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You Will Be Able to Draw Animals by the End of this Book
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You Will Be Able to Draw Animals by the End of this Book

Jake Spicer
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Creating convincing animal sketches can be daunting, and leave you wondering, where do I start? This book will not only teach you the fundamental steps required for you to be able to sketch animals, but also allows you the space to practise on the page, with pages laying flat to allow you to draw comfortably. Start with the essentials, such as basic mark-making and tone, and move on to the key elements of anatomy, texture and expression that will take your drawings from good to great.

Author: Jake Spicer
Publisher: Octopus Books
Number of pages: 160
ISBN: 9781781578674
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You will be able to collage
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You will be able to collage

Stephanie Hartman
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In this book, the author takes you through all the basics you’ll need to create your own works of collage. Learn how to find and choose materials, what tools you’ll need in your basic kit and how to get started on your artistic journey. Simple warm-up exercises give you the confidence to overcome the fear of the blank page, and more complex step-by- step exercises will motivate you to push your practice to the next level. Never be stuck for inspiration again, and discover a unique, tactile and transformative artform that anyone can learn!

Author: Stephanie Hartman
Publisher: Octopus
Number of pages: 160
ISBN: 9781781578667
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Complete beg.guide to drawing manga
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Complete beg.guide to drawing manga

Sonia Leong
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Award-winning manga artist Sonia Leong, with the help of other acclaimed manga creators and educators, gives you all the tips, tricks and tools you will need to get your ideas onto the page! Discover how to get started, build your confidence, and boost your skills, beginning from first principles. Learn how to draw faces, bodies, hands, feet, and create unique characters with their own styles. Get the most out of your drawing materials, from traditional pens and pencils to digital software, and discover how best to use them to work up your own manga stories and comics. Plus, you'll even get advice on pacing, layout, composition and lettering.

Author: Sonia Leong
Publisher: Octopus
Number of pages: 176
ISBN: 9781781578810
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Wildflowers watercolour art pad
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Wildflowers watercolour art pad

Rachel Pedder-Smith
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Create beautiful wildflower paintings using template outlines from the artist, printed on art-quality watercolour paper. Each outline includes a finished painting to copy and a recommended colour palette, as used by the artist. The book includes step-by-step tutorials on essential techniques and tips on painting different kinds of plants and flowers, from fleshy bluebells to delicate blossom. An ideal gift for watercolour fans at all stages, whether they're looking to take up botanical art for the first time or refresh their skills.

Author: Rachel Pedder-Smith
Publisher: Octopus
Number of pages: 56
ISBN: 9781784728878
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The Knitter's Handbook: Everything you need to know: yarns, needles, stitches, techniques
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The Knitter's Handbook: Everything you need to know: yarns, needles, stitches, techniques

Eleanor Van Zandt
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The ultimate guide to knitting - for crafters of all levels With over 90 interesting stitches and patterns explained, this essential knitting guide is guaranteed to inspire your next project. Whether you're completely new to knitting or an experienced knitter looking for a challenge, this book is full of easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and over 250 illustrations and images to help you progress your skills to the next level. The Knitter's Handbook will help you: - Master basic techniques such as the knit stitch, the purl stitch and the cast/bind-off method - Perfect simple textures including the basket weave stitch, the moss/seed stitch and the diamond seed stitch - Try out more intricate patterns such as bobbles, zig-zags and medallions - Play around with exciting colourwork designs - Finish off your projects with eye-catching embellishments and edging styles - Experiment with different yarns like merino and cashmere - Identify the best budget-friendly equipment
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You Will be able to draw faces by the end of this book
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You Will be able to draw faces by the end of this book

Jake Spicer
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Never been good at drawing faces? You will be, by the end of this book! With simple lessons that are easy to follow, artist Jake Spicer teaches you all the techniques and tricks you need to know to master portraiture, from basic facial features to more elaborate details like light and shade, hair and wrinkles, likeness and expression. There is even space to practice each lesson directly in the book. The book lays flat to allow you to draw comfortably and closes with an elastic band to keep your sketches safe. 160 pages. Dimensions: 19 x 1.6 x 24.8 cm (7.5 x 0.6 x 9.8 inches). Language: English.
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You Will Be Able to Paint with Watercolour by the End of This Book
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You Will Be Able to Paint with Watercolour by the End of This Book

Harriet De Winton
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Everything a complete beginner needs to know to get started in watercolor, from bestselling author and artist Harriet de Winton. The perennial favorite material for beginner artists, watercolor can be a surprisingly tricky medium to get to grips with. In this essential guide, bestselling author and artist Harriet de Winton walks readers through all the essential materials, tools and techniques to get started with creating art in watercolor. Readers will then feel empowered to approach 15+ step-by-step projects ranging from very simple to more complex works, and dealing with landscapes, flowers & botanicals, still lifes and abstracts. Pick up a new creative skill with confidence with this comprehensive, accessible guide. Topics covered include: - Washes and gradients - Highlights and lowlights - Underpainting - Lifting and blotting - Shadow and light sources - Perspective - Depth and distance - Finding your style
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The Super-Cute Cozy Home Coloring Book: Simple, Relaxing Coloring for Stress-Relief
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The Super-Cute Cozy Home Coloring Book: Simple, Relaxing Coloring for Stress-Relief

Fifi Snugglepuff
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Snuggle up with this cute, home-themed coloring book, filled with adorable, relaxing scenes to warm your heart and bring you comfort Whether you're a cozy home lover, an art lover, or are looking for a calming activity to help you unwind, this charming little book is the ideal companion for a relaxed evening in. The delightful pages inside will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy all over, as you use pens, pencils, crayons, markers or any medium you'd like to bring each image to life with color. Nestled within the covers of this book, you will find: - A range of cute and adorable home scenes - Cute, cozy sofas, fireplaces, bookshelves, bedrooms and more that will melt your heart with joy - Clean outlines and simple designs to help you relax and de-stress Filled with sweet and heart-warming illustrations, The Super-Cute Cozy Home Coloring Book will soothe your soul, calm your mind and put a smile on your face. Simply curl up somewhere comfortable - and get coloring!
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The Little Frog Coloring Book: A Relaxing, Mindful Journey of Colour and Creativity
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The Little Frog Coloring Book: A Relaxing, Mindful Journey of Colour and Creativity

Maybell Eequay
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From the bestselling author of The Little Frog's Guide to Self-Care. Unlock your creativity with this uplifting coloring book featuring the Little Frog Whether you turn to the Little Frog for comforting words, a dose of inspiration or a reminder of the everyday magic all around us, this soothing coloring book is the perfect way to enjoy the wisdom from your favorite amphibian while embracing your creative side! Created by the Minnesota-based artist Maybell Eequay, this coloring book is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find: - A collection of your favorite Little Frog scenes ready for you to bring to life with color - Gentle pearls of wisdom and inspiration for hard days - Encouraging affirmations to remind you of your inner strength and goodness Brimming with gentle humour and loving kindness, this beautiful coloring book is here to fill your heart with love, color and joy. So, pick up your pencils and begin your creative journey into the wonderful world of the Little Frog!
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The Collage Ideas Book
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The Collage Ideas Book

Alannah Moore
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Collage allows your creativity to run riot. It lets you juxtapose disparate elements, styles and media against each other and create something entirely novel, bizarre, arresting, beautiful, ironic or unsettling. Old and new can be fused together; digital and handproduced can be combined. What you can create with collage knows no bounds. Expertly curated with an eye to the fresh, the exciting collection of new collage ideas will inspire collage artists at every level, from those dipping a toe in the art form to experts.
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A Year of Watercolour: A seasonal guide to botanical watercolour painting
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A Year of Watercolour: A seasonal guide to botanical watercolour painting

Harriet De Winton
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Discover more than 30 new step-by-step watercolor projects from best-selling author and artist Harriet de Winton, centered around observations of nature through spring, summer, autumn and winter. Create beautiful botanical artworks, engage with the natural world around you, and take pleasure in the changing seasons with A Year of Watercolour. Award-winning and bestselling artist and tutor Harriet de Winton takes you through more than 30 step-by-step botanical paintings that span the seasons. Learn to paint cherry blossoms and lambs in the spring, honeybees and wildflowers for summer, oak leaves and harvest mice in autumn, and pine trees and snowdrops in winter. Plus, enjoy charming bonus features like a recipe for wild garlic pesto in springtime, or guidance on how to paint a festive wreath with winter berries and foliage. Harriet covers basic watercolor techniques including mixing colors, making this book perfect for watercolor beginners. The perfect primer for creating seasonal cards, personalized stationery and stunning artworks to decorate your home or give to friends and family.
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Clay: Easy air-dry clay projects to make at home
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Clay: Easy air-dry clay projects to make at home

Sarah Reeves
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With 20 stunning projects, find inspiration and creative air-dry clay crafting ideas to make for yourself, your home, or family and friends. Create beautiful clay pieces for your home using minimal materials. Have you always wanted to try your hand at pottery? With air-dry clay, you can learn how to create gorgeous items without the need for a kiln or expensive equipment. All you need is clay, a few tools and your imagination. Author and artist Sarah Reeves will guide you through everything you need to know to learn this fun and therapeutic craft. Discover 20 step-by-step projects suitable for all levels, along with an introduction to the core techniques and materials, and tips and tricks to finesse your projects. Projects include: - Photo holder - Textured coasters - Hanging plant pot - Incense holder - Bud vase - Fluted trinket bowl - Bookends - Moon phases bunting And many more...
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