ART BOOKS

The Kew Book of Botanical Illustration A chapter on travel drawings gives a flavour of the author's passion and worldwide experience. There is a helpful section on suitable subjects for beginners and a glossary of terms. The text is highly illustrated throughout with beautiful paintings. Author: Christabel King

Anna Mason's exceptional floral artwork has won awards from the Royal Horticultural Society, International Artist magazine and seen her elected to the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists. In this book, she shares her innovative watercolour technique so that you can paint flowers in her clean, crisp style. The book covers every aspect of painting modern botanical-style portraits of flowers, from tips on gathering your reference to Anna's six stage watercolour process. There are instructions on setting up your studio and how to produce the detailed drawings. Each of the six step-by-step projects is accompanied by an outline drawing, tonal notes and useful colour swatches so that you can compare the tone and hue of your mixes to Anna's own. This all builds into a fantastic guide that will inspire and challenge the experienced watercolour artist, while drawing in and reassuring the complete beginner.

The Organic Painter Learn to paint with tea coffee embroidery flame and more; Explore Unusual Materials and Playful Techniques to Expand your Creative Practice. Author: Carne Griffiths

Tropical Wonderland Colouring Book - Millie Marotta. Lose yourself in a riot of colouring and drawing as you bring the exotic creatures and plants in Millie Marotta?s tropical wonderland to life.

Format: Paperback

Number of pages: 96

Illustrations: 80

Author: Millie Marotta

Dimensions:150x150 mm

Ultimate Fluid Pouring &Painting Project Book Discover fluid pouring and painting with 10 projects. Format: Paperback Pages:144 Illustrations: 300 Color Photos Size: 8.5in x 11in (215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)

Watercolour is a wonderful medium, but it does sometimes seem to have a "mind of its own," refusing to do quite what is required. The keys to success are good planning, constant practice and a thorough understanding of your materials, so if you are new to painting, start by trying out some of the techniques and projects in this book as well as experimenting with different colour mixes and types of paper. Marylin Scott shares over 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrating how to paint a wide range of subjects, from landscapes to buildings, people, and still life. She also includes tips on presenting your finished work in a professional way, building a portfolio, and getting it seen.

64 pages, how to cut mats for single, double, offset, oval, circle, gothic and other types of framing.

Step by step guide to Face Painting.Contains easy and more difficult designs for face painters of all abilities.

"Compendium of Watercolour Techniques" by Robin Berry is a comprehensive guidebook for artists of all levels who wish to improve their skills in watercolor painting. The book covers a range of techniques, from basic washes and wet-in-wet painting to more advanced techniques such as lifting, masking, and granulation. Each technique is accompanied by step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples to help the reader understand how to apply it effectively in their own artwork.

The book also includes helpful tips and tricks for working with watercolors, such as choosing the right paper and paint, mixing colors, and creating textures. With its clear and concise instruction, "Compendium of Watercolour Techniques" is an excellent resource for artists looking to enhance their watercolor painting skills.

Featuring a wide variety of mixed media techniques, including drawing and painting, stamping, stitching, ephemera, encaustics, collaging, journaling, and more, The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art is the perfect resource for artists exploring the many ways they can expand their artistic horizons with mixed media art.

Mixed media is all about experimenting with the materials available to you and honing your artistic skills. With this book, you will learn to effectively use paints, papers, fibers, stamps and stencils, found and repurposed materials, and many other materials. The techniques in this book are presented with simple step-by-step examples of how to wield basic art tools and materials to effect both traditional and cutting-edge mixed media concepts. Artists will not only learn a variety of new concepts and techniques, but also discover how to apply them within their own mixed media projects. With so many techniques to choose from, The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art will inspire artists of all skill levels to explore the many ways they can get started with the ever-evolving, ever-popular mixed media art form.

So get ready to get creative! With step-by-step art projects to apply newly learned techniques, bonus creative exercises to get your artistic juices flowing, and more than 500 photos to inspire you, The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art can truly help you develop your artistic style and talent.

"The Art of Spray Paint: Inspirations and Techniques from Masters of Aerosol" by Lori Zimmer is a captivating book that explores the history, techniques, and inspirations of aerosol art. The book features the work of over 20 artists who have mastered the art of spray paint, including Banksy, Shepard Fairey, and Futura 2000.

Through stunning visuals and interviews with the artists themselves, Zimmer offers readers an inside look at the creative process behind these incredible works of art. The book covers a range of techniques, from stencil and freehand spraying to mixed media and large-scale murals. It also delves into the cultural and political significance of aerosol art, examining how it has evolved and thrived in urban environments around the world. With its stunning images and insightful commentary, "The Art of Spray Paint" is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and techniques of this dynamic and vibrant art form.

"Bird Art: Using Graphite and Coloured Pencils" by Alan Woollett is a stunning book that offers a comprehensive guide to drawing birds using graphite and colored pencils. Woollett, a renowned artist and illustrator, shares his extensive knowledge and expertise in this beautifully illustrated book, which is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists.

The book covers a range of topics, from selecting the right materials and techniques to creating realistic textures and capturing the unique characteristics of different bird species. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations that guide the reader through the drawing process. Woollett also offers helpful tips and advice on composition, lighting, and color, as well as insights into his own creative process. With its gorgeous artwork and informative instruction, "Bird Art" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in drawing and illustrating birds.

"200 Fun Things to Crochet: Decorative Flowers, Leaves, Bugs, Butterflies, and More!" is a vibrant and inspiring book that offers a wide variety of fun and whimsical crochet projects. Written by a team of experienced crochet designers and artists, the book features over 200 patterns for decorative flowers, leaves, bugs, butterflies, and other colorful and imaginative designs.

Each project is accompanied by clear and easy-to-follow instructions, as well as detailed photographs and illustrations that guide the reader through the process of creating each item. The book also includes helpful tips and tricks for working with different yarns and crochet techniques, making it an excellent resource for both novice and experienced crocheters. With its creative and playful designs, "200 Fun Things to Crochet" is a delightful source of inspiration for anyone looking to add a touch of color and whimsy to their crochet projects.

The Daler Rowney Colour Wheel is a useful accessory which enables you to visualise how colours will blend with and relate to each other by presenting various tones and shades in a circle. Simply select a colour on the outside wheel and then align it with a colour on the inside wheel and the resulting blend appears in the window.

Teaches color relationships by organizing colors in a circle so you can visualize how they relate to each other in a compact, convenient size!. Diameter 5-1/8" (13.0 cm)

Learn how to draw anything and everything people, animals, food and everyday objects in an adorable manner.

Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Stuff teaches you how to draw anything and everything people, animals, food and everyday objects in an adorable manner. You don't need any specialist tools or materials to start drawing cute stuff: all you need is a biro or marker pen, then you're ready to go!

With artist and illustrator Angela Nguyen, start by learning the techniques of kawaii through quick and easy exercises on the basic shapes, effects and style. You can then dive right into making your kawaii characters, as the step-by-step, how-to sequences inside make drawing cute stuff really simple.

A perfect book for beginners - add cute-appeal to any drawing in no time at all!

Learn to draw 28 different charming farm animals from scratch in a few easy steps

Learn how to draw all kinds of farm animals using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes, Susie Hodge shows you how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of animals and birds including sheep, ponies, pigs and piglets, turkeys, hens, cows and ducks. 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.

Learn how to draw all kinds of woodland animals using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes, Susie Hodge shows you how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of animals and birds including rabbits, badgers, woodpeckers, wolves, squirrels and chipmunks.

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.

How to Draw Animal Friends provides all the information kids need to begin creating inspired drawings of all their favorite family pets. Aspiring artists begin each drawing with basic shapes, then follow the instructions, step by step, to finish with a realistic rendering of an animal.