a beautifully presented and practical guide to understanding and mixing colors for artists and hobby painters; from beginners to more experienced painters.

Discover the numerous merits of working with water-mixable oil paints in this accessible beginner's guide. Water-mixable oils are more environmentally friendly and easy to use for artists of all skill levels. Water-mixable oil paints offer a simple and easy way into the world of oil painting. They offer all the qualities of traditional oils - rich pigments, buttery consistency, long drying times and the ability to change and evolve as you paint - but with one big difference, there is no requirement for solvents or other mediums. The aim of the book is to encourage and inspire beginners and to provide them with all the skills and knowledge they need to produce successful oil paintings. It starts with an introduction to the medium, and explains what water-mixable oils are and why they offer a good alternative to conventional oil paints. This introduction is followed by several sections on materials, preparation (getting your space ready, how to care for your brushes, storage of paints, etc.), color (selecting your basic palette), mixing the paints and preparing your surfaces. The first demonstration explains how to explore colour to paint in the style of Vincent van Gogh. There are then five longer projects that guide the reader through an entire painting from start to finish, on themes such as abstraction, still life, landscapes, buildings and working from a photograph. The projects are designed for success, which fosters confidence and encourages practice, which in turn makes people into enthusiastic, happy painters!>At the end of the book, the reader discovers how best to store and transport finished paintings, especially if the paint is still tacky to the touch, and how to crop a painting for greatest impact.

Capturing Light is a must for artists who wish to investigate the golden qualities of light with the emphasis on creating dramatic, imaginative landscapes. Catherine Beale has developed an imaginative light-capturing technique that is both simple and effective. She calls this 'gravity' painting. In landscapes, where light is an essential element, this 'loosen up' method of flowing watercolor pigments is particularly effective. It can dramatically alter perspectives, veil or highlight details, create mood and atmosphere and imbue pictures with life and vitality. Catherine offers an exciting new technique for artists seeking new challenges and a different way of working. The book starts with an explanation of the technique, the materials and colors used and the importance of capturing the essence of a landscape. There are numerous progressively challenging small exercises, demonstrations and inspirational finished pictures illustrating the alluring effects of reflections, mists and shadows and showing the dramatic effects of different skies. Developments of ideas for landscapes are introduced as the book progresses, plus projects exploring how to build up light-filled effects. This is a practical guide to an essential subject, written by a contemporary artist who offers new ways of interpreting light in all its different moods. Catherine's method helps free up painting styles, promote brave color use and produce pictures full of life and dramatic light.

Learn how to use pastels to care skies filled with mood, atmosphere and drama. A sky can make or break a landscape painting. In this invaluable guide, award-winning artist Sandra Orme teaches you how to create a broad range of skies in pastel, from sunsets and sunbeams, rain and storms, through to delicate dusks and dawns. Containing: All the essential materials and techniques areclearly explainedA section on color theory focusses on those aspects key to painting skies: how to retain vibrancy; how to avoid muddy colors through the use of 'bridging' colors; and how many pastels to use for best effect. Build your skills gradually through 6 step-by-step demonstrations of particular skies worked from photographs, each looking at a particular sky effect, from the bright clouds on a fresh, blustery day to rich sunsets. Each main stage is shown both before and after blending for clarity.Sandra's 'sky clinic' offers more specialist and technical help on some of the common problems readers might encounter when painting skies in pastel. A "first-aid course" in how to identify and correct common problems.With numerous handy tips and many examples of Sandra's stunning landscapes throughout, and assuming no prior knowledge, Sandra both instructs and inspirse you to create beautiful, realistic skies with confidence.

Hand-Stitched Quilts by Carolyn Forster is a captivating book that takes you on a journey into the world of quilting. Published in 2023, this book is a unique blend of art, craft, and storytelling. The author, renowned for her expertise in the quilting genre, meticulously guides the reader through the process of creating hand-stitched quilts. Each page is filled with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, making it a perfect choice for both beginners and experienced quilters. The book is a testament to Forster's passion for quilting and her ability to inspire others to explore this traditional craft. Published by Search Press Ltd, Hand-Stitched Quilts is more than just a guide; it's a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.

Create dynamic watercolor and mixed media abstract art works with bestselling artist Jane Betteridge. Expand your skill set and be inspired to explore with color! An outstanding instructional art book with pictures that illustrate each step. Creative readers of all skill levels will likely love this title. - Library Journal Whether you are starting your painting journey or wish to improve your skills, abstract painting is achievable and satisfying for artists. Jane Betteridge is known for her use of vibrant color and she shows you the way to combine watercolor and mixed media and achieve great results. Using watercolor, inks, pastels and other media, this book will help you to explore the abstract world of art. The book demonstrates skills and steps to start your art work, how to avoid pitfalls and gives you inspirational ideas to start. Painting encourages creative flow and is a great way to step away from daily stress. Jane Betteridge's new book includes lots of practical advice for approaching abstract painting, explores the unusual discipline of using watercolors on canvas, and shows you the steps to create your own, inspired by Jane's sumptuous and inspirational finished artworks.

"Enter the dragon's den and draw every claw, tooth and scale! From fire-breathing monsters to majestic sea serpents, Paul Bryn Davies' boundless imagination will inspire you to draw like you never have before. Start off simple with playful hatchlings and soon you'll be illustrating battling giants and gnarled wyverns. There are 100 deadly dragons to choose from, and every project is broken down into a handful of simple stages that lead you effortlessly through to the finished coloured drawing. There are no written instructions to follow just basic shapes and pencil strokes. You'll be amazed at how easily you can create stunning, detailed drawings roaring with character! This is the perfect book for budding artists who want to create their own mythical masterpiece."--

"Flowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour? Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists - or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects. A range of flowers are included, from hydrangeas to camellias to hellebores. Fiona's clear, down-to-earth and friendly instructions encourage the reader to try different styles, while the 21 full-size, traceable outlines included mean that even those who don't wish to draw can get started quickly and simply, following the instructions provided"--

18 adorable animals to sew, each with a variety of outfits and accessories to sew, knit or crochet and mix and match! ..."stuffed huggables anyone would adore." BOOKLIST From their French atelier, Rose and her uniquely European friends are waiting to meet you! Step into the world of Rose Minuscule and discover the colorful 'Rainbow Club' of friends, which includes Robinson and Oscar the lions, Romarin the rabbit, Oups the Bear and Api the dog. Learn to sew adorable, characterful faces; learn to stuff and sew up body parts; and create a stylish wardrobe for your new friends. The 18 gorgeous projects are shown step by step, with clear, full instructions, and all the patterns are included at actual size. Each member of the Rainbow Club has their own stylish outfit to sew, knit or crochet, and gorgeous accessories to make, including party hats, scarves, bags, a cape and even a hot air balloon! Some of the projects require small amounts of knitting and crochet - which give the projects a gorgeous textural appeal - but all the techniques you need are clearly photographed and explained.

Get coloring with Shaun the Sheep and his flock of friends in this Official Coloring Book from the Oscar-winning creators of Wallace and Gromit, The Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep, Arthur Christmas, and Morph! Crack out the crayons and enjoy the fleece and quiet as your flock gets their hooves on this exciting new coloring book from Search Press and Aardman Animations! It's always mayhem on Mossy Bottom Farm, so get creative with color to decorate scenes and patterns featuring your favorite fleecy friends: Shaun, Bitzer, the Farmer and even those naughty pigs.

Create nine lustrous and captivating little works of art with this unique introduction to oil painting.

Over 40 all-weather knits for men, women & children.

Learn to paint stunning contemporary painted flowers using fresh and simple techniques.

Crochet a rainbow of cute and colourful flower babies using this simple beginner's guide.