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Crochet Stitch Dictionary
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Crochet Stitch Dictionary

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101 façons de dessiner : guide pratique sur les outils et les techniques de dessin

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Un répertoire visuel complet du matériel et des techniques de dessin . Des crayons de cire aux bâtonnets graphites, du stylo à bille au stylo à pointe en fibre, des bâtonnets de fusain aux crayons aquarellables, ce guide recense tout ce que vous devez savoir pour améliorer votre pratique du dessin, Utilisez-le comme un ouvrage pratique lorsque vous souhaitez savoir comment utiliser un outil particulier ou comme catalogue d'inspiration lorsque vous recherchez de nouvelles idées.
  • Utilisez les bâtonnets graphites arrondis semblables aux crayons pour tracer des lignes plus fines.
  • Faites des essais avec les bâtonnets et les crayons-fusains pour découvrir toute la gamme de traits possible. Essayez de vous servir de la pointe et du côté d'un crayon-fusain et de l'extrémité taillée ou émoussée d'un bâtonnet.
  • Estompez avec des crayons de couleur en superposant plusieurs teintes pour renforcer l'effet.
  • Les bâtonnets graphites tendres sont simples à utiliser pour ombrer et faciles à fondre au doigt, ou chiffon ou à l'estompe.
  • Les dernières ombres et les détails sont ajoutés sur les pastels.
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Pays d'Asie : 45 coloriages mystères
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Pays d'Asie : 45 coloriages mystères

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Un moment d'art-thérapie, de détente et d'apaisement à portée de couleur ! . Envie de découvrir la culture asiatique sous toutes ses formes ?. Un temple au Japon, un éléphant d'Inde, un délicieux pad thaï, un pêcheur sur le lac Inle.... 45 illustrations mystères à dévoiler petit à petit, à l'aide de vos crayons de couleur ou feutres à alcool !. Coloriez en respectant les palettes de couleurs pour révéler les images qui se cachent derrière les chiffres. Retrouvez les versions colorisées en fin d'ouvrage.
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Origami Paper 200 sheets Kimono Patterns 6" (15 cm)
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Origami Paper 200 sheets Kimono Patterns 6" (15 cm)

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Au paradis des oiseaux : cartes créatives à peindre ou à colorier : 20 illustrations

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Au paradis des oiseaux . 20 cartes à peindre ou à colorier . Volez dans le paradis des oiseaux, et développez votre imagination et votre créativité grâce à 20 illustrations à peindre ou à colorier !.
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Kawaï : 50 marque-pages à peindre ou à colorier

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Cinquante marque-pages détachables aux motifs kawaï à peindre ou à colorier. Chaque modèle est en double, un à garder pour soi et l'autre à offrir. Avec, au verso, un espace pour noter son ressenti sur ses lectures.
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50 marque-pages à peindre ou à colorier, pour soi ou pour offrir !. 25 tenues pour plonger dans le monde de la mode. .
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Esprit jungle : origamis et papiers créatifs : 500 pages de motifs et 12 modèles pas à pas

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Origamis et papiers créatifs . esprit jungle . 500 pages de motifs et 12 modèles pas à pas. Attention, ce livre va stimuler votre créativité ! .
  • une introduction visuelle pour maîtriser l'art du pliage
  • 12 modèles détaillés en pas à pas
  • 500 pages de motifs variés et harmonieux
  • des feuilles imprimées recto/verso, pour des origamis ravissants
  • des feuilles grand format pour une manipulation facile et des pliages impeccables
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Je crée avec l'argile autodurcissante : 26 projets expliqués pas à pas pour vous guider et vous inspirer

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26 créations à réaliser en argile naturelle autodurcissante . Dans ce livre, toutes les clés vous seront dévoilées pour réaliser de véritables œuvres graphiques, à partir de techniques simples à mettre en pratique !. Les modelages proposés ici se basent sur le travail à la plaque. Plus ou moins épaisse, courbée, découpée ou assemblée, l'argile ainsi façonnée offre un grand nombre de possibilités.. Grâce aux explications détaillées de ces techniques, la fabrication de modelages n'aura plus de secrets pour vous !. Familiarisez-vous avec l'argile, puis laissez parler votre créativité et votre intuition afin de créer des sculptures qui vous ressemblent.. Si tous les projets proposés dans ce livre sont façonnés à partir d'argile naturelle autodurcissante, ils sont également réalisables en argile à cuire moyennant quelques adaptations. .
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Compositions végétales : cartes créatives à peindre ou à colorier : 20 illustrations

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Compositions florales . 20 cartes à peindre ou à colorier . Apportez de la couleur à de fabuleuses compositions florales, et développez votre imagination et votre créativité grâce à 20 illustrations à peindre ou à colorier !.
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How to Draw Inky Wonderlands
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How to Draw Inky Wonderlands

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A welcoming drawing guide for creating beautiful worlds and wondrous wildlife from bestselling artist Johanna Basford Through her bestselling coloring books and distinctive illustrations, Johanna Basford’s beautiful forests, ocean depths, and hidden magical kingdoms have enchanted millions of people around the world. In this lovely and accessible guide, she shares the fun, simple, no-skills-needed secrets to creating your own wondrous realms through fanciful, expressive line drawing. With step-by-step exercises, inspiring prompts, and still plenty of pages to color, you’ll be free to let your creativity run wild. How to Draw Inky Wonderlands invites you to develop your personal drawing style and master creating marvelous creatures and landscapes using only the pen or pencil in your hand and the wildest reaches of your imagination.
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Cute-O-Rama: You Can Doodle Anything!
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Cute-O-Rama: You Can Doodle Anything!

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Doodle your way to a happy, huggable world of art! Brighten every day with a cute-o-rific drawing break and become a master at sketching irresistible kawaii-style creations with Cute-O-Rama: You Can Doodle Anything!, the can-do drawing book for everyone. Celebrate the power of cuteness as you learn to draw a whole bunch of squishy, snuggly, adorable things. From chonky unicorns with boopable noses to smiling sushi and grouchy cacti, there’s no end to the lovable things you can doodle in just a few minutes. - Discover more than 125 abso-cute-ly adorable things to draw, including fuzzy friends, household objects, natural wonders, yummy treats, and magical creatures. - Enjoy friendly step-by-step instructions and bask in the rainbow glow of encouraging affirmations! - Learn with helpful drawing advice and fun techniques from a pro illustrator.
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Ten - Step Drawing : Animals : 100 Birds Butterflies and Beasts to Draw in 10 Easy Steps
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Ten - Step Drawing : Animals : 100 Birds Butterflies and Beasts to Draw in 10 Easy Steps

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Featuring illustrated tutorials for drawing 75 different animals, Ten-Step Drawing: Animals breaks down each subject into 10 simple steps. All you need to get started is a pen or pencil and a piece of paper! With Ten-Step Drawing: Animals, you will learn to create an awe-inspiring array of different animals. Step by step, you will create creatures both wild (bald eagle, armadillo, meerkat, dung beetle) and domesticated (donkey, camel, duck, goat). The animals include those from the sea (whale, sea turtle, jellyfish, walrus) and the woodland (snail, fox, raccoon, river otter). Even learn to draw your favorite pets (cat, dog, rabbit, guinea pig). Handy prompts encourage artistic individuality and include helpful tips for drawing other subjects not featured in the book. Designed especially for aspiring illustrators, doodlers, and art hobbyists, the fun and approachable books in the Ten-Step Drawing series encourage new artists to get acquainted with the basic principles of drawing so they can learn to create art with confidence. Ten-Step Drawing: Animals is sure to encourage even the most reluctant artist to break out a sketchbook and doodle to their heart's content. So grab a pencil and start drawing! Also available in the Ten-Step Drawing series: Flowers, Nature, and People.
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Mandalas animaux

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Sur fond noir, des mandalas aux motifs animaliers à créer avec la technique de son choix : feutres, pastels ou crayons de couleur.
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Art with Markers
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Art with Markers

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A beautiful and accessible guide to making art with markers, from beloved artist Angela Pan.Versatile and approachable, marker pens are the must-have material for aspiring artists. Like watercolor, acrylic paint markers are beginner-friendly—you need just a bit of targeted instruction to achieve the styles you admire online. But where to begin? In Art with Markers, Angela Pan gives straightforward and thorough guidance on beginning your journey to becoming the artist you want to be. This handy art instruction book includes: 22 illustrated, step-by-step projects Color mixing, drawing, and blending techniques Troubleshooting tips for preparing, cleaning, and storing markers Work through these pages and you’ll have your own collection of stunning landscape images and all the tools you need to turn your imagination into original marker art. Whether you’re curious to try a new medium or are already a fan of marker brands like Posca and Molotow, this book will be the perfect companion on your creative journey.EASY-TO-FOLLOW GUIDE: Step-by-step instructions make it possible for artists of all levels to enjoy and learn. This is an essential resource for art students and hobbyists wanting to add markers to their repertoire. POPULAR MARKER ARTIST: Angela Pan's dreamy landscapes and cityscapes, inspired by her travels, have won her many fans. She has created art kits and a series of sketchbooks for Mossery, been exhibited at Gallery Nucleus, and offers a drawing class on Domestika. WONDERFUL ART GIFT: Beautifully packaged, with full-color artwork throughout, this makes a great present alongside a set of markers. Perfect for the aspiring artist or art lover in your life! Perfect for: Aspiring creatives and art students Experienced artists branching out into the marker medium Fans of Angela Pan's art and tutorials Art journalers and travel journalers Fans of manga/anime and manga/anime-style illustration Gift-giving for birthday, graduation, bon voyage, or any special occasion
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Sketch Now, Think Later: Jump into Urban Sketching with Limited Time, Tools, and Techniques
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Sketch Now, Think Later: Jump into Urban Sketching with Limited Time, Tools, and Techniques

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Sketching is more popular than ever, but busy lives leave almost no room for sitting down with a pad and pen, and practicing. Many people give up on their potential hobby (and artistic outlet) because they feel they just don’t have the time to lay the groundwork. Here’s a secret though: you do have time each day to practice, you just need to incorporate sketching into your daily life. Sketch Now, Think Later covers the tools, techniques and tips that author and Urban Sketching Correspondent of Boston Mike Daikubara has developed in his more than 15 years as a practicing artist, and will show you how to fully dive into any sketching situation with limited time and tools, and still be able to produce memorable, great looking, fun sketches!
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La Vannerie avec des plantes sauvages

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Techniques et pas à pas détaillés pour réaliser des objets de vannerie avec des plantes sauvages communes . Alors que la vannerie traditionnelle se pratique essentiellement avec de l'osier, il est possible d'utiliser en vannerie un grand nombre d'autres plantes, disponibles en abondance dans la nature, telles que ronce, genêt, noisetier, lierre, jonc, ortie, etc. Avec ce livre, cette vannerie avec des plantes sauvages n'aura plus de secret pour vous. Vous saurez reconnaître et préparer les espèces appropriées et apprendrez, grâce à des pas à pas photographiques détaillés, à les tresser pour fabriquer une quinzaine d'objets utilitaires, comme des paniers ou des pots à crayons, ludiques, comme des hochets ou des bateaux de jonc, ou tout simplement décoratifs.
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Mythographic Color and Discover: Aviary
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Mythographic Color and Discover: Aviary

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Enter a mesmerizing skyscape of soaring beauties and boundless mystery Let creative illusions take flight. Mythographic Color and Discover: Aviary is a gravity-defying adventure through dreamlike art in wondrous detail. Capture the weightless spirit of creatures of flight, the secrets of fluttering feathers in real and imagined realms, and the fascinating metamorphoses of majestic phoenixes, magnificent birds of prey, and fanciful songbirds. In this artistic aviary, creativity abounds and an immersive fantasy awaits you. Bring gorgeous pops of color to more than 40 hand-drawn illustrations. Sail into the serene panorama of stunning winged creatures within Mythographic Color and Discover: Aviary. - Send your imagination aloft with more than 40 majestic illustrations - Color surreal sky views, transformational worlds, and amazing birds - Elevate and enliven these extraordinary works of art with splashes of color
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Amigurumi Friends : 20 Easy Patterns to Create 100+ Adorable Custom Crochet Critters
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Amigurumi Friends : 20 Easy Patterns to Create 100+ Adorable Custom Crochet Critters

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Create more than 100 adorable amigurumi animals while learning skills and techniques to stitch any crochet critter you can imagine. There’s nothing more satisfying than creating something with your hands—especially when it’s your own design and it’s cuddly and adorable. In Amigurumi Friends, popular crochet designer Jade Gauthier-Boutin shares a variety of approaches to stitching, customizing, and designing your own crochet critters. Jade first provides detailed patterns for five basic animal poses—two standing, two sitting, and one lying down. You then choose your own crochet adventure by changing the muzzles, ears, tails, colors, and other details to create more than 100 adorable animals. With an overview of crochet techniques and amigurumi basics, even beginning crocheters will be able to stitch their chosen crochet animals. This comprehensive guide includes: Clear instructions for the basic head and for five body shapes and poses Twenty animal types with instructions for crocheting all five variations Ideas for customizing the projects with different expressions, yarns, colors, and more Inspiration and guidance to design your own amigurumi from scratch QR codes linked to video tutorials to make creating amigurumi even easier With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding which crochet cutie to make first. Choose from animals from all around the world . . . and beyond: At the Zoo: Take a walk on the wild side with lions, and pandas, and zebras, oh my! Woodland Friends: Sweet forest creatures like foxes, moose, and bears On the Farm: Cows, donkeys, bunnies, and other lovable barnyard pals Out of This World: Dinosaurs, dragons, and unicorns expand the amigurumi universe Whether you’re new to crochet or amigurumi or looking for fresh ideas to make, gift, and even sell, Amigurumi Friends provides everything you need to know to stitch up your own marvelous menagerie of cuddly critters.
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Origami Paper 300 sheets Japanese Washi Patterns 4 (10 cm): Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs
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Origami Paper 300 sheets Japanese Washi Patterns 4 (10 cm): Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs

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Mandalas royaume des animaux : livre à colorier

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Une expérience de coloriage sans pareil! L'illustratrice Nanna Rosengren partage sa passion pour le royaume des animaux et la nature à travers cette incroyable collection de mandalas. Célébrez l'esprit et la sérénité de toutes les créatures, grandes et petites: des animaux et insectes qui volent dans les prairies, nagent dans nos plus grands océans, rôdent dans les jungles ou vivent au fond des forêts. Chaque page de coloriage vous invite à explorer la beauté et l'équilibre offerts par la nature, avec une attention minutieuse portée aux plus petites feuilles et fleurs ainsi qu'aux yeux captivants et aux personnalités distinctes trouvées dans le royaume animal. Profitez d’heures de coloriage paisibles en découvrant les nombreux animaux étonnants de notre monde, comme le sage hibou, l'élégant colibri, le tranquille papillon et le féroce tigre.. Le livre contient:
  • Une introduction de Nanna Rosengren;
  • Un guide pour colorier, mélanger les couleurs et ombrer;
  • Une galerie de dessins colorés;
  • Des citations marquantes de philosophes, écrivains et artistes;
  • 32 dessins incroyables à colorier!
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Les Tables de fêtes en papier crépon Cof.

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Coffret créatif pour s'initier à l'art de la réalisation de fleurs en papier crépon, afin de décorer une table de mariage, de repas de famille ou de baptême. Il contient le nécessaire pour façonner trois spécimens durables (pivoine, bleuet et renoncule) ainsi que les tutoriels, dont un disponible en vidéo en ligne.
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L'Art de dessiner l'architecture

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Une méthode pour reproduire au crayon à papier des bâtiments et d'autres constructions. Les motifs, les façades et les perspectives sont abordés. Une section permet d'apprendre à dessiner d'après des photographies ou des cartes postales.
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The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck: 50 Mix and Match Designs
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The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck: 50 Mix and Match Designs

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50 stunning stitch patterns in a stylish card deck, perfect for on-the-go crochet! Crochet the swatch squares as shown to mix and match them, or use the simple instructions to scale up the stitch patterns for your own crochet projects. New from Claire Montgomerie, author of the sell-out sensations The Granny Square Card Deck and The Granny Square Flowers Card Deck. The sturdy, stylish box contains 50 colorful cards, each featuring a stunning stitch pattern. On the front of each 4 x 4in card is a color photograph of the finished swatch, while on the back you'll find a crochet stitch chart that shows you how to work the swatch; stitch multiples; edging and joining advice; and any other helpful information you need. Simply lay out the cards to easily mix, match and create your own design combinations. A 32-page booklet containing a comprehensive step-by-step guide to reading and understanding crochet charts, with 5 side-by-side examples of pattern and chart instructions to get you started. You'll also find advice on choosing yarns and hooks, methods for edging and joining your swatches, guidance on scaling up the stitch multiples to create new patterns, plus colour placement inspiration so that you can achieve color success every time. The perfect tool to help you select stitches for any handmade project, select a few cards or slip the whole deck into your bag for on-the-go crochet. Each swatch square is made using the same hook and yarn weight and is the same finished size, so that the squares can be joined together in any combination with ease. With 50 colorful designs to choose from and customize, this fun and versatile card deck is the ideal gift for any crocheter, and perfect for visual learners Created to complement The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck, a digital collection of written patterns is available for crocheters who love the colour and style of the designs but prefer to read words rather than charts. All 50 granny patterns are written out using both US and UK crochet terminology for ease of use. 'The card deck is probably one of the best craft "things" I've ever seen and I can't crochet! What a brilliant idea - absolutely love it!' - Mary Bird, Woman’s Weekly
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MINI AMIGURUMI WOODLAND: 26 tiny crochet creations
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MINI AMIGURUMI WOODLAND: 26 tiny crochet creations

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26 adorable woodland creatures to crochet, from squishable frogs and foxes to super-cute bunnies and bees. Perfect for beginners, this simple book uses only a handful of stitches and contains clear, easy-to-follow instructions to get you started. Using only tiny amounts of yarn, but bursting with character and fun, these adorable amigurumi makes will bust your stash and melt your heart! Simply follow the short illustrated techniques section to create a whole forest filled with sweet furry friends, leaves, acorns and flowers! 26 stash-busting amigurumi projects all the necessary techniques illustrated step by step perfect projects to make as gifts, toys or accessories!
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The Granny Squares Bible: 110 Designs to Mix, Match and Crochet
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The Granny Squares Bible: 110 Designs to Mix, Match and Crochet

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The ultimate guide to granny square crochet: 110 colorful and contemporary designs plus a complete primer on tools, materials and key techniques. Discover 110 inspiring designs: 59 granny squares and swatches, 21 geometric motifs and 30 flowers. From classic squares to textured swatches and from geometric shapes to stunning crochet flowers, this comprehensive guide will provide you with boundless inspiration. Written to be completely beginner-friendly, and featuring illustrated step-by-step guides to all the key stitches and techniques needed, discover: guidance at every step, from selecting the right yarn and hook to understanding essential stitches like single crochet, double crochet and more advanced techniques like puff stitch, popcorn stitch and even Tunisian crochet. how to join your squares seamlessly for a polished finish and explore exciting project ideas, including blankets, scarves, cushions and even flower garlands. 110 simple, easy-to-follow projects: every design comes with full written instructions and an illustrated crochet chart. The Granny Squares Bible is more than just a pattern book; it will unlock your creative potential and help you transform your yarn stash into beautiful, personalized creations. A translation from the French edition by crafter and author Hiroko Aono-Billson.
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DRAW YOUR ADVENTURES: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travels Near and Far
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DRAW YOUR ADVENTURES: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travels Near and Far

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Capture the details of your unique and remarkable experiences with this illustrated guide to drawing your travels and adventures, whether close to home or around the world. In Draw Your Adventures, artist and illustrator Samantha Dion Baker invites you to savor moments and capture memories using your eyes, your creativity, and a few art-making tools. With as little as a sketchbook and some pens, begin a new art practice or enliven an existing one with inspiration from the prompts, challenges, examples, and scavenger hunts that populate these pages. Your adventures are worth recording, whether they take you as close as your own kitchen or across the globe. Baker encourages you to see the world through an explorer's lens and provides ideas to guide you through adventures you can have during the everyday, on staycations, and over grand trips. Paint your own postcards to send when abroad. Add pockets to your sketchbook for storing mementos. Create abstract pieces featuring the colors of the clothes you dug up in a closet cleanout. Make a series of paintings of family and friends' front doors. Document what you see around you on plane, train, boat, and road trips. Draw Your Adventures is the perfect size to carry with you on your excursions. Stunning visual examples from Baker's own work accompany the prompts, making this the perfect book to help inspire your own artmaking practice.
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PLEIN AIR PAINTING WC: A practical and inspirational guide to painting outdoors
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PLEIN AIR PAINTING WC: A practical and inspirational guide to painting outdoors

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The complete beginner’s guide to painting en plein air in watercolor, with 8 seasonal step-by-step projects, hands-on exercises and practical advice from expert watercolor teacher, Grahame Booth. ‘So what is all this fuss about plein air painting? It is the difference between listening to a CD and being at a concert, watching a travel programme and actually visiting. With plein air you don’t just see your subject. You feel it and you are literally part of it.’ Grahame Booth In this guide to painting en plein air with watercolors, expert teacher Grahame Booth provides a complete introduction to painting outdoors, from preparing your kit and planning your painting session to getting the most out of your environment, light and subject. Structured seasonally with numerous exercises and 8 complete step-by-step projects, all painted en plein air, and infused with Grahame’s friendly, encouraging teaching style, this is the ideal introduction to painting outdoors with watercolors. Discover: A guide to the essential kit you need Practical considerations for outdoor painting (the weather, the changing light and interested onlookers to name a few) The importance of selecting and simplifying the boundaries of your painting when you have a 360-degree view to choose from How to successfully capture the atmosphere of a place 8 seasonal projects, with invaluable advice on painting successfully in different seasonal conditions.
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HOW TO START KNITTING: All the tips, tricks, and techniques new knitters need to know
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HOW TO START KNITTING: All the tips, tricks, and techniques new knitters need to know

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So you want to learn how to knit? About time! Enter your knitting era with self-taught knitwear designer Brenda Lam. From casting on to casting off, learn the fundamentals of knitting and then create 10 fun, chunky projects to wear with pride. Learning to knit can be daunting, especially if you don't have a friend or family member to show you the ropes... what you need is a seasoned knitter by your side. Enter popular designer Brenda Lam, who will show you everything you need to know from the complete basics onwards. Discover: Everything new knitters need to know, including tools, yarns, stitches, abbreviations and techniques, shown step by step to make everything as clear as possible 'Things I Wish I’d Known' (Brenda's favorite tips and tricks); A Troubleshooting section, for when you're not quite sure where a stitch has gone wrong (we’ve all been there!) Simple stitches, the basics on how to read a pattern, and a chapter on how to finish your work 10 colorful, chunky projects to test out your new skills, including some scrappy mittens or, if you’re feeling ambitious, a sweater vest. The chunky yarn used in the projects is ideal for beginners as it knits up quickly. Large stitches allow you to see clearly how your stitches are formed... and to identify when you make the odd mistake! With its witty and welcoming tone, this book is perfect if you're looking to take your first step into knitting. Brenda's easy-to-understand tutorials are written in a light-hearted tone, sprinkled with humor, from sassy sidebars to awful jokes that’ll have you in stitches...
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Anatomie artistique

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Anatomie artistique . S'inspirant des préceptes artistiques de Léonard de Vinci, cet ouvrage enseigne des méthodes de représentation du corps humain dans sa dimension spatiale, volumétrique et plastique. Pour que le processus de dessin soit le plus accessible possible, les auteurs de ce livre, également professeurs aux Beaux-Arts et eux-mêmes artistes, ont simplifié les trajectoires et les plans du corps. Vous découvrez ainsi au fil des pages leur système basé sur des modules et des sections de formes anatomiques plus ou moins complexes : le squelette, le système musculaire, les membres inférieurs et supérieurs, etc. Grâce à cet ouvrage, vous étudiez toutes les régions du corps par le biais de 52 leçons thématiques. Vous pouvez choisir de les suivre progressivement ou bien de sélectionner celles de votre choix, comme s'il s'agissait d'un cours de dessin anatomique grandeur nature.
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Adorables amigurumis de @littleaquagirl : 15 animaux à crocheter

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Partons pour une merveilleuse chasse au trésor ! . Dans ce livre, la créatrice Erinna Lee vous propose de découvrir ses amigurumis les plus adorables.. Lottie la coccinelle rêve de devenir pilote, Charlie l'ornithorynque s'entraîne pour être champion olympique, Rosie la bichette se donne à fond dans le jardinage et Rex le spécialiste en dinosaures vient de découvrir les fossiles du Crochetosaure. Et ils ont bien d'autres amis au grand coeur et aux rêves encore plus grands. Accueillir ces précieux amis vous donnera l'impression d'être la personne la plus chanceuse au monde !. Les 15 amigurumis de ce livre sont de véritables petits bijoux qui ne demandent qu'à être découverts et chéris. Ils sont pourvus d'accessoires très kawaii que vous pouvez interchanger avec les autres personnages. Erinna partage avec vous une foule d'informations dans ce livre. Avec seulement quelques points de crochet et un joli fil doux, vous réaliserez votre propre amigurumi en un rien de temps..
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Crochet Step by Step
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Crochet Step by Step

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Get hooked on crocheting with this crochet book for beginners! Filled with step-by-step illustrations for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this foolproof guide will have you starting your first crochet project right away! If you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet but thought it would be too tough, this is the ultimate book for you! From choosing the right hooks and crochet yarn to basic stitches and patterns, Crochet Step By Step explains all the tools, materials, and techniques you’ll need to get started. You’ll be making scarfs, blankets, baby hats, and cushions in no time! Inside the pages of this illustrative crochet reference guide, you’ll find: • Over 100 key techniques and 20 easy projects to get you started • Clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions • Advice on what materials you need and how to use them • An introduction to color theory and how to combine colors for optimum effect Even if you’ve never held a crocheting needle in your hand, the detailed illustrations and instructions will transform you into a crochet master! There are more than 100 techniques and crochet patterns to try, each explained step by step, with clear terms and methods. This basic crochet book includes a concise explanation of stitch symbols and abbreviations together with clear guidelines on how to read crochet patterns. There are 20 projects to practice what you’ve learned about stitches, techniques, and tools, so you can go from a novice to an expert crocheter! There's also helpful advice on which color combinations to use for beautiful results. On Your Marks. Get Set. Stitch! This newly updated edition includes a fresh design and brand-new photography that shows the stitches with gorgeous clarity. Gorgeous photos of finished projects will inspire you to pick up your crochet hook and get creative! It’s the perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet. Complete the Series: Fully illustrated and easy to use, the DK Step by Step series covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to succeed in all sorts of hobbies, whether you’re a newbie or not. Once you’ve mastered the art of crocheting with Crochet Step by Step, why not learn how to master key carpentry skills in Woodwork Step by Step?
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Artist's Drawing Techniques: Discover How to Draw Landscapes, People, Still Lifes and More, in Pencil, Charcoal, Ink, and Pastel
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Artist's Drawing Techniques: Discover How to Draw Landscapes, People, Still Lifes and More, in Pencil, Charcoal, Ink, and Pastel

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The ultimate complete drawing course to help you take your sketches to a higher level. Packed with inspiring workshops and advice from practicing artists, this art lesson book will help you sharpen your drawing skills in a range of media. Here’s what you’ll find inside the pages of this artist’s guide to drawing: • Includes more than 90 detailed step-by-step workshops for pencil, charcoal, pen and pastel techniques • A comprehensive range of techniques makes it suitable for beginners or more experienced artists • Techniques are approached with progression in mind, so readers can learn the basics then move on to new creative challenges Every aspect of drawing is explained in incredible detail in this drawing reference guide. It starts with the basics of drawing — like learning how to draw and choosing a subject — and works all the way through to mounting your finished masterpiece. Learn more than 80 drawing techniques, from cross-hatching and stippling to blending and using colored pencils. Develop your own artistic style and grow as an artist by following the step-by-step drawing tutorials through beginner, intermediate and advanced art projects. Artist's Drawing Techniques will help you tap into your creative potential and unlock new talents, whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned artist.
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The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing
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The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing

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Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime. With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment. Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smith's best-selling sewing series. It covers everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to fitting and construction, including techniques that can be applied to both womens- and menswear. With this book, you can learn how to: -Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch. -Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousers -Master the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process This book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques.
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Mandalas

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Des coloriages sur le thème des mandalas.
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All the Animals: How to Draw Books for Kids with Dogs, Cats, Lions, Dolphins, and More
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All the Animals: How to Draw Books for Kids with Dogs, Cats, Lions, Dolphins, and More

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Learn to draw with fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids—great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw their favorite animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This one of the best how to draw books for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish 40+ Cool Projects: Learn how to draw animals from the farm, forest, jungle, and sea, including everything from a llama to a dolphin to a kangaroo Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along Perforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy 9 x 9 Size: Big pages so your kid has no problem seeing each step
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Les Jolies vitrines d'Anna : 45 planches à peindre à l'aquarelle ou à colorier

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Les jolies vitrines d'Anna . 45 planches à peindre à l'aquarelle ou à colorier . Et si on ouvrait les yeux pour admirer la beauté des vitrines et des façades que l'on croise tous les jours sans les remarquer ? . Dans ce premier livre de l'illustratrice Urban Anna, retrouvez 45 illustrations détaillées et délicates à peindre à l'aquarelle ou à colorier : librairies, salons de thé, bistrots charmants.... Chaque page est prédécoupée et imprimée sur du papier aquarelle 180 grammes pour faciliter la mise en couleurs..
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Color in Reverse: Watercolor Florals
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Color in Reverse: Watercolor Florals

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Color in Reverse: Watercolor Florals encourages creativity, relaxation, and mindfulness through pages of watercolor artwork that are meant to be doodled and drawn over.
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Draw 50 Animals
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Draw 50 Animals

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DRAW 50 ANIMALS is a step-by-step, easy-to-use drawing book that will help kids and adults alike develop their technical drawing skills and build a repertoire of animal subjects. Fifty furry, scaly and feathered friends are here for aspiring young artists to learn how to draw, including a lion, a giraffe, a dinosaur, a penguin, a bunny, a shark, and much more. It's easy to bring these animals to life the Draw 50 way. Over the past thirty years, celebrated author Lee J. Ames' distinctive drawing method has proven to be successful for those wishing to draw everything from animals to airplanes. The books in the Draw 50 series have sold more than 5 million copies and have shown artists from beginning to advanced levels how to draw.
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Pacific Northwest Line Drawing
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Pacific Northwest Line Drawing

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This book of simple step-by-step line drawings from beloved art teacher Peggy Dean of The Pigeon Letters will deepen your appreciation for the wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Learn to draw 150 Pacific Northwest natural wonders (plus iconic landmarks) in just a few simple steps each! Rooted in love for the PNW, this no-skills-necessary how-to-draw book will encourage users to stop and notice the beauty that surrounds them. Here you’ll learn the basics of line drawing as well as facts about the ecology, plants, wildlife, and landmarks of this amazing region. Inside you'll find: Native plants like salmonberries, sword ferns, and Pacific rhododendron Majestic trees like the Western red cedar and Douglas fir Mysterious mushrooms like the chanterelle and morel Iconic animals like otters and orcas Bucket-list birds like the Northern spotted owl and tufted puffin Popular landmarks like the Space Needle, Mount Rainier, and Crater Lake Line drawing is a meditative, easy-to-master art form featuring illustrative, doodle-like designs. Peggy, who has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, teaches you how to start with the simplest doodles, building into more elaborate, delicate illustrations. These simple line drawings will allow you to branch out and have fun with your own personal style, as well as inspire you to add flourishes to other projects. Drawings are ordered from simple to advanced, and by category (flora, fauna, landmarks). If you enjoyed Ed Emberley as a child, you’ll love this book of simple step-by-step line drawings with space to practice!
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Figure Drawing: a Complete Guide
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Figure Drawing: a Complete Guide

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Learn to draw the human form with this comprehensive figure drawing guide featuring technical advice, instruction for beginners, and helpful reference illustrations and diagrams. This extensive guide to figure drawing offers everything you need to know to get started, with in-depth studies of human anatomy by master artist Giovanni Civardi. Bringing together seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series, this compilation includes: • Drawing Techniques • Heads and Faces • Sketching People • Understanding Human Form and Structure • The Nude • Drawing Hands and Feet • Drawing Clothing on Figures Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this essential drawing guide an invaluable resource for any portrait artist.
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Seamless Embroidery: 42 Projects and Patterns to Explore the Magic of Repeating Designs
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Seamless Embroidery: 42 Projects and Patterns to Explore the Magic of Repeating Designs

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??From beautiful botanical latticework to chickens laying eggs, here are 42 inspired patterns and creative projects embracing the endless possibilities of designs that connect and repeat.? With twenty-one new guided embroidery patterns and corresponding projects, crafters old and new will find in this book a fresh set of decorative stitchwork by cherished designer Yumiko Higuchi to follow or be inspired by. Stitch flowering apple trees, colorful intertwining ribbons, carousel horses, budding plants, European-style houses all lined up in a row, and more—all in the spirit of weaving together seamlessly repeating patterns suitable for projects small and large. The guided projects for each pattern play on the fun, whimsical nature of the repetitive motifs. Fabric book covers with fences and fall-colored trees, a decorative vine crown, roses trailing down the sides of a tote bag, intricate floral bracelets—these projects and more will give any crafter plenty of creative space to bring these beautiful designs into their home. Each pattern and project comes with step-by-step instructions displayed in beautiful full-color photography, including stitch types, thread colors, stitch order, and various material suggestions. Whether coming to embroidery for the first time or approaching it as a longtime friend, all crafters will find joy in these charming, connecting designs.
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Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators
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Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators

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Draw the Human Figure Anywhere, Anytime For today’s in-demand comic creators, animators, video game artists, concept designers, and more, being able to quickly draw the human figure in a variety of action-packed poses is a requirement. But what do you do if you don’t have models or photographic reference readily available? In Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators, artist and instructor David H. Ross provides an alternative solution, showing you how to master freehand figure drawing without visual reference by using a modern twist on the classic technique of blocking out the human figure in mannequin form. Step-by-step lessons guide illustrators from basic poses (standing, running, jumping) to extreme motions (throwing punches, high kicking). For on-the-go artists, Freehand Figure Drawing for
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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

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This inspiring book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined! Authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink (Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner) cover it all?from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on the tricky stuff, like getting proportions and perspective right, drawing reflections, and designing strong compositions. (It's not as scary as it sounds?not with Mark and Mary as your guide!) At the heart of this book, a series of fun, hands-on exercises help you practice and perfect your strokes?24 mini-demos lead up to 9 full step-by-step demos. Each exercise builds on the previous one as you develop your skills, build your confidence, and enjoy yourself along the way. The lessons you learn by drawing simple subjects such as coffee mugs, clouds and trees will help you take on progressively more challenging matter like animals, still lifes, landscapes and portraits?the kinds of subjects and scenes you've always dreamt of drawing. This book is just the ticket for budding artists of any age. It's never too early and never too late to discover the pure joy of drawing!
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Painting Watercolor Botanicals
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Painting Watercolor Botanicals

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Learn to create your own beautiful watercolor botanical art with more than 30 projects, as well as information on materials and basic techniques. The graceful, contemporary style of these flowers and foliage is attractive and accessible to all no matter your skill level. Also published in the UK as NEW BOTANICAL PAINTING.
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The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook
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The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook

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This special 10th-anniversary collection combines two of the best-loved North Light watercolor guides available: The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook and The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook: Landscapes. Clarifying and simplifying the various aspects of painting with watercolor, Gordon MacKenzie's The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook will encourage and challenge you with new possibilities. Rather than a list of rules, this is a collection of principles, concepts and general information designed to expand your creative process. Mackenzie shares with you tips, techniques, ideas and lessons for a sure path to creative fulfillment and better watercolor paintings.
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Kawaii : 50 marque-pages à colorier

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Kawaii . 50 marque-pages à colorier . Munissez-vous de vos plus beaux crayons, faites le vide autour de vous et réalisez de superbes marque-pages personnalisés ! . C'est très simple :
  • choisissez, détachez et coloriez l'illustration qui vous inspire ;
  • complétez le verso avec le nom du propriétaire de l'ouvrage, celui du destinataire... ;
  • glissez-le dans votre livre de chevet ou simplement dans celui que vous allez prêter ou offrir.
Crayons de couleur, feutres, pastels... tout est permis ! Suivez votre inspiration et laissez parler votre créativité.
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Le Grand traité de l'Aquarelle
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Le Grand traité de l'Aquarelle

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Un guide de référence moderne et profondément ancré dans la pratique. A travers 264 pages richement illustrées, ce traité propose un véritable voyage au coeur de l'aquarelle: pigments, gestes, outils, conservation, transparence, finitions et erreurs à éviter. S'adressant autant aux débutants curieux qu'aux artistes expérimentés, l'ouvrage conjugue rigueur, passion et pédagogie dans une approche claire, vivante et structurée. Vous y découvrirez: • 350 images, schémas et photographies • 22 exercices et observations guidées • 17 tableaux de référence • Une mine d'astuces, de tests empiriques et de savoir-faire rares • Une maquette inspirante, conçue comme un carnet de bord • Un livre intemporel, visuel et généreux, pour approfondir son art avec sens et liberté.
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Livres de beaux-arts et loisirs : toutes les techniques, un seul endroit

Des premiers coups de pinceau à l'approfondissement d'une pratique établie, le bon livre change vraiment les choses. DeSerres rassemble une sélection de livres de beaux-arts et de loisirs créatifs couvrant la peinture, le dessin, la calligraphie, le manga, la poterie, la sculpture, le tricot, la couture et le bricolage. Des guides pratiques, des références techniques et des lectures inspirantes pour les artistes et créateurs de tous niveaux.

Quel livre correspond à votre pratique ?

Tout dépend de là où votre curiosité vous mène. Les peintres et illustrateurs trouveront de solides références techniques dans nos titres de peinture et dessin, tandis que les amateurs de manga ont une sélection dédiée axée sur l'art séquentiel et le design de personnages. Les livres de calligraphie couvrent tout, des scripts fondamentaux aux lettrages expressifs. Pour le travail en trois dimensions, les titres de poterie et sculpture guident à travers le modelage à la main, le tournage et la sculpture. Les tricoteurs et couturiers trouveront des guides basés sur des patrons et des livres de techniques plus larges. Pour les arts mixtes ou le bricolage général, la section livres de loisirs créatifs couvre un large éventail de disciplines. Pour aller plus loin, consultez nos collections Livres de peinture et dessinLivres de dessin mangaLivres de calligraphieLivres de poterie et sculptureLivres de tricot et mercerieLivres de loisirs créatifs et Livres sur les artistes et l'histoire de l'art.