Painting, drawing and art manuals Books
Shambhala Publications Inc Paper Craft Home: 25 Beautiful Projects to Cut,
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£18.66
Experiment Visions of the Universe: A Coloring Journey
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£11.99
Experiment Start with a Scribble: Drawing for the
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£15.19
Sounds True Inc The Bhakti Coloring Book: Deities, Mandalas, and
Book SynopsisIn the yoga tradition, bhakti is the path of the heart. This devotional branch of yoga is growing in popularity as increasing numbers of practitioners seek greater peace and more heartfelt connections in their personal and professional lives. Artist and scholar Ekabhumi Charles Ellik invites us to cultivate these feelings of love and connection through coloring, meditation, and art in The Bhakti Coloring Book. Following on the success of The Shakti Coloring Book, Ekabhumi has created 40 brand-new, easy-to-color images from the bhakti tradition. Mandalas, deities, and symbols adorn the pages of this heart-centered book along with guidance for using the images both in spiritual practice and for simple pleasure. Devotional art is an important part of the bhakti tradition, as sacred imagery can shift our consciousness into a naturally meditative state. For experienced artists and novices alike, this book offers an enjoyable entry into this powerful practice.
£17.23
Capstone Press Paint It: The Art of Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, and
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£13.29
Page Street Publishing Co. Island Escape
Book SynopsisWith nature as inspiration, embark on a colouring adventure that will have you colouring outside the lines of your imagination in 100 templates! Let your inner child explore hidden beaches with vast views of the ocean; unwind as you colour in soaring palm trees; and create your ideal sunset with any colours you choose. Colour inside the lines or make up your own - how you choose to relax and chill out is up to you! Learn to tap into your creativity and enjoy the experience of traveling to hidden paradise with your own two hands.
£14.81
Quarry Books Drawing Cute Birds in Colored Pencil 2
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£16.52
Sasquatch Books Drawn to Color: A Pacific Northwest Coloring Book
Book SynopsisColor with critically acclaimed and up-and-coming artists in this unique Pacific Northwest–themed coloring book that features original art from over 20 children’s book illustrators. With over 50 pages to color of subjects ranging from farmers’ markets to food carts and coffee culture, to otters, wolves, and bears, to sea serpents, UFOs, and the Space Needle, this coloring book will appeal to both children and adults. The variety of art ranges from simple to highly detailed, offering a range of coloring challenges. Illustrators include:Alison FarrellAmy HevronAaron BagleyAndy MusserBen ClantonBrandon DormanCarolyn ConahanCarrie O’NeillClaudia McGeheeCorey TaborDana ArnimDoug KeithErik BrooksFrida ClementsJessixa BagleyJulie KimJustin HillgroveKate EndleLiz WongRichard Jesse WatsonSean David WilliamsSteven HenryTrade ReviewPick of the Month from Powell's Books"A unique Pacific Northwest themed coloring book featuring original art from over 20 children’s book illustrators."—Seattle Refined
£14.39
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic
Book SynopsisLearn everything you need to know to create beautiful floral works of art in oil and acrylic!This comprehensive book opens with a guide to essential information on the necessary tools and materials for both sketching and painting, including pencils, paints and brushes, palettes, supports, and mediums. In addition to learning about basic drawing and painting techniques and colour theory, readers will learn how to create compelling compositions, achieve depth, and render realistic textures. In The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic, several talented and experienced artists guide readers through easy-to-follow lessons covering a variety of floral and plant life, including tulips, dahlias, hibiscus, roses, daisies, freesia, water lilies, bird of paradise, and more. With sections devoted to both mediums, readers will learn everything they need to know to create beautiful floral works of art in oil and acrylic. Along the way, aspiring artists will discover helpful tips and tricks for mixing vibrant colours, working from photographs, working outdoors, and creating volume and dimension.
£14.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Little Book of Manga Drawing: More than 50
Book SynopsisIn The Little Book of Manga Drawing, beginning manga artists and aspiring illustrators will discover a variety of basic manga drawing techniques through step-by-step projects, creative prompts, and engaging ideas to ignite creativity. From learning how to master the proportions and shape of heads and bodies, to understanding how to create personally relevant manga characters, this fun guidebook covers all the basics. After an introduction to the tools you’ll use when creating manga, you’ll dive into how to draw and colorize your own manga artwork with the help of dozens of techniques and helpful instructions. You’ll also learn to draw props, costumes, and color, as well as how to draw manga chibis, to round out this comprehensive book.The Little Book of ... series focuses on delivering fun, approachable, and interesting art instruction in a fresh, portable format. With its contemporary design, open practice pages, creative exercises, and prompts that encourage interactivity, beginning artists learn the fundamentals of their craft, often with immediate results.Also available from the series:The Little Book of Sketching, The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design, The Little Book of Cartooning & Illustration, The Little Book of Rock Painting, and The Little Book of Drawing Dragons & Fantasy Characters.
£9.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Animals (Ten-Step Drawing): Learn to Draw 75
Book SynopsisPerfect for beginning artists and doodlers, 10-Step Drawing: Animals demonstrates how to draw 100 favorite animals, step by easy step. Each lesson is broken down into 10 steps, based on basic shapes and ending with a colored final drawing. From dogs, cats, and horses to lions, tigers, and bears, no stone is left unturned in this fun, simple guide to drawing.
£12.14
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Flowers (Ten-Step Drawing): Learn to Draw 75
Book SynopsisFeaturing illustrated tutorials for drawing 75 different flowers, Ten-Step Drawing: Flowers breaks down each subject into 10 simple steps. All you need to get started is a pen or pencil and a piece of paper! Handy prompts encourage artistic individuality, and include helpful tips for drawing other subjects not featured in the book.Ten-Step Drawing: Flowers will encourage even the most reluctant amateur artist to draw their heart out.
£12.20
Rockridge Press Mandala Rock Painting Made Simple: Step-By-Step
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£15.19
Rockridge Press 30-Minute Watercolor Painting for Beginners: Easy
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£15.19
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC Unicorn Universe
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£14.24
Page Street Publishing Co. The Art Of Body Acceptance: Strengthen Your
Book SynopsisLicensed art therapist and creator of the popular Instagram account The Body Image Therapist Ashlee Bennett uses mindful art therapy to help you improve your body image and promote better mental health. Through a variety of art prompts - like expressive self-portraits, sculptures and visual timelines - therapeutic techniques and approachable psychoeducation, Ashlee aids you in reclaiming your creativity and harnessing that creative energy to examine how you feel about your body, investigate the ways in which social constructs affect your sense of self and explore the layers of your identity.
£15.19
Page Street Publishing Co. The Beginner's Guide to Watercolor: Master
Book SynopsisGo from Watercolor Beginner to Painting Pro with this Incredible, Comprehensive Guide Taking up watercolor painting can feel overwhelming or intimidating, but with Jovy Merryl's expert advice, easy-to-follow tutorials and beginner- friendly projects, it doesn't have to be! Jovy walks you through all the foundational knowledge you need to succeed as a water colorist, from choosing the right materials to understanding color harmony and mastering basic brushstrokes. Easy-to-follow projects provide an effortless way to practice your skills and reinforce essential techniques. Hone your brushmarking with projects like Melody of Roses and Bouquet of Sunshine, and gain confidence in wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques with beautiful paintings like Atmospheric Landscape and Sunny Day. Once you've mastered the basics, you'll continue to polish your newfound skills while learning other techniques that refine and add depth to your paintings. Learn the value of white space with Backlit Forest, add texture and special effects with Sun Glitter and become a pro at layering and glazing with Dreamy Phuket. Packed to the brim with helpful tips and tricks, this collection of stunning projects is the only resource you'll need to unleash your creativity, find your artistic style and begin your watercolor painting journey.
£16.14
Page Street Publishing Co. Painting Nature with Clare: Create Beautiful
Book SynopsisMake nature inspired masterpieces with this friendly all-in-one guide to gouache. From ferns and flowers to seascapes and songbirds, create charming paintings alongside popular designer and illustrator Clare Therese Gray. This book is packed with stunning illustrations accompanied by detailed instructions so that readers can enjoy each step of the way in creating their own painted masterpieces. You will learn to capture the world around you with Clare's signature, whimsical style, ideal for gifts, invitations, greeting cards and more. Paint woodland mushrooms, beautiful botanicals or calming pastel landscapes; each project is broken into simple steps so you can enjoy the process and let go of perfection. Similar to watercolor yet easier to control, gouache is a fun and approachable medium for artists of any skill level. You'll find 25 unique tutorials for creating enchanting relaxing artwork. Pieces are organized from beginner-like a jam jar of wildflowers-to advanced-like a twilight owl scene-so you can grow in confidence and expertise as you paint through each chapter. The book includes a thorough introductory section covering everything you need to get started: choosing and mixing colors, handling paint, selecting brushes and mastering basic techniques. Let your creativity soar from riverbed to treetop and beyond with this gorgeous guide to gouache.
£17.09
Page Street Publishing Co. Paint-by-Number Botanicals: The Easy, Relaxing
Book SynopsisExperience the joy of painting with this innovative workbook where contemporary design meets the paint-by-number method you know and love from your childhood. All 30 numbered outlines are printed on high-quality, smooth, thick, single-sided art paper that’s ideal for acrylic paint. Ranging from lovely garden flowers such as peonies, dahlias, sunflowers, and roses to lush orange blossom branches and monstera leaves, each botanical painting features soft color palettes to soothe your mind with the beauty of nature. The method is simple: Just tear out the numbered design along the perforated edging, follow the colour map included, and feel your stress melt away as a masterpiece blooms effortlessly beneath your brush.
£17.09
Rockridge Press Daily Drawing Prompts: A Year of Sketchbook
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£15.19
Publications International, Ltd. Brain Games - Sticker by Number: Animals (28
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£16.13
Amicus Ink From Wax to Crayons
£9.49
Thunder Bay Press Be Happy: Just Add Water
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£14.24
THAMES & HUDSON Earth Fire
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£40.00
Thames & Hudson Ceramics
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£58.50
Drawn and Quarterly A Walk in Eden
Book SynopsisA keen observer of the natural world and the mystical treasures contained within, Anders Nilsen uses lush, inky lines to craft an enchanting, meditative journey. A Walk in Eden is part colouring book, part fantastical view of primeval creation, with an exquisite mix of sprawling landscapes and close-up examinations of plants, fungi, and minerals think giant crystal formations emerging out of pools surrounded by lush vegetation and flowers the size of small trees. Though this is a world void of humans, here and there are small reminders of our presence. Informed by the designs of Ernst Haeckel and other early scientific and botanical illustration, Nilsen's world is intricate, playful, and inspired, waiting for you to make it your own. With 80+ full-page drawings, Nilsen invites you to join in the fun and bring the adult- and kid-friendly colouring book A Walk in Eden to life.Trade Review[Big Questions] is filled with verdant deep-space landscapes rendered in a lush stipple and hatching inking technique and with sparely rendered characters that misapply mystical significance to their circumstances. Publishers Weekly. Rapturous, meticulous pen-and-ink pointillism sprawling, uncanny work. New York Times
£15.95
Bonnier Books Ltd Double Dots: 60 amazing hidden pictures to
Book SynopsisDOUBLE DOTS is a dot-to-dot challenge like no other, where pictures transform before your eyes!Each page features double dots; two sets of dots to connect, revealing a hidden picture for you to colour.First complete the grey dots to create an image and then transform the picture by connecting the second set of dots. Finally colour to complete your amazing double dot work of art.There are 60 hidden dot-to-dot pictures for you to complete and 30,000 double dots to connect.Discover a caterpillar changing into a butterfly, a tadpole that becomes a frog, a leaf transforming into a bird, a duckling that grows into a swan and many more.
£12.68
Chronicle Books Mindful Crafts: Celestial Paint-by-Number Kit
Book SynopsisPaint yourself into a peaceful space with this celestial-themed paint-by-number kit featuring dreamy designs by OMG Kitty, a UK-based illustration studio. With three pre-printed art boards, six pots of acrylic paint, two paintbrushes, and detailed instructions, this kit includes everything you need to paint three display-worthy pieces. Perfect for anyone looking for creative ways to unplug and slow down!
£23.76
Batsford Ltd Masterclass in Colour: A colouring workbook of
Book SynopsisDiscover the professional way to colour in with this masterclass from leading artists and art teachers. The colouring-in craze has left many people looking for more interesting creative work that simple colouring in does not satisfy. Masterclass in Colour offers readers ways to take their colouring to a new level and even start on the road to watercolour work. Award-winning artists and tutors, Meriel Thurstan and Rosie Martin, explain simple colour theory in an easy-to-understand language. They will talk you through which colours look good together; demonstrate how colours can vibrate together or make each other more muted. They explain the materials of coloured pencils, water-soluble coloured pencils and fibre pens (felt tips) and how to mix colours together in all three media. The book is arranged by colour, with sections on red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple, pink and finally greys and browns, including a brief description of each and examples of what you can add to it to make secondary colours. There are demonstrations to show how to master shadows, texture and pattern, highlights and even water droplets. Each page of techniques and demonstration is followed by a companion page for you to practice the technique and do your own experimenting. There are also full-page drawings throughout the book to colour in, as well as advice on what to do if you want to turn one of the drawings into a beautiful watercolour painting.
£15.06
Bonnier Books Ltd Russell Grant's Art of Astrology
Book SynopsisEver wondered what the colours you choose say about you?Go on a journey of self-discovery in Russell Grant's Art of Astrology colouring book for adults. Lose yourself by colouring in beautiful designs, based on the key signs of the Zodiac, their accompanying planets and mythological archetypes. Then read about the meaning behind your choice of colours and how they connect with your sun sign in Russell's amazing astrological colourscopes. The ultimate horoscope from a leading writer on spirituality, this is a truly incredible guide to reading yourself and your sun sign, and at the same time an immersive and relaxing task that takes you out of this world.
£13.55
Smith Street Books All the Colors of New York
Book SynopsisExplore the familiar sights of New York City via its iconic colors in this illustrated tour of the city.All the Colors of New York is an illustrated exploration of the iconic objects that define the city, through the colors that weave through its streets and define its landmarks.Explore NYC in a brand-new way, with playful illustrations of New York’s most iconic elements cataloged into color groupings—individually observe the components of city life and watch how they create a vibrant kaleidoscope of color when they all come together.From pepperoni pizza red and subway seat orange to dill pickle green and Brooklyn brownstone brown, New York lovers can spot the whole rainbow through the pages of the book.
£13.46
Smith Street Books All the Colors of London
Book SynopsisExplore the familiar sights of London via its iconic colors in this illustrated tour of the city.All the Colors of London is an illustrated exploration of the iconic objects that define the city, through the colors that weave through its streets and define its landmarks.Explore London in a brand-new way, with playful illustrations of its most iconic elements cataloged into color groupings—individually observe the components of city life and watch how they create a vibrant kaleidoscope of color when they all come together.From double-decker bus red and pigeon gray to Hyde Park green and Big Ben brown, London lovers can spot the whole rainbow through the pages of this book.
£13.46
Design Studio Press The Daily Zoo: Year 2: Still Keeping the Doctor
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£18.40
Shanghai Press Chinese Brush Painting Four Seasons: Paint
Book SynopsisThis book combines Chinese painting techniques with twenty-four solar terms of traditional Chinese culture. According to the sequence of the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—natural scenes are refined into a series of charming ink paintings. Following the tutorials in this book, you can complete beautiful ink and wash paintings in just a few strokes. In this book: •Starting with the most basic knowledge, you will gain an understanding of the classification and characteristics of the brush, ink, paper, inkstone, and pigment. •You can gradually move from superficial to deeper techniques as they are integrated into the tutorials, including a total of more than 30 painting techniques that can be easily learned through practice. •Follow meticulous graphic steps and intimate key tips to complete 24 fine ink paintings with rich themes centered around flowers, birds, vegetables and fruits, fish and insects, and landscapes. •Gain inspiration to integrate these paintings into life and turn them into practical items which can be used to decorate your home or as gifts. •Easily copied images and the spine binding design make it easy to spread the book evenly as you practice.Table of ContentsPreface Chapter One Tools and Materials 1. Paintbrush 2. Ink 3. Paper 4. Inkstone 5. Pigment Chapter Two Spring Painting 1. Beginning of Spring 2. Rain Water 3. Awakening of Insects 4. Spring Equinox 5. Pure Brightness 6. Grain Rain Chapter Three Summer Painting 1. Beginning of Summer 2. Grain Buds 3. Grain in Ear 4. Summer Solstice 5. Minor Heat 6. Major Heat Chapter Four Autumn Painting 1. Beginning of Autumn 2. End of Heat 3. White Dew 4. Autumn Equinox 5. Cold Dew 6. Frost’s Descent Chapter Five Winter Painting 1. Beginning of Winter 2. Minor Snow 3. Major Snow 4. Winter Solstice 5. Minor Cold 6. Major Cold
£17.95
Random House USA Inc Howl: Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book,
Book SynopsisFrom master illustrator Katy Lipscomb comes a wild new adult coloring book: Howl! Howl contains a pack of 30 fantastical designs featuring wolves in a variety of settings and presentations. Printed on specially selected artist grade paper, this coloring book is fun for beginners, but also created with the advanced colorist in mind. Take your skills to the next level with blending, shading, and mixing utensils to create your masterpiece.Each image is hand-drawn and exquisitely detailed, with various styles ranging from minimalist to more defined detail. PS: Howl makes a perfect Christmas gift for any wolf-lover and creative artist in your life!
£16.19
Paige Tate Select Florals By Hand: How to Draw and Design Modern
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£26.99
Random House USA Inc Dream in Color: A Coloring Book for Creative
Book SynopsisColoring pages and vinyl stickers?! Artist Brita Lynn Thompson shares 40 unique and inspiring patterns that will help you flex your creative spirit and enjoy the present moment. The Dream in Color coloring book features fun patterns and motivational sayings that will brighten your mood, encourage you to seek adventure, and inspire you to live life with a sense of wonder. Coloring is also a creative form of mindfulness that will help you relax and chill out as you color each page. Each page of artwork in this book was beautifully designed so you can frame it or share it with friends. Plus 40+ bonus stickers to decorate surfaces like your laptop, water bottle, surf board, or car! Inspirational quotes include: * Dreams Don't Work Unless You Do * Make Today an Adventure * Dance Beneath the Stars Artist Brita Lynn Thompson, a.k.a. @zenspiredesigns, is known for her zenful designs and patterns. Dream in Color features: * Thick, premium quality paper * Perforated edges for easy removal and framing
£13.49
Wooden Books PERSPECTIVE
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£8.94
Wooden Books Proportion: In Art & Architecture
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£8.50
Penguin Publishing Group Finding a Likeness
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed and bestselling writer Nicholson Baker, a deeply personal account of his journey learning how to paint for the first time, and a meditation on the power of art in times of crisisNicholson Baker wanted to learn how to paint.In 2019, after years of researching and writing about secret and often horrible government programs for his book Baseless: My Search for Secrets in the Ruins of the Freedom of Information Act, he was wiped out. Having been steeped for so long in the history of war, violence, and conspiracy, the world had lost some of its brightness. Photography had scratched a creative itch for years, but now, Baker was desperate to squeeze more out of what he saw – he wanted to live, slowly, through the snatches of life he was recording in photos. Maybe, he thought, he could learn to paint? The idea consumed him, but he was nagged by an even more debilitating doubt: What if he failed?Finding a Likeness is Baker&rs
£28.00
Encre Marine Origine de la Peinture: Sur Rembrandt, Cezanne Et
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£34.85
Classiques Garnier Dictionnaire Encyclopedique Du Livre Illustre France XixeXxie Siecles
£45.00
Bohlau Verlag Geschichte der venezianischen Malerei: Band 5:
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£94.05
Verlag Vittorio Klostermann Die Stuhlbruder Des Speyerer Domstifts:
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£75.75
Brill U Fink Cy Twombly: Image, Text, Paratext
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£201.56
Universitatsverlag Winter Watteau - Boucher - Chardin: Die Rezeption Der
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£37.80
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Esto no es (solo) un diario plus / 1 Page at a
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£16.16
Editorial Sirio Diviertete Coloreando
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£24.29
