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An inviting collection of lush botanical drawings to colour, created in mixed-media artist Rachel Reinert's lovely and distinctive style. Reinert's fresh take on modern florals has earned her a following among private collectors and interior decorators and Botanical Wonderland makes her aesthetic accessible to everyone. The book includes some finished, fully coloured botanical paintings to inspire would-be artists to draw their own beautiful works.

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German artist Liza Lott creates eclectic, freehand drawings with engagingly intricate designs. Because of the incredibly detailed nature of her hand-drawn artwork, Lott encourages colourers to slowly savor the experience and to take their time exploring this fun, funky and thoroughly modern colouring book.

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Botanical Wonderland artist Rachel Reinert's debut collection was one of the most distinct and stunning colouring books on the market. With this large-size, extremely high-quality artist's edition, colouring enthusiasts can create a complete portfolio of 20 works from the original book. Each exquisite print in this follow-up features easily removable pages - and they're so beautiful that they could be displayed even without colour. These stunning designs open up dozens of possibilities for artists, whether for colouring and painting or as inspiration for further projects.

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Contemplative and calming to colour, Elizabeth Carpenter's 30 mandalas offer delightfully challenging mazes running through her striking designs. Very different from the childhood mazes you're familiar with, each of these intricate puzzles exercises the critical part of the brain as you work your way through the winding paths.

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Shows how to create chic characters by combining stylish clothes with great hairstyles, pretty facial features and appealing poses.

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Adorable designs knitters can complete in a weekend. Fast and easy scarves, bags, cowls and a lot more. Whether a beginner or seasoned knitter, there is something for everyone. Knit your favourite accessory in every technique - colourwork, cables, lace and more!

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With beautiful hand-painted decorations on every page, this keepsake prayer journal offers Christian women daily prompts and scripture on a variety of themes to help them grow their prayer life and deepen their relationship with God. Find inspiration in your day-to-day experiences, worshipping God and seeking Christ with the aid of this guided journal from renowned Bible journaler, Jenna Parde, of Scribbling Grace. It’s divided into seven two-week sections, each with a different topic to pray over: My Relationship with God Family and Friends Home and Life Health and Safety Work and Career Finances The World Along with a Bible verse or prayer prompt, each day includes dedicated space to journal about six prayer topics (with space to record the date): Scripture Gratitude Answered Prayers People in Need Fears to Pass to God Prayer

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Outdoor painting tips and more from the best landscape painters working today. Many painters enjoy working outdoors when the weather is good, but they also need to know how to deal with it when the weather changes! This book includes the best instruction on the special challenges of painting landscapes outdoors from a variety of the best plein-air artists working today in all major media-oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and gouache. It includes: - Materials, site selection, and practical tips - Values, shapes, composition, color, and elements of landscape painting - Bringing outdoor studies back into the studio - Complete start-to-finish demonstrations - Hundreds of gorgeous images - A wealth of knowledge from a variety of instructors

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From young love to heartbreak, the fourth anime drawing book in Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series helps users learn to draw the hugely popular Romance anime genre. The newest addition to Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series takes on one of the most popular styles in Japanese cartoons: Romance. It provides an overview of romance subgenres and teaches every aspect of drawing romance anime, from common male and female anime character types to the dramatic—and funny—situations they find themselves in. Hart covers the complete arc of romantic anime stories—bliss, arguing, breaking up, and getting back together—and explains how to draw anime heads and bodies, match poses to the characters’ personalities, craft emotional expressions, design standout features, draw couples that click, and create a romantic setting. Fans will welcome this deep dive into the genre, and newcomers will be drawn in by the dynamic artwork that is a hallmark of Christopher Hart’s anime and manga drawing titles.Suitable for all levels, from beginners who are just starting to learn how to draw anime, to advanced users who want to hone their skills, this is the ideal resource for all fans of anime and manga drawing, and can be used on its own or with the other titles in the Master Guide to Drawing Anime series. Drawing books are a perennial present to inspire young artists and a popular gift for teens. There is no greater tool than an art book to spark creativity, develop new artistic skills, and help kids and teens channel their energy towards positive self-expression. Paperback; 144 pages; 9 in W by 10 in H.

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Girl power forever! Christopher Hart has created the perfect follow-up to his hugely popular coloring book, The Manga Artist’s Coloring Book: Girls! Coloring and manga fans will welcome Hart’s second exciting collection of adorable, irresistible girls! Featuring intricate backgrounds throughout, these pictures make for a fun and challenging coloring experience, and give budding artists a fun opportunity to play creatively with color and character. All pages are printed single sided on quality stock so you can use most coloring materials to complete the drawings.

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The Awesome Anime Characters booklet is the ultimate quick-reference guide to drawing anime's most exciting action characters.

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Vogue Knitting Lace collects more than 40 lace accessories, shawls, sweaters, and dresses from Vogue Knitting magazine for a diverse collection that will leave knitters breathless. Delicate yet bold, lace is one of knitting's most beloved and beautiful techniques. Diverse in every possible way, this collection includes many different types of projects over a range of skill levels. Fingerless gloves, hats, shawls, pullovers, cardigans, and dresses are all included, varying in complexity from small lace inserts to easy repeats to overall complex patterning. A great collection for both those just starting to dabble with lace and those experienced in the technique, Vogue Knitting Lace packs beauty and value into a stunning package.

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Yarn Tarot is a wool-infused interpretation of the classic Rider-Waite tarot deck to reflect the modern and diverse fiber arts community with breathtaking artwork. Inspired by the classic Rider-Waite tarot deck, Yarn Tarot is for anyone who appreciates wool- and yarn-related crafts. Each suit has been translated into a different fiber craft: swords become knitting needles, wands become crochet hooks, pentacles become hand-weaving looms, and cups become drop spindles. With characters of various races, genders, body types, and ages, Yarn Tarot reflects the inclusive morals of the fiber arts community. All 78 major and minor arcana cards are represented with gorgeous illustrations in rich colors. Complete with a guidebook that includes core knowledge about reading tarot, example spreads, and upright and reversal meanings for each card, this deck is suitable for tarot readers of all levels, whether they are looking to inspire spiritual connection or aim for agnostic reflection.

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Embark on your own creative journey with the beautiful Color Odyssey. Stunningly intricate black and White designs are inspired by nature and penned by professional tattoo artist and former reality TV star Chris Garver. With the world discovering the meditative power of adult colouring, pick up the pens and make sure you don't get left behind on this Odyssey.

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In this follow-up to the best-selling The Master Guide to Drawing Anime, manga master Christopher Hart focuses on some of the most popular characters of Japanese anime: the dynamic and beautiful women and girls. Aspiring anime artists will learn all the ins and outs of creating these stunning heroines, schoolgirls and fantasy characters. Basic templates make it easy to draw the head, hairstyles, clothing, body proportions and more. Tutorials on creating scenes and multiple characters take the drawings to the next level. All of these topics and more are covered with Christopher Hart's trademark easy-to-follow steps with helpful techniques and tips.

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Start with a heart shape . . . and end with a beautiful finished piece of art!You’ll love Jane Davenport’s fabulous, fun, and amazingly easy technique for drawing figures. For aspiring artists, drawing people can be intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Over years working as a fashion illustrator, Jane Davenport devised her own method of creating in-proportion figures. Her clever core technique involves using equal-size hearts to build the body’s structure. And Jane’s results have been astounding: her students go from “I can’t draw a stick figure” to producing gorgeous, well-proportioned illustrations. After laying out the basics, her imaginative guide walks you through working with different mediums; drawing the head, face, clothing, hair, and features; and constructing figures inspired by fashion, fantasy, life drawing, and more.

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This guide helps artists learn to draw natural-looking figures. Hart portrays everyday, real-life gestures on human-looking foundation figures: standing, sitting, kneeling and reclining, with arms folded, ankles crossed, hands on hips and more, all shown from various angles. He also explores deeper concepts such as perspective, illusion of depth, casting shadows and foreshortening, and provides step-by-step tutorials that take artists through complete, naturally posed figure drawings from start to finish.

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An original twist on hidden pictures for all ages. This collection of coloring pages celebrates the dreamlike art of Stephanie Law, with 30+ projects featuring intricate worlds of wonder and the beauty of nature, including dozens of hidden images within those artworks. Spark your imagination as you bring each image to life, finding secret treasures throughout the exquisitely detailed drawings. The answers are included in the back of the book.

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Jane Davenport's stunning journal will send women on a satisfying journey of self-discovery. Bombarded by constant demands from work, home, family, friends, and social media, women crave the opportunity to slow down and reflect on what is truly important. Journaling is a proven therapeutic process that promotes well-being and sparks creativity, but newcomers can feel intimidated the first time they face a blank page. Where should they begin? Imagine Out Loud combines famed artist Jane Davenport's inspirational artwork, trademark "Jane-isms," and quotations with compelling journaling prompts. Readers will be moved to write, make lists, doodle, and draw. Designed to encourage introspection and self-discovery, Imagine Out Loud will be a constant companion in the search for creative and personal fulfillment.

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Tell your own story in comic-book form with this blank journal—already formatted with panels!An intro from art instruction superstar Christopher Hart will get you started. Whether they’re interested in producing comic strips, manga, or graphic novels, aspiring illustrators can begin their own artistic journey with this specially produced journal. Every page features blank, black-framed panels formatted in the comic-book style, and separate sections throughout allow artists to create several different stories. Those with more experience can use the journal to flesh out their narrative and visual ideas, while beginners can experiment with the format and see where it takes them. The possibilities for self-expression are endless!

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The third title in Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series, Tips & Tricks has over 100 essential drawing techniques for artists who want to fine-tune their anime and manga drawing skills. This is the guide that all anime and manga artists—of any level—need! Chris Hart delves deep into the specifics of drawing anime characters and scenes and explores every aspect of anime forms. He reveals his secrets for composing a complete picture, and discusses rarely covered topics. Entirely new tutorials include instruction on drawing hands and feet in different gestures or positions, arranging characters within the action, and creating nuanced expressions. Fans of the Master Guide to Drawing Anime books will find this anime drawing book to be invaluable in strengthening their drawing skills, while newcomers ready to learn to draw will see this as a perfect introduction to the series.Suitable for all levels, from beginners who are just starting to learn how to draw anime, to advanced users who want to hone their skills, this is the ideal resource for all fans of anime and manga drawing, and can be used on its own or with the other titles in the Master Guide to Drawing Anime series. Drawing books are a perennial present to inspire young artists and a popular gift for teens. There is no greater tool than an art book to spark creativity, develop new artistic skills, and help kids and teens channel their energy towards positive self-expression. Paperback; 144 pages; 9 in W by 10 in H.

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Draw along with bestselling author and artist Christopher Hart as he shows you how to draw...anything! In You Can Draw Anything!, acclaimed drawing instructor and author Christopher Hart leads you through a fun, easy, and informative course in learning to draw. Each lesson teaches you how to create one or more specific drawings, while also sharing important art principles that you can apply to many drawings. In classic Christopher Hart style, the lessons are shown step by step with concise but valuable instruction, captions, and helpful hints. The lessons are grouped into chapters that allow you to explore a variety of subjects, including animals, people, flowers and trees, cute stuff, magical themes, and more. It’s like taking a course in art school—from the comfort of your own home!

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Want more accessories to knit? This gorgeous entry in the Knit Noro series offers 30 brand-new designs that incorporate fun techniques - cabling, mitred squares, short rows, corrugated ribbing, slip stitch and more - while still remaining accessible to knitters of every skill level. The projects make the most of Noro Yarns' vibrant hues and bold self-striping patterns and include gloves, socks, hats, shawls and ponchos, all selected specifically for the ways in which they show off those trademark colourways and luxurious fibres.

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“Novice knitters will appreciate the variety of projects, as well as the helpful tutorials.” —Library Journal 60 Quick Knits for Beginners is an essential volume for every novice knitter and anyone picking up needles for the first time! Offering a wide array of creative techniques and attractive beginner knitting patterns, this entry in the beloved 60 Quick Knits series is the perfect book for anyone learning to knit. Accessible, fun, illustrated with step-by-step instructions, and featuring insightful sidebars throughout, it demystifies complex skills and instills indispensable knitting wisdom. The projects themselves are everything new or experimenting knitters could ever want, from scarves, cowls, and mittens to shawls, socks, and easy baby knits. And even though several garments have instructions specifically written for beginners, they’re also chic enough for those with more experience.Whether you’re new to knitting and searching for the perfect beginners knitting book, or an experienced knitter looking for stylish knitting pattern books with fast and easy projects, 60 Quick Knits for Beginners is a valuable addition to any knitter’s stash.

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