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Learn to draw 75 different flowers in an illustrated style, in 10 simple visual steps

A tour-de-force in the use of watercolour in its purest form. If you have ever wanted to produce watercolour paintings filled with light and radiance, this inspirational and easy-to-follow guide will show you how.

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner is an inspiring and informative guide for anyone who has ever wanted to pick up a pencil and create art. Authored by Carole Massey, a renowned artist and teacher, this book was published in 2018 by Search Press Ltd. It serves as an excellent introduction to the world of drawing, providing step-by-step instructions and tips to help absolute beginners find their feet. The book falls under the genre of 'Art Instruction', making it a perfect pick for budding artists or anyone interested in honing their drawing skills. The author's expertise is evident in the easy-to-understand language and clear illustrations. Published by Search Press Ltd, known for their wide range of art books, this book is a testament to their commitment to quality and education. So, whether you are an aspiring artist or someone looking to explore a new hobby, Drawing for the Absolute Beginner is your perfect companion on this artistic journey.

A definitive artist's guide to drawing detailed and accurate plants, flowers and other vegetation in pencil.

28 easy-to-follow simple shapes and step-by-step illustrations to get you drawing these wonderful manga chibi characters.

A complete and fully illustrated guide to the folded-paper arts.

Perspective is an essential skill for anyone who wants to draw or paint in any genre and in any medium. Matthew Brehm teaches you how to understand and apply this intuitive skill in this wonderful reference book, packed full of exercises and a unique "image quiz" to practice putting your observational skills to the test.

Over one hundred step-by-step photographs show how to create exquisite, delicately embroidered silk ribbon flowers, using a surprisingly small number of stitches.

Jean Haines' distinctive, expressive style is influenced by the places she's lived in and the people she's met during her life, and in this beautiful, inspiring book she takes you on an exciting journey through her world of watercolour painting.

Join Michael Powell in his quirky world of cross stitch in this book.

Novelty knitter and crocheters will love this collection of mini Christmas projects to crochet ready for the festive season.

Dave White introduces the simple but effective techniques that he uses to paint stunning, dramatic seascapes with beautiful and realistic skies.

Learn how to paint 40 exquisite flower portraits in watercolour following Billy Showell's step-by-step instructions.

An essential guide for crochet workers of all abilities.

A clearly illustrated step-by-step guide to all the stitches and techniques needed to create beautiful bobbin lace.

Tips and techniques to get that perfect crochet finish - from reading a pattern to weaving in ends, and everything in between.

Master one granny square: create 15 different fashion looks.

Featuring clear instructions, detailed stitch diagrams, and stunning photography, 'A Year of Granny Squares' ensures that you have all the tools you need to embark on your crochet adventure with confidence. Expand your skills, learn new techniques, and watch your crochet expertise grow throughout the year.

"Draw faces in 10 simple steps- learn to draw and colour a wide range of faces with ease. 10 Step Drawing: Faces offers an easy jumping-off point for any doodler to get into simple portraiture. Featuring illustrated tutorials for drawing 50 faces diverse in age, skin-tone and gender, with lots of different facial features and expressions, every image is fun and easy to replicate in ten simple steps. All you need is pen and paper! Apply techniques from the tutorials and become confident in drawing family members and friends too! Handy prompts at every stage help the reader without giving them dry, prescriptive instructions. 10 Step Drawing: Faces is sure to encourage even the most nervous amateur artist to dust off their pen and doodle."--Publisher's description.

Must-have guide to essential crochet stitches, techniques, projects and tips for total beginners, or those wanting a recap.

The modern oil artist's dream: a punchy combination of innovation and enthusiasm, infused with authority and tradition. This is an in-depth look at an artist in love with his surroundings and with the people that inhabit them. Learn how to use oils and more from the President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.

"Join Niina Laitinen on a journey around the world through gorgeous new knitting patterns. This book contains 20 sock patterns inspired by places and cities around the world, drawing on ancient stories, memorable sights and fond memories of the author's own travels. The 'Shanghai' socks are inspired by the gold dragon scales and flowing lace of China; delicate pale-pink cherry blossom motifs bedeck the 'Hanami' (flower viewing) socks that brings to mind springtime in Japan; while the flowing leaves of the tropical rainforests and the exotic creatures prescribe the vivid colourways of the 'Madagascar'-inspired pair. Laitinen has designed the patterns to be easy to knit in her trademark familiar style using double-pointed needles, or cable needles for the cabled details, and a creative use of colour. The instructions are clear, there are intricate, detailed pattern charts for each pair of socks, and the photos are rich, atmospheric and wonderfully evocative. Some instructions are written for multiple sizes, and others can be adapted using the instructions. Wherever you are, you can be sure to have the world at your feet!"--Publisher's description.

Inspirational and authoritative, The Printmaking Bible is a complete guide to this traditional art practice that constantly evolves through the creative input of each new generation of artists.

Get inspiration from Emily Botelho - the genius behind @salt_stitches - and learn to create highly detailed abstract works of embroidered art. From mini hoops to larger fabric canvas work, ideas to capture your natural surroundings abound in this stunning book. Drawing on her love of nature, Emily Botelho creates highly textured and incredibly detailed embroidery pieces. Her work is organic, intuitive and celebrates patterns found in the natural world. She uses 3 environments - coastal, mountain and urban - to illustrate her creative process, describing how to find inspiration and where to look for interesting textures, color palettes and items to use as embellishments. Emily is a firm believer that you don't need to go far to be inspired and she encourages you to engage in close observation of the natural world on your doorstep, whether you have stitched before or not. Due to the abstract nature of the craft, there are no patterns to follow or step-by-step instructions. You decide when a piece is finished, which gives you complete freedom to explore the textures that you're working with. Every single piece will be unique, and that's the beauty of it!

Create over 50 stunning horses and ponies in 10 simple steps! If you love horses and ponies  but don''t know where to start, this is the book for you!Get past that blank page by turning simple shapes into the perfect equine companion in just 10 easy steps. Create over 50 different breeds in a variety of poses, from a rearing Hanoverian to a grazing Fell pony by following the instructions inside. It even includes handy color palettes for getting the right shades in your drawing.Packed with handy hints and prompts, learning to draw has never been so simple!

Paint a year in the natural world in stunning, vibrant watercolor. Take a walk through each seasons with Waltraud Nawratil in this vibrant and inspiring guide to painting nature in watercolor. Discover new and traditional watercolor techniques: textural effects, backgrounds, exciting color combinations and much more to create 30 stunning watercolor paintings that bring the natural world to life. Paint your way through a landscape of flora and wildlife, from Spring flowers to poinsettias that mark the coming of Christmas and the closing of the year; each painting is worked in watercolor in the author's loose, delicate style. An ideal introduction to watercolor painting and an unmissable guide to developing technical skills - with plentiful inspiration for seeking out your own inspiration in the natural world.

Join Gai Button as she shares her secrets to needle felting adorable miniature dogs. Using different wools, silks and fibres, and with just three needles, you can make all manner of realistic-looking dog breeds, including labradors, pugs and poodles. There are six dog projects in the book, and the techniques for making them are explained clearly with illustrated step-by-step instructions, along with handy tips. Each dog also has to-scale templates included, so you can start needle felting your favourite pooch right away. Needle felted dogs are easier to make than they look, making them suitable for beginners and confident felters alike!

This authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers a comprehensive and inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today's artisan.

A comprehensive guide to more than 30 circular weaving techniques perfect for crafting unique and modern home decor.

Learn the historical art of fine whitework in this informative, instructional guide from the Royal School of Needlework and master skills of Jenny Adin-Christie.This exquisite guide provides a historical background to fine whitework, and an exploration of the key stitch techniques involved in this intricate style of hand embroidery. Discover how to master five key areas of whitework technique: sculptured, translucent, filigree, fretted and voided; then apply these to two detailed and stunning pieces – a delicate button with scabiosa motif, and an elaborate embroidery honoring the 150th anniversary of the RSN. Clear step-by-step instructions and stitch diagrams aid the reader in their own whitework embroideries, and there is plenty of inspiration by way of Jenny Adin-Christie’s own elegant works, and those of other RSN students and tutors.