Discover the joy of acrylic painting and create 15 captivating little works of art with this comprehensive beginner's guide! An all-inclusive guide to acrylic painting for the absolute beginner, complete with simple-to-trace preliminary drawings. If you've always wanted to try acrylic painting but felt intimidated, fear no more! Here are 15 small still life paintings to achieve and unleash your inner artist. With step-by-step instructions and clear explanations, this all-inclusive guide will build your skills and knowledge from the ground up. Jennifer Funnell, an experienced visual arts teacher, has crafted this book specifically for beginners like you. Her decade's worth of drawing and painting experience shines through as she breaks down the process into simple, easy-to-understand steps with traceable outlines. No prior experience or drawing skills required! Acrylic paint is the perfect medium for beginners. Its expressive and opaque nature allows for easy corrections if mistakes happen along the way. You'll feel empowered to explore your creativity, knowing that you have the flexibility to fix any errors and bring your vision to life. Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled in other mediums, this book will guide you towards creating fifteen captivating little works of art. Unleash your creativity today!
"Step into the enchanting world of Lulu Compotine! Journey through the seasons with 8 charming amigurumi dolls. Each has a lovable animal friend, and perfect seasonal outfits and accessories. From Charlotte and Caroline's blooming spring flowers to Celia and Zoâe's wintertime treats, you'll fall in love with these adorable 23 cm (9 in) dolls and their crochet accoutrements. For beginners and beyond!"--Back cover.
"Unlock the Art of Knitting: Expert Guidance, Easy Projects, and Essential Tips to Begin Your Knitting Journey with Confidence! Renowned knitting expert Lynne Rowe will be your trusted mentor, walking you through every step of the way. With Lynne's expert guidance, you'll effortlessly learn how to hold your needles, select the perfect yarn, decipher knitting patterns, execute various stitches, employ seamless sewing techniques, and conquer your very first knitting projects. Lynne's friendly approach, easy-to-follow advice and clear tutorials will ease you into the welcoming world of knitting. By taking small steps and familiarizing yourself with the knitting terminology and techniques, you'll swiftly grasp the basics and become a confident knitter in no time at all."--
"Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items - whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit - the book covers more than a dozen common case studies for you to follow. Ranging from simple to more complex repairs, Brenton tackles re-plating silver, correctly securing metal to glass, polishing, soldering, re-finishing and more on a variety of antique items including table lamps, inkwells, cocktail shakers and hand mirrors"--
Use the full-size traceable outlines and the clear, concise step-by-step instructions to create six beautiful flower paintings, and learn the key skills you need to become an accomplished artist.
Want to add more power, speed and drama to your drawings? This action-packed guide to drawing action manga contains all the basics followed by 17 action-packed step-by-step pin-ups for the aspiring graphic novelist. Written and illustrated by manga artist Keith Sparrow, this comprehensive and inspiring guidestarts with an introduction to manga basics, showing you how to create the ideal workspace, how to overcome fear of a blank page, and how to draw all the elements you'll need, from hands and eyes to perspective and light and shade.guides you step by step through 17 exciting, action-packed pin-ups - allowing you to explore a range of poses, characters and perspectives.Follow the step by steps and the basic techniques to build up your confidence and before you know it you'll be creating your own action drawings and characters!
Crochet yourself a world of cute animal friends! Sarah Abbondio brings you 20 new lovable amigurumi animals, including dogs, crocodiles, bears, pandas, pigs, hippos, penguins and more! Begin by creating a simple body shape, which is used for every project, and then learn to crochet each animal's unique features, such as horns, ears and tails.
Chibi are mini versions of Japanese anime and manga characters defined by their overly large heads, giving them to their kawaii, or cuteness, factor. Let artist and internet sensation Joanna Zho (@marqaroon) teach you to draw and paint these adorable characters. This exhaustive guide is packed with everything you need to know, with step-by-step directions for creating over 40 appealing animal and human-like figures. Each of the step-by-step projects includes a basic line drawing you can copy, scan, or trace, so that you can get started right away, even if you're a beginner.
"Knit 20 adorable hats to keep your little one cozy. This cute and colourful book contains a range of hats, with design styles that will appeal to every knitter. The 20 designs fall into four categories: basic beanies; animal hats; food hats and quirky hats. So whether you fancy making a simple beanie, a cute panda, fox or bee, a colourful watermelon or strawberry, or a quirky Christmas pudding, this book has it all. Choose from hats with ears, stripes, pompoms, tassels, topknots and more - all the techniques are included. Clear instructions and simple patterns. As babies vary so much in size, each design can be made in three sizes: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months. The yarns recommended are all hypoallergenic, washable and with some elasticity, to help the hats keep their shape. The hats use relatively small amounts of yarn so are ideal for quick, portable projects. Perfect for thoughtful gifts. Hats are a timeless must-have baby item, especially if you have knitted them yourself! This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can even knit on the go!"--Publisher's description.
Draw a whole host of woodland wildlife in the cutest style ever!
The beginner-friendly guide on how to paint 50 vibrant watercolor animals in no more than 7 quick and easy stages! With award-winning artist Marina Bakasova. Paint 50 Watercolour... is a new 'how-to-paint' series, echoing the success of the original How to Draw series. This book will focus on a range of animals, from popular pets to the wild ones; from fun flamingos and doting dogs to mischievous monkeys. Over the course of 50 simple watercolor projects, this title will teach you how to paint! Each project can be completed in just seven simple steps from initial line drawing to finished creation, using a small selection of colors and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolor techniques. Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolors, with 50 cute motifs to choose from, you'll easily find something to inspire you. No prior knowledge of watercolor techniques needed - This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed to paint this varied collection of animals. No drawing skills required - The line drawings are provided at full size, ready to copy or trace - and all the information on how to do so is included. The line drawings are also available to download for free from Bookmarked (www.bookmarkedhub.com). Suitable for artists of all levels - Marina's clear instructions guide the reader from start to finish in a way that makes it easy for anyone to pick up a brush and learn how to paint in her loose, characterful style.
Learn to draw and paint 50 beautiful blooms in no more than 12 easy stages! Paint 50 Watercolour... is a new 'how-to-paint' series, echoing the success of the original How to Draw series. This book will focus on flowers both domestic and exotic, from rambling roses to elaborate irises. This flagship title in this new series will teach you how to paint, over the course of 50 simple painting projects. Each flower will appear over a double page spread, and take 8-12 steps to complete, from pencil drawings to the adding of watercolour. There will be a simple introduction, tools and materials and basic techniques section at the front but otherwise very few words on the pages: the steps will visually describe to the reader how to achieve the artworks. There will be some element of progression as the reader works through the book, with the easiest projects at the start.
Techniques and projects for textiles that celebrate and use natural everyday objects. Step outside with Caroline Hyde-Brown and learn how to find natural materials to great beautiful fiber art. Suitable for all levels and abilities, find a wealth of instruction and inspiration on how to incorporate naturally foraged materials such as leaves, grasses, lichen and dried flowers into your artwork. Discover a range of textile techniques, to support and complement your natural materials design - hand and machine stitching, solar dyeing, felting, hapa-zome and more. Caroline has carefully created a small project, based on her own artworks, after each newly introduced method, so you can put your new skills into practice. >Interwoven with practical guidance and projects are Caroline's stunning gallery of works, offering inspirational examples of how to take your work farther, and simultaneously demonstrating nature's abundance and its variety.
"Crochet expert Ashley Parker leads you through the basics of successfully working with faux fur yarns. Ashley shares her invaluable tips and tricks for using this yarn type, and clearly explains everything you need to get started, building your confidence and showing you that working with faux fur yarn doesn't need to be daunting! Ashley is known for her easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns, which are all set out using US crochet terminology. A clear conversion chart of US to UK crochet terms is included in the book. There are 12 furry animal friends to crochet, some using a mix of faux fur and smooth yarn, including a teddy bear, elephant, panda, sloth, unicorn, bat and penguin - which all make gorgeously soft and cute cuddly toys. Stitch guides and step-by-step instructions with photos are all included - working with faux fur yarn has never been so straightforward!"--Publisher's description.
Kick off the cuteness with bestselling author Yishan Li! Draw 30 amazingly cute kawaii-style characters in just 8 easy stages. Kawaii is a Japanese word meaning 'super-cute', and it's a trend that's sweeping the globe. Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items. Here, expert comic book and manga artist Yishan Li shows you how to achieve amazingly adorable drawings in just a few simple steps. Draw the cutest dog you've ever seen, or turn a car into a cute and cuddly character complete with eyes and a smiley mouth. Even a vacuum cleaner and a television set are brought to life in kawaii style. There are 30 different drawings to choose from, all full of personality and bubbling over with charm. Each one is developed in 8 easy stages from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, coloured drawing, making this book suitable for adults and children of all ages and abilities. With its easy-to-follow landscape format you can watch the stages build across the page and then recreate them with ease.The book contains material previously published in How to Draw Kawaii, 2020.
Kick off your manga journey with bestselling author Yishan Li!Draw 30 dynamic manga boys and girls in just 8 easy stages. Bring to life 30 characterful manga girls and boys in just a few simple steps, with expert comic book and manga artist, Yishan Li. Choose from a wide range of characters, including a spell-casting sorcerer, flying angel, running schoolgirl and flamboyant pop star, in a wide range of dynamic poses, all full of personality and style. Each one is developed in 8 easy stages from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, coloured drawing, making this book suitable for adults and children of all ages and abilities. With its easy-to-follow landscape format you can watch the stages build across the page and then recreate them with ease. The book contains material previously published in How to Draw Manga Boys, 2015, and How to Draw Manga Girls, 2015.
Discover all the secrets of embroidery in this little handbook.
5 magnificent dragons to paint in acrylics, with full-size outlines to trace Painting and drawing dragons is a very popular subject area. This book gives you the outlines to get started with your own fantastic colors for your dragon. The book features five step-by-step projects - including a storm-heralding monster, a fire-breathing salamander and an ancient ice dragon - all with full-size outlines, plus one bonus outline for you to experiment with. With a brief introduction to using acrylic paints and transferring the outlines, this book will quickly immerse you in this fearsome fantasy world.The A3 (11.7 x 16.5in) outlines are provided on gatefold paper at the back of the book. This new edition of a popular title breathes new fire into the fantastical world of dragons. This book was originally published as Ready to Paint Dragons (9781844486328), 2011.
A gorgeous collection of 40 cute crochet blocks to make into decorations, homewares, blankets and more! From the author of Modern Granny Squares and Block by Block Crochet. Create 40 beginner-friendly granny squares featuring all your favorite animal friends. Bring them to life with fluffy fur, flowing manes, waggy tails and twisting tentacles and then build the squares up into gorgeous items for your home, your friends and your family! Organized into two parts the book begins with animal block pattern designs, including beautiful projects to make. The following techniques section contains all you need to know to crochet animal blocks. Each design and technique is clearly demonstrated with photography and illustrations. You'll find animal block pattern designs combining different crochet stitches and techniques to create cute animal blocks for blankets and more. Every block has a written pattern with corresponding charts, a skill level guide, clear photography and ideas for mixing and matching. The book also includes 4 gorgeous projects to make with the squares - including a unicorn wall hanging and an under-the-sea baby book.
"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.
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"--
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