SP : Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Stuff

Young artists learn to bring their favorite creatures to life with this step-by-step illustrated instructions guide. Learn how to draw realistic zoo animals, including: Panda bear, Giraffe and Elephant amongst others.

Book dimensions: 21.6 x 0.3 x 27.9 cm.

Number of pages: 32

The Landscape Painter's Workbook is the definitive hands-on guide to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting. Written by celebrated landscape artist, instructor, and author Mitchell Albala, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads you step by step through his approach to the genre, from establishing a composition using basic shapes to applying time-tested colour strategies, with all-new lessons, practical exercises, and special topics. With examples of work by 45 contemporary landscape painters—more than 80 paintings in all—​in oil, acrylic, pastel, and watercolour, the lessons are suitable for all mediums. Each painting is thoroughly analysed in terms of shape, composition, or colour, with supporting diagrams, thumbnails, and photographs.

Author: Mitchell Albala

Paperback

Size: 215.9x279.4 mm

Pages: 176

Sketch 50 amazing animals, step by step, in just 10 minutes each! Draw all creatures ‘great and small’, including woodland, farmyard, aquatic, domestic and wild animals using this stunningly simple, easy-to-follow book. Guaranteed to boost your drawing confidence and skill, award-winning artist Jonathan Newey uses simple shapes, built up step by step, so that you can quickly and easily sketch 50 different animals from all over the world, including: Brilliant big cats such as lions, tigers and cheetahs; Feathered friends such as birds of prey, flamboyant flamingos and wise owls; Playful pets such as adorable rabbits, loyal dogs and mischievous kittens. Every project contains between 6 and 10 illustrated steps, simple instructions and an inspirational ‘colour me’ tip box containing colour swatches and advice, in case you’d like to transform your finished drawing with colour in Jonathan’s case, coloured pencils have been used, but you could use whichever medium you like. This book is perfect for beginner artists who’ve never drawn before and who want an easy guide to drawing their favourite animals; it’s also a perfect prompt for more experienced illustrators searching for sketching ideas and keen to observe and recreate the character, poise and energy of a range of species. 10 minutes at a time is all you need!

Sketch 50 beautiful botanical projects, step by step, in just 10 minutes each!

Create your own blowsy roses, delicate orchids, geometric succulents and glistening strawberries using these stunningly simple, easy-to-follow techniques.

Guaranteed to boost your drawing confidence and skill, popular botanical artist Emma Tildesley uses simple shapes, built up step by step, so that you can quickly and easily sketch a gorgeous botanical collection

Master colour mixing and build confidence in your watercolour skills with 3 Colour Watercolour by award-winning artist Katie Putt. Designed for beginners and hobby artists alike, this charming guide features 30 step-by-step projects using just three paint colours at a time.

Organised into 10 inspiring chapters—each based on a unique 3-colour palette, from vibrant jewel tones to soothing Scandinavian-inspired hues—you’ll explore how to mix a wide spectrum of colours from just a few pure paints. With each chapter offering three delightful mini projects, including animals, flowers, plants, and sweet treats, you'll learn how to create beautiful artwork while gaining a deeper understanding of colour relationships, layering, and tonal values.

Helpful colour charts, easy-to-follow instructions, and tips throughout make this a fun and accessible resource for anyone looking to explore limited palette painting or refine their understanding of watercolour.

Learn to draw a cuddly collection of 30 characterful cats! In no more than 6 simple stages, Polly Pinder shows you how to draw and colour 30 cats and kittens. Make up your own menagerie of feline friends from a slinky Siamese to a puffed-up Persian; a tabby on the prowl to a tortoiseshell with a shiny bell. Each cute kitty is developed in no more than 6 easy stages, from a rough sketch of the basic shapes to a full-colour pet paw-trait in watercolour or coloured pencil whatever medium you choose. Within the book's easy-to-follow landscape format the cats leap to life across the pages, making them purr-fect for budding artists of all pedigrees: from kids looking for afterschool art projects to adults wanting to create lifelike pet portraits. The book contains material previously published in How to Draw Cats (2008), PLUS 5 pretty kitties drawn specially for this new volume!

Learn to draw a playful pack of 30 perfect pooches! In no more than 6 simple stages, Susie Hodge shows you how to draw and colour 30 dogs and puppies. Create your own kennel of canine companions from an endearing chocolate Labrador puppy to a rascal of a Jack Russell terrier; a pocket-size chihuahua to a mammoth Great Dane! Each adorable dog is developed in no more than 6 easy stages, from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, coloured paw-trait in watercolour or coloured pencil whatever medium you choose. Within the book's easy-to-follow landscape format the dogs leap to life across the pages, making them ideal for budding artists of all pedigrees: from kids looking for afterschool art projects to adults wanting to create lifelike pet portraits. The book contains material previously published in How to Draw Dogs (2010), PLUS 5 dashing dogs drawn specially for this new volume!

Welcome to Draw It Happy! by artist and author Terry Runyan, a supersized collection of step-by-step lessons taken from her two popular Draw 62 titles, Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Happy and Draw 62 Characters and Make Them Happy.

Presented in a compact, easy-to-carry format, an amazing 100+ lessons teach you how to achieve mirth and merriment in all your drawings. Simple steps help you develop basic drawing skills as you learn to create and connect the geometric shapes that comprise each figure, add identifying features such as ears, arms, or feet, then fill in the facial attributes that bring each character to life.

Beginner-friendly presentation. Each lesson is presented on one page, some with fun variations showing different poses, outfits, accessories, and expressions. Funny animals include an anteater, a dolphin, a guinea pig, and a lion. Fantastic characters include a bookworm, a couch potato, a night owl, and a sweet tooth.

Draw It Happy! is a rich resourcefor beginner artists, cartoonists, and doodlers who want to have fun as they build their drawing skills and develop their own characters.

The titles in the Draw It! series from Quarry Books offer readers a huge variety of easy drawing lessons for fun, cute, and comical characters, all in a great little package.

Learn the basics of watercolor in a fun, accessible way with step-by-step tutorials and an included watercolor pad with drawings you can paint over. Watercolor This Book: Learn to Watercolor features 20 gorgeous paintings paired with step-by-step instructions for replicating them at home. Paint directly on the watercolor pad with supplied outlines to create beautiful artwork of your own—, no sketching required! The beginner-friendly projects teach you all the painting skills you need as you create frame-worthy art. From social media star Lacey Walker (@rebelunicorncrafts) comes this delightful, relaxing painting experience. In Watercolor This Book: Learn to Watercolor, find: Tutorials detailing each step so that you can paint the projects in the book Subjects to suit all tastes, from backyard birds to a whimsical whale, mountains to the moon Complete tools and materials section so you can ensure you have everything to paint the projects Outlines that can be painted over within the watercolor pad; there's no need to sketch or trace Watercolor painting techniques, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, blooms, and more Video tutorials linked via QR codes included within the book If you are new to watercolor painting or looking for a fun, relaxing painting experience, Watercolor This Book: Learn to Watercolor provides your perfect companion by combining an innovative format with painting instruction and a watercolor paper pad with templates. Whether you are new to watercolor or not, the Watercolor This Book series provides a fun watercolor painting experience with no sketching required. With information on all the basic skills you need to start watercoloring, step-by-step tutorials, and an included watercolor pad with templates, you have everything you need to create frame-worthy art!

Bring your favourite cityscapes to life with Line Wash in the Urban Landscape, an inspiring guide by renowned artist Neil Whitehead. Discover how to capture the rhythm, character, and energy of urban spaces using expressive line work and vibrant watercolour washes.

Ideal for beginners and experienced sketchers alike, this book teaches you how to sketch on location with confidence and creativity. Learn how to simplify complex scenes, embrace a loose, flowing style, and add dynamic colour to your artwork.