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Hardie Grant Books Still Life Drawing: A creative guide to observing the world around you
Still Life Drawing is a creative drawing activity book filled with quick, achievable and fun exercises from graphic artist and designer Alice Oehr. It takes inspiration from the traditions of still life drawing, helping you to create artworks with what you have on hand. Since the dawn of time, humans have drawn the items that surround them. Ancient Roman paintings of fruits and flowers kicked off a tradition adopted by artists from Caravaggio to Van Gogh. Still life requires us to slow down and pay attention to often-overlooked details – an art in itself. Colours, patterns and textures are everywhere, and noticing the shape of the coffee cup on our desk or the orange of a pumpkin at the market can spark all kinds of ideas. With Still Life Drawing learn to: Use uncomplicated techniques to represent objects on paper, Experiment with pattern and colour, Create texture with different mediums: collage, paint or even pixels, Take the time to appreciate the small things and build creativity into your routines, And of course use artistic license and find your own style. So many people say they can't draw, but everyone can. Still Life Drawing reminds us that putting pen to paper is a simple pleasure, available to anyone. And when it comes to combining colours, playing with pattern and exploring shapes, there are no rules. Taking inspiration from the objects we encounter is a great place to start, and can help us to find creativity and meaning in our everyday lives.
£13.49
Hardie Grant Books Still Life 1000 Piece Puzzle
Still Life is a vivid 1,000 piece puzzle of a decadent table scene illustrated by Melbourne-based artist Alice Oehr.The finished puzzle is 27 x 19.3 in and will take 3–10 hours to complete.Reduce your screen time and start mindful gaming. Puzzling is meditative, rewarding and satisfying. It is also a great social activity as it''s uncompetitive in nature and you can have as many players as you want.The Piece Full puzzle series is a collection of illustrated puzzles by artists from all over the world. You are compelled to piece the puzzle together as the images are so beautiful – you will want to frame them! A perfect gift as well as self purchase.
£15.29
Explore Australia Around the World in 80 Cocktails
Ever since its invention in the late 18th century, the cocktail has been a global traveller. Born in England and raised in America, a cocktail can take influences from all over the world and mix them up into exciting new combinations. This book celebrates this globe-trotting history through 80 cocktails – each with its own story to tell. Bartender and writer Chad Parkhill takes you on a whirlwind global tour, with recipes designed to be made at home. You’ll learn about the surprising military history behind the bubbly Venetian Spritz; how the G&T moved from India to England (and why the best in the world are now made in Spain); and how France’s Burgundy region turned tragedy into triumph with the Kir. Accompanied by gorgeous vintage-style illustrations, these stories and recipes are an ode to the joys of travel, history, and drinking.
£14.40