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Learn how to draw manga characters and scenes! Best-selling author, Christopher Hart, teaches budding artists how to master drawing manga hair, poses, facial expressions, and more in this essential how-to-draw volume.

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For anyone with manga mania, this guided sketchbook will be an endless source of instruction and inspiration. In easy-to-follow lessons interspersed with high-quality pages for hands-on practice, bestselling author Christopher Hart shows how to bring manga's faeries, warriors, villains, sci-fi figures and monsters to life. The pad encourages students to sketch right along with Hart, mastering the skills to draw characters' heads, expressions, bodies, outfits and dynamic action poses.

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Bestselling author and veteran art teacher Catherine V. Holmes teaches readers to draw a wide variety of animals, plants, and landscapes from all around the world, 15 minutes at a time. Author and artist extraordinaire, Catherine V. Holmes goes beyond the backyard with Drawing Nature, a quick and easy guide to drawing animals, plants, and landscapes from across the globe. Step-by-step tutorials break down how to illustrate perennial favorites like eagles and elephants, as well as more exotic subjects like capybaras, baobab trees, and echidnas, in just 15 minutes per project. Readers will work in pencil, oil pastel, and other mediums as they learn about techniques like shading, scumbling, and hatching. From cuddly koalas to hairy tarantulas, Drawing Nature makes it easy for nature lovers of all ages to draw fascinating flora and fauna from every continent.

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Artist Pamela Thayer creates a beautiful collection of varied images to color while reflecting on inspirational Bible verses.God Is Love provides a peaceful and meditative coloring experience. More than 60 inspirational Bible verses are brought to life through artist Pamela Thayer's lovely illustrations. Peaceful landscapes, delightful flowers, charming birds, flowers, butterflies, intricate mandalas, beautiful crosses, and other evocative images perfectly complement some of the most encouraging and moving verses of the Bible. The entire family will enjoy nurturing their souls and their creative spirits as they fill the pages with glorious color and reflect on God's word.

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Debut cookbook from Michael Platt, a teen baker, social entrepreneur, and food-justice advocate. Featuring 45+ dessert recipes for cupcakes, cookies, snacks and more, served up with valuable life lessons—Michaels Desserts goes beyond baking and triumphs amidst autobiographies and other inspirational books for black teen boys. Combining a fun cookbook with Michael’s mission to bring awareness to food and poverty, Sweets for a Cause will quickly become a favorite teen baking book that builds skills in the kitchen, celebrates history, and inspires activism. The desserts recipes collection includes Michael’s signature Freedom Fighter Cupcakes themed around figures from the history of civil rights and activism—Martin Luther King Jr., Grandpa Kitchen, José Andrés, Maya Angelou, Malala Yousafzai, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Harriet Tubman, and more—as well as chapters on pies, tarts, cakes, snacks, and breads. Each dessert features stunning photography, a list of ingredients, easy-to-do step-by-step instructions, and insightful tips from Michael that will make baking tons of fun.Truly a cookbook for all ages, whether baking with kids or wanting to support Michael’s incredible mission, adding Michael’s Desserts: Sweets for a Cause to your collection will bring hope to heart and tasty treats to your table. For teaching your teenager to bake—or for those whose kids cook already—Michael serves up sweet recipes for desserts and a drive towards social activism! Paperback; 128 pages; 7.5 in W by 9.5 in H.

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This is a new twist on the popular theme of colouring animals! Anyone who needs a bit more calm will love this book featuring adorable creatures in yoga poses�dogs, cats, bunnies, elephants, foxes, sloths and more�some inside delightfully-themed frames to match each animal (a fox framed by a woodland motif, a panda with a bamboo/East Asian motif), as well as �yoga class� pages, pages of animals doing yoga or meditating together. Includes a page in the back with animals in clearly defined poses with the names of the poses labeled underneath. If you�re into colouring and yoga, this is the book for you. From the successful Etsy artist of Le Petite Market, Kimma Parrish, comes a special collection loaded with 35+ colouring projects. Readers will love the unique work of this creator that provides the perfect inspiration for creativity and calming the mind.

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“Those who have difficulty with planning or journaling will be inspired by the multitude of projects and options for personalizing their daily and overall life story. . . . Highly recommended.” —Library Journal (Starred review)Need to get organized? Blogging star Rebecca Spooner shows you how to create a great journal that will put your life in order. Whether you’re rearranging your laundry room, planning the week’s menus, outlining your dream vacation, or training for your first 5K, Journal Me Organized provides all the information you need to eliminate mental clutter, focus on goals, and enjoy a creative outlet. Author Rebecca Spooner covers everything, from choosing a notebook and the basics of cross-referencing to the intricacies of different types of journaling, planning, goal setting, and time management. The fun truly begins with Spooner’s inspirational pages, clever ideas, and easy-to-follow instructions. She provides tutorials, sample lettering to trace, and templates that range from minimalist daily spreads to exuberant designs that capture the joy of holidays, birthdays, and personal milestones.

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Make the most adorable costumes for dressing-up using just a T-shirt, your imagination and the easiest sewing techniques ever!

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Every knitter—beginner or expert—should have this journal! Guided, adaptable to different skill levels,and created by Vogue Knitting, it’s designed to meet all your needs! Whatever your level and whatever your project, TheVogue Knitting Project Journal provides the professional guidance you need and the creative freedom you want. Casual knitters will find guided entries to help them record essential information, such as needle size, yarns, and more. Experienced knitters get ample space to track alterations to existing patterns. For budding and seasoned knitwear designers alike, there’s gridded paper to draw schematics, knitter's graph paper to create charts, specialized knitter’s colorwork graph paper, and more—everything they could possibly require. With 25 project templates, vital design insight such as project yarn estimates, standard body measurements, and instructions for drawing schematics and making alterations, this is every knitter’s dream journal.

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This is a comprehensive tutorial on how to draw an array of cartoon faces. This is the latest in the bestselling 'How to Draw' series, from master cartoonist and prolific author Chris Hart. It includes step-by-step instructions and diagrams to accommodate beginners. The personality of a cartoon character begins with the face: the head, the features, the expressions. Get that right and you can create a memorable personality. Bestselling How to Draw author Christopher Hart presents the ultimate tutorial on the topic in masterful detail, covering characters both male and female, from babies to adults, in all shapes and sizes. His accessible, step-by-step demonstrations go through all the features and explain how to build a character. You can: explore appealing cartoon head types; see how to create a variety of eyes, brows, mouths, and popular hairstyles; and learn how to turn the head in different directions while maintaining a character's visual integrity. An introductory section discusses essential shading techniques while a bonus section shows the basics of drawing the entire body.

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Who better than design superstar Nicky Epstein to create an adorable collection of crochet patterns for today's wildly popular 18-inch dolls? Epstein's 25 playful, fashion-forward garments (from hats, coats and jackets to dresses, skirts and tops) range from classic to chic to trendy, and she gives all the basics on measuring, getting a great fit and choosing the right yarn and needles. Nicky's outfits make up a stylish complete doll wardrobe, perfect for a special little girl's special friend!

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Chris Hart has a head for figures - human figures, that is. Not only does he draw them with incredible style and flair, he also has a friendly, accessible teaching style that makes his how-to books super-sellers. In this unique figure-drawing course, Chris avoids the usual anatomy lessons that intimidate aspiring artists and gets right down to the basics young illustrators need to get started. Beginning with heads and facial expressions; he moves on to full figures; male and female, ideal and average, some in fashion poses and others in dynamic action. On every page, his practical advice and clear examples will help readers achieve terrific results - and have fun every step of the way.

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Loaded with lists of sample job interview questions, scripts for making phone calls, basic grocery staples, first-aid supplies, cleaning items, home repair tools to have on hand, etc., this book puts at the forefront things young adults are thinking about. In the age of COVID and chaos, social media, and sky-high rents, it's harder than ever to be an adult. No wonder so many young people have trouble adulting, aren't feeling it, and don't know how to begin. Being in charge of your own life seems exciting until you realize the so-called real world is a mix of daunting decisions and mundane details. Who knew that health insurance could be a deciding factor for taking or turning down your dream job? What exactly do you say to the doctor's office when you need to make an appointment? And why does laundry have to be separated and done so often? This book tackles and answers the questions young adults sometimes don't even know to ask. It's adulting 101 without having to take the class. Chapters in the book are ordered in a way that puts at the forefront the things young people are thinking about right now, with a new generation going into adulthood more likely to be living with family; more politically and civically engaged; and using social media as a communication tool/platform.

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The latest coloring book from bestselling author and former star of TV’s Miami Ink, Chris Garver, is a gorgeous collection of nature drawings, featuring wild animals, glorious flowers and foliage, and stunning landscapes. A follow-up to Chris Garver’s popular Color Odyssey and Animal Odyssey,Nature Odyssey contains nearly 85 gorgeously detailed drawings—from intimate close-ups of flowers and butterflies, to majestic portraits of animals, to bold landscapes. Printed on both sides of high-quality wood-free paper, the hand-drawn images provide hours of detailed coloring pleasure and inspiration. Fans of tattoo art and of Chris's work, as well as coloring enthusiasts who seek out beautiful images of flora and fauna, will cherish this volume.

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Attention all creative fashionistas! The ultimate guide to drawing today's most stylish fashion designs is here created by the world's most popular author of art-instruction books. Set your inner designer free with this on-trend sequel to Christopher Hart's bestselling 'Fashion Design Studio', featuring easy templates to help aspiring fashionistas draw the garments of their dreams. Hart not only covers perennially popular styles and the basics of drawing dresses, tops, trousers and accessories, he provides the fun details all fashion-forward artists love. Here are irresistibly hip touches like hi-low hemlines, cutout shoulders, patchwork denim, high-cut waistlines, floral-print ankle boots, and carefully clashed patterns. Every page will spark your creativity and give you all you need to draw your most fabulous creations!

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Award-winning teen humanitarian Ruby Kate Chitsey shares her remarkable story of becoming an activist for senior citizens through easy-to-do, youth-led charitable acts, and offers tips for how other kids can do the same. Ruby Kate Chitsey, founder and CEO of Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, speaks to kids about the motivation behind her charity and how kids can get involved. Ruby Kate tried the types of hobbies and activities that seemed to make her classmates really happy. But she didn’t like any of them. Instead, she just wanted to go with her mom to work at a local nursing home. It was there that Ruby Kate found her place in the world and her superpower . . . kindness. In Kindness Is My Hobby, Ruby Kate takes readers inside her life as an advocate for senior citizens. She tells the story of the Three Wishes Project, her flagship program that provides seniors with small gifts, and a variety of other programs that she and her team created to uplift seniors. Ruby shares an up-close perspective on the lives of residents inside long-term care facilities and brings awareness to the numerous challenges they face every day. The book also includes step-by-step instructions and resources for kids who want to start a charity for seniors in their communities, and even a few delicious recipes from some of Ruby’s friends. Ruby Kate’s inspirational story shows how one person can make a difference right where they are and how small acts of kindness can bring joy to those who need it most.

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Cook up something magical in your very own kitchen with 101 recipes inspired by Harry Potter, Tolkien, Arabian Nights, fairy tales, and more! For lovers of legends, literary enchantment, and (of course) food, Once Upon a Kitchen celebrates all things magical. Author and top chef Leslie Bilderback has created 101 recipes inspired by classic books, history, movies and TV shows. She draws from sources as rich and varied as Shakespeare's plays, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Grimm's fairy tales, Washington Irving, Lord of the Rings, the Star Wars saga, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the Potterverse. Enjoy Scheherazade's Arabic Coffee and Cardamom Cookies; a Coconut Shrimp Green Curry "Witches Brew" in honor of Macbeth; Gandalf's Cold Chicken and Pickles; Jedi Ration Bars; Rapunzel's Rampion Salad; Mary Poppins's We Are Not a Codfish and Chips; and Mulan's Dragon Fruit Pops.

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60 Quick Knit Gifts for Babies is a standout collection of 60 brand-new knitting patterns for blankets, accessories, garments, and toys for little ones up to two years old. When in need of something to knit that will make a baby—and his or her parents—go gaga, 60 Quick Knit Gifts for Babies has everything you'll need. From simple accessories like hats and mittens to garments like cardigans, pullovers, dresses, and rompers, there are plenty of options that will allow you to dress up that little one in style. Beyond clothing, there are numerous adorable knit baby blanket patterns and several loveable toys such as a koala and a sloth. No two items are alike, and unlike some knitting baby books, projects span every skill level and a broad range of techniques such as lace, cables, colorwork, brioche, and more. There is something accessible and enticing for every knitter. With every item worked in Cascade 220 Superwash, an affordable and easy-care yarn available in more than 100 colors, the riddle of which yarn to use is solved from the get-go. The latest and greatest collection of knitting patterns for babies in the bestselling 60 Quick Knits knitting book series is here—and knitters will turn to this book whenever a new bundle of joy arrives or it's time to celebrate those first couple of birthdays. Happy knitting!This big book of baby knits has everything that you could want from your knitting books and patterns, from the variety of projects included to the wide range of stitches and techniques used. Knitters of all levels in search of knitting pattern books for babies will be able to enjoy this adorable collection of giftable knits.

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The many dedicated fans of Noro's unique self-striping yarns will welcome these stunning full-size projects! Nothing beats a large project for showing off the beauty of Noro's trademark color-changing yarns, and Knit Blankets helps aficionados go big with this magnificent collection of 25 blankets. Inside, knitters will discover the most popular patterns from Noro magazines and books, along with brand-new and exclusive designs; the diverse techniques range from mitered squares to intarsia and entrelac. Spanning all skill levels, and complete with step-by-step tutorials for the more complex blankets, this volume will welcome, encourage, and inspire every knitter.

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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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