Fine Arts & Hobby Books

Create characterful, eye-catching portraits using this inspiring, in-depth guide from world-renowned master artist Giovanni Civardi. Explore the anatomy that underpins human morphology, discover practical techniques for capturing form, movement, light and character, and study drawings from Civardi's own inspiring sketchbooks. This book is essential for anyone wishing to learn or improve on their drawing skills. Starting with the necessary tools and materials, move on to a fundamental exploration of human anatomy and delve into practical considerations such as the technical intricacies of light and shade. With skills and knowledge built up over a career of medical study and artistic exploration, Civardi gives expert guidance on drawing stunning, characterful portraits, from newborns and infants to the elderly, focusing on the facial features individually, as well as the body as a whole. In this comprehensive guide you will learn how to: draw facial features for a range of ages and genders compose a successful portrait work with light and shade work in different mediums understand the anatomy and morphology of both adults and children; draw portraits using grids capture character and expression Civardi’s technical advice and tips, alongside his own stunning drawings, accrued throughout an illustrious career, make this a crucial resource for any artist. This comprehensive guide brings together 6 books from Search Press’s successful series: The Art of Drawing: Drawing Portraits (2002), The Art of Drawing: Sketching People (2011), The Art of Drawing: Heads and Faces (2012), The Art of Drawing: Portraits of Babies and Children (2017) Drawing Using Grids: Portraits with Character (2018), Drawing Using Grids: Portraits of Babies and Children (2018), The constituent books have been translated from Italian.

The ultimate granny-square guide complete with 100 mix-and-match granny squares with charted and written instructions, a step-by-step beginner's guide to stitches, chart reading and more, PLUS 8 stunning granny-square projects! From Claire Montgomerie, the best-selling author of the global phenomenon, The Granny Square Card Deck™ series (with 400,000 copies sold!). Inside this gorgeously giftable, beginner-friendly guide you'll find: 100 colorful grannies, carefully designed to be mixed and matched in any combination! Every granny-square design with both written and charted instructions, and a full-size, full-color photograph, so you can follow the patterns with ease in whichever way you prefer. A complete guide to getting started, with information on yarn and hooks, a step-by-step illustrated stitch guide, advice on joining your squares, a complete guide to reading charted patterns and guidance on choosing and using color. 8 gorgeous projects to put your granny squares into practise, with multiple color options to inspire your creativity. If you love The Granny Square Card Deck™ series, you will love this book, which contains a comprehensive toolkit of the crochet stitches and techniques needed, a step-by-step guide to reading charted patterns, 100 side-by-side written and charted patterns, plus 8 stunning projects! This comprehensive book is a must-have guide for any granny-square lover, whether you're picking up a hook for the first time, or looking for designs to inspire you!

From the global coloring phenomenon, a marvelous collection of brand-new illustrations that portrays a natural world beyond our wildest dreams Welcome to the imaginary ecosystem of Dream Menagerie, where nature’s ingenuity meets the spectacular world of artist extraordinaire Kerby Rosanes. This coloring book features stunning illustrations of fantastical animal hybrids, each inspired by real-life natural wonders. From the butterfly tree frog camouflaged by lush rainforest canopies to the eagle-cheetah soaring the skies at lightning speed, each design is a unique showcase of nature’s, and Kerby’s, dazzling creativity. Featuring an informative reference guide at the back of the book, this daydream of a collection also offers colorists fascinating facts about the real-world animal traits and habitats that inspired the artist to create these awe-inspiring and unforgettable creatures.

From the bestselling “Queen of Coloring,” an exquisite collection of imagined and real creatures and their habitats to bring to life with color Creatures great and small, both real and imagined, live within the pages of this book. From flying fish to enchanted dragons, delicate dragonflies to slumbering sea cows, inky wild things and their habitats are waiting to be brought to life in your colors.

24 days of Coco Wyo coloring fun awaits! This cozy advent calendar is filled with mini coloring books, including an exclusive brand-new mini Christmas coloring book—the perfect gift for coloring fans of all ages! Color a book a day with this delightful advent calendar from the beloved Coco Wyo! This beautifully packaged countdown calendar will fill every single day with joy and relaxation. Each window has a mini-coloring book with adorable illustrations for a season full of warm and cozy coloring fun, making this a perfect gift for Coco Wyo fans of all ages! This advent calendar has adorable and calming images for all ages of coloring lovers! This countdown includes: • 24 mini coloring books • Bold designs that are easy to color • Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

Bundle up for a spooky and sweet coloring party! Revel in snowy fun with a spoopy twist! Squeetopia: Spoopy Cheer is a whimsical wonderland where cozy festivities meet creepy cuteness. From cheerful zombie elves decorating wintry cottages and mummies sharing warm drinks to ghosts building frosty friends and monsters exchanging tasty goodies, every hand-illustrated page makes the season extra bright. • Delight in page after page of eerily adorable merriment • Light up each joyful scene with crayons, colored pencils, glitter, or gel pens • Easily tear out and share your finished creations thanks to perforated pages Brimming with lovable beasts, peculiar treats, and heartwarming celebrations, Squeetopia: Spoopy Cheer is the perfect smash-up of peppermint wishes and pumpkin spice dreams.

52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn is an inspiring collection that contains 52 scrap yarn knitting patterns ranging from small to large projects, from accessories and home decor to sweaters and cardigans. Some designs in the book are made entirely from scraps, while others incorporate them as an eye-catching design element. In addition to knitting, there are also a few crochet pieces. Working with scrap yarn is fun, rewarding, and eco-friendly: it saves money, reduces waste, and frees up space in your yarn stash! Each project is unique, adding a playful and personal touch to the making process. 52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn is the latest addition to Laine Publishing’s beloved 52 Weeks series. The patterns come from 47 talented designers from around the world, with skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced. So dive into your stash and turn those hopeful skeins, stray balls, and even the tiniest leftovers into something beautiful.

A coloring book for adults featuring iconic prints by Japan's most famous artist. This beautifully designed adult coloring book presents 23 iconic ukiyo-e prints by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), one of Japan's most influential artists. Each artwork is reproduced in full color and perforated for easy removal and display, making it simple to enjoy the art both during and after coloring. The collection includes "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," Hokusai's most famous and widely recognized masterpiece, along with other celebrated images from his extraordinary body of work. Each full-color print is paired with:A matching tear-out coloring page, printed on high-quality paperInsightful notes exploring the history and meaning of the artwork Coloring these pages offers a calming, mindful way to engage with classic Japanese art while creating something uniquely your own.