הוצאת NORTH LIGHT BOOKS
הספרים של הוצאת NORTH LIGHT BOOKS
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Collage Fusion shows you how to create meaningful art with your favorite mediums - including fabrics, paint, papers, encaustic and so much more - using the Telamadera Fusion process. Artist Alma de la Melena Cox combined the Spanish words for fabric (tela) and wood (madera) to express the com...
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Learn how to draw male and female fashion models, using Lee Hammond''s fun and easy techniques for realistic results. Hundreds of step by step illustrations show how to break down the figure into simple shapes that can be drawn one at a time.'...
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Donna's back with fresh new projects featuring her easy and fun one-stroke technique. Designed to ensure success even for the most basic beginner, this guide takes the guesswork out of getting started with step-by-step instructions and projects that guarantee great results right away.
As Donn... |
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Helps fellow designers keep the creativity and the great design flowing. Presented in sketch-book style, 25 case studies show how award-winning designers imagine, polish and sell their designs....
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Donna Dewberry is known for her innovative and easy-to-use one-stroke technique. With Flowers A to Z with Donna Dewberry, devoted fans and beginning painters alike will learn to create gorgeous garden flowers and wildflowers using the method she teaches on her popular PBS show. Taking the reader t...
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Best-selling author and artist Claudia Nice shows readers how to create incredible art in watercolor, pen and ink. She makes it easy by covering all the drawing and painting basics--from materials and texture techniques to color theory and special effects. It's a one-of-a-kind course in making ext...
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In this unique guide, 11 different oil painting projects show decorative painters how to create bluebirds, cardinals, goldfinches, hummingbirds and more. Each project is explained in more than 20 steps and includes material lists.'...
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Discusses the materials and basic techniques for drawing with ink and includes step-by-step exercises....
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The only complete guide - for all types and levels of artists - on sketching from life in pen and ink, written by a master of the subject and presented in easy-to-follow, step-by-step fashion.
Claudia Nice teaches artists how to create powerful sketches of plants, skies, waterscapes, hou... |
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Using picture after picture (and handwritten instructions, for a more intimate feel), Claudia Nice teaches artists how to use dots, fine lines, brush strokes, black & white and color-a mixture of mediums and techniques to create the gleaming transparency of glass, rolling surf and ocean waves, the w...
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50 all-new flowers from best-selling decorative painting author Donna Dewberry
Includes projects for all skill levels, from beginners looking for an introduction to advanced painters seeking more intricate designs Features an expanded range of subject matter, including a section on flow... |
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It's one-stop shopping for all things one-stroke! Presented in reference-book format, more than 60 complete step-by-step demonstrations plus 10 gorgeous examples of great composition and design offer readers the fastest and best way to learn One-Stroke painting. With 400+ color photos, all of Donna ...
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A complete course in drawing, Drawing People focuses on the clothed person as opposed to the nude figure. The first part of the book discusses the necessary parts of any drawing-proportion, perspective and value.
Part two deals with drawing folds and drapery. Author Barbara Bradley shows r... |
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In a series of step-by-step demonstrations and illustrations, the author shows how to create the look of metal, wood, hair and other remarkably realistic textures. The book will appeal to both doodlers and more advanced pencil artists.'...
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Beautiful brushstrokes step by step!
This is the one! The Brushstroke Handbook is your complete reference for mastering more than 50 fabulous strokes. Inside you'll find visual, step-by-step instruction divided into two sections that detail techniques for working with both round and fl... |
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The Designer's Complete Index. It's creative, powerful, inspiring and real - providing all the insight and problem-solving muscle a designer needs to produce the best work of their life.
This super-cool boxed set contains all three of Jim Krause's best-selling "Index" books, including Idea In... |
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You can achieve great results with polymer clay! With the 50+ techniques in this book, you can create polymer clay buttons or boxes or anything in between. Starting with the very basics (such as rolling, baking and gluing), Sue then moves on to more advanced methods: marbling, texturing, millefi...
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Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting (Mastering (North Light Books))
מאת Ian Roberts
Create Better Compositions by Design
The path to better painting begins with Mastering Composition. This effective guide blends clear, visual instruction with 5 step-by-step demonstrations to show you how to plan and paint your best work yet. Composition is the key, an... |
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This in-depth guide is almost like getting two books in one. Not only will you receive the guidance and insight to create jewelry that is embedded with personal meaning, but Amulets and Talismans also features extensive instruction on a wide variety of cold-connection techniques that can be applied ...
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Learn to combine freeform knitting and crochet into gorgeous wearable art with patterns and instruction for every level of freeform artist. Find inspiration in master freeform artist, Prudence Mapstone, through her gallery of stunning freeform creations. Organized for easy access, each pattern is la...
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Despite its being the basic vocabulary of decorative painting, strokework is still one of the hardest skills to master. This book assumes no prior knowledge of strokework on the part of the reader in order to ensure they learn good painting habits right from the start.
Inside, readers will fi... |
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A world of polymer clay magic, all in one book! Features 15 step-by-step projects for creating clay fairies, gnomes, trolls and other enchanting figures All materials are readily available at local craft stores The whimsical creatures of fantasy spring to life through polymer clay projects in t...
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Discover your Mosaic Muse:
Mosaics transform a plain surface into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Now you too can create beautiful, quirky, imaginative and whimsical mosaics with Wild Tiles. You'll find 34 projects and variations, easy-to-use patterns, step-by-step photography and plenty... |
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From a cute chick and a curly-haired doll to colorful mice and a patchwork tortoise, here you will find 25 unique designs for newborns to teens.
Try knitting the colorful Stripy Ball for little ones to play with, or Goldilocks and the Three Bears Finger Puppets for older children to enjo... |
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Push Color Beyond the Ordinary
Let go of what you see, and paint what you feel! Brilliant Color reveals a new way of thinking about color, empowering you to push the envelope beyond ordinary realism into bold landscapes full of life and energy. The transformation begins by learning to s... |
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The Big Book of Realistic Drawing Secrets: Easy Techniques for drawing people, animals, flowers and nature
מאת Carrie Stuart Park
Clear instruction on supplies and references; shapes and values; a variety of people, animal and nature subjects; refining your drawings; and more. It is easy enough to use so that even complete beginners will have the confidence to give it a try, but it also has enough information that readers will...
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A manual on drawing portraits from photographs, using the author's blended-pencil drawing technique, and offering advice on how to suggest three dimensions on simple shapes....
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*Author is a well-known and successful TV personality with regular how-to shows on PBS and HSN
*Combines latest craze for large outdoor living spaces with Donna's colorful decorative designs *Provides perforated "Color Recipe Cards" and storage pocket for ease of color matching ... |
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Everyone, even those who claim they can't draw, can keep an illustrated sketchbook journal. Learning how to creatively illustrate their thoughts, ideas and feelings, readers will delight in recording the world around them as well as the events and details of their lives.
Claudia Nice, one of ... |
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Mixed-Media Mosaics: Techniques and Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads & Other Embellishments
מאת Laurie Mika
Great crossover potential--introduces a fresh creative medium and process for mixed-media, collage, assemblage, polymer clay and mosaic tile artists.
Project variety--along with more familiar surfaces (like tables and mirrors), mosaic work is introduced in refreshingly new formats, such ... |
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Landscapes and flowers are decorative painters' top two favorite subjects--Donna combines both in this book.
Author is successful TV personality with weekly shows on PBS and bi-weekly shows on HSN and America's Store. In 20 step-by-step demos, Donna Dewberry brings her distinctive style ... |
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Interactive Art Workshop guides the reader step-by-step through the creation of more than 20 projects, each with a unique interactive element ranging from paper wheels that magically change images as they are turned, to fully functioning pull tabs, to flapping doors and slide puzzles. A gallery of i...
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Capture the charm of children in a fresh and lively manner.
Discover the secrets to painting portraits that radiate the magical spark of childhood. Inside, you'll learn how to use the fresh, direct medium of pastel to capture realistic likenesses, as well as the unique spirits of your young... |
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For the beginner or experienced painter, this book provided inspiration and insight into the art of watercolour. Learn how the unusual techniques of pouring paint and masking give a glowing quality to the picture. Pouring causes the colour to tint rather than cover the paper while masking allows m...
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Beloved artist Charles Reid gives readers a rare look into his artistic life with this fascinating book. The paintings on each page have been selected from the actual sketchbooks he has kept for the past 25 years.
These breathtaking illustrations are accompanied by concise commentary and advic... |
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Everything you need to know to put your drawings and paintings into perspective!
If the concept of perspective makes you think of confusing angles, fancy measuring gadgets and complicated theories, get ready for a very pleasant surprise. In this comprehensive guide, Phil Metzger demystif... |
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Celebrate the beauty, diversity and expression of drawing with this second collection in the Strokes of Genius series - 140 examples of the finest drawing being done today. Fresh from the studios and sketchpads of 100 artists, these striking creations run the gamut from highly detailed, remarkably r...
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With two popular mediums and a favorite topic, Dramatic Light is sure to become a staple on every artist’s bookshelf. This guide shows painters how to capture the elusive quality of light and make their work glow from within. Highlights include:
-Instruction in both watercolor and oils |
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*Artists of all skill levels will find tips and techniques to help them develop their craft
*17 step-by-step demonstrations make complex techniques easy to understand *Provides fundamental skills that translate into other mediums Absolute beginners and those looking for a refresher... |
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The Rocky Mountain region of the American West is renowned for it’s natural beauty - rugged, snowcapped peaks, sweeping valley vistas, towering pine trees, delicate wildflowers - as well as it’s artistic splendor, with many noted sculptors living and working in this area. The region’s art fest...
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Inside readers will find more than a dozen innovative techniques and step by step demonstrations of 12 different collage projects specifically designed to help them achieve the modern, eclectic collage effect that's so popular today.
Collage Discovery Workshop shows readers how to rust or anti... |
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Most drawing books show the reader how to put pencil to paper in order to create an image. Drawing from Within show the reader how to create using not only the tools in their hands, but also their greatest tools - their mind and spirit. With only pencil and paper, the authors encourage and inspire t...
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The overwhelming beauty of the outdoors is one of the most inspiring, and elusive, subjects for painters. With "Landscape Painting Inside & Out", Kevin D. Macpherson first shows readers how to see like an artist, then teaches them how to recreate their vision into stunning outdoor scenes. His insigh...
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Hungry for new knitting techniques? Try knitting brioche!
Knitting Brioche is the first and only knitting book devoted exclusively to brioche stitch, a knitting technique that creates a double-sided fabric. This complete guide will take you from your first brioche stitches to your first (... |
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Clear Instruction from an Award-Winning Artist
*No other book provides such clear instruction for putting people into paintings *Watercolor and people is a can’t-miss combo--the most popular medium with the most popular subject matter! A lot of books teach artists how to draw portrait... |
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A value-packed guide with more than 100 designs, Simply Cards makes it easy for even the complete beginner to create fashionable greetings in minutes. The book:
-Doubles the fun for crafters: Each of the 52 step-by-step projects includes a variation that creates a completely different look wit... |
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Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions: Learn To Solve The Most Common Painting Problems
מאת Charles Reid
As one of the most sought after workshop instructors, Charles Reid possesses certain skills that set him apart from his students. In Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions, he shares that knowledge with readers, teaching them how to become better watercolorists. Through before and after photos of vario...
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A fun and hip re-introduction to the nostalgic craft of macrame, Mod Knots features inspirational projects and a variety of fun, “knotty” techniques. Once you’ve mastered all of the basic knots, you will be able to create a number of wearable projects using those knots, including jewelry, pers...
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This book will have beginning artists of all ages drawing faces that are strikingly realistic and detailed. Artist Carrie Stuart Parks honed her fast and effective drawing skills as a professional forensic artist. Here she makes drawing fun and easy, showing beginners how to render vivid self portr...
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In this follow-up to Celebrate Your Creative Self, Mary Todd Beam demonstrates how to take your creativity to the next level by further exploring ways to use color, design, metaphors and symbols to bring that creative edge to your work. New techniques focus on expressing life experiences and recordi...
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Bead And Wire Jewelry Exposed: 50 Designer Projects Featuring Beadalon And Swarovski
מאת Margot Potter
In Bead and Wire Jewelry Exposed, authors Katie Hacker, Fernando DaSilva and Margot Potter offer over 50 high-fashion jewelry pieces made using unique techniques that reveal typically hidden components like beading wire, cording, findings, tubing and chain as the central focus of the design. While t...
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Step-by-step instructions for drawing realistic looking portraits demonstrate how to draw individual facial features and add the right highlights and shadows....
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Mastering Color takes artists beyond the color wheel for a deeper understanding of the emotional and practical uses of their palettes. It features inventive, yet easy-to-understand, concepts and techniques that apply to every subject, medium, and painting level, with:
-An in-depth section on t... |
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Join The Naughty Secretary Club!
If you prefer your jewelry subtle and serious, you might want to go ahead and set this book back on the shelf. However, if kitschy accessories made with a wink and a smile are your cup of tea, this book will have you on the edge of your chair. The Naughty... |
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Create Wall Art that Reflects Your Style
Looking for quick, creative ways to add art to the spaces in your home? You'll find them here. Artful Spaces gives you just what you want - art projects that actually look good and take hardly any time at all. And the best part: There's no experienc... |
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Readers will take a trip back to simpler times as ten demonstrations, painted on watercolor paper, show step-by-step how to create cottages in a variety of architectural styles such as English Tudor, Cape Cod and classic farmhouses. Dozens of quick mini-demonstrations teach readers how to embellish ...
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The funky, colorful projects in Collage Unleashed encourage readers to turn off their inner critics and tap into a childlike sense of wonder and imagination. With projects that range from art books and fabric journals to mixed-media paintings, this book:
-Showcases three of the most popular t... |
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Awe-inspiring works by contemporary masters, along with the secrets behind its creation.
Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing Drawing is the most intimate and immediate form of self-expression, fundamental to every artist's ability to communicate with a viewer. The sense of energy and... |
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Learn to capture vivid colours and delicate intricacies of all kinds of flowers with easy to follow painting techniques....
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With Pencil Magic, readers will learn to improve their artistic skills with just two simple tools: pencil and paper. Featuring invaluable instruction, this guide will help beginning and advanced artists master the fundamentals of drawing, including: -The spectrum of basic strokes, including sharp, ...
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"Versatility, immediacy, luminosity, brilliance, ease of use--all these are attributes of working in pastel, but probably the most important of all is that it's just a lot of fun!" --Maggie Price
Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price.... |
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In Jerry Yarnell's Landscape Painting Secrets, readers will refresh their knowledge of basic acrylic painting (materials, terminology, color mixing, working with values and simple generic techniques) before mastering landscape elements that will take their painting to a new level. Intermediate to ad...
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Children are a powerfully popular subject with beginning and intermediate artists. Whatever age or skill level, even if they think that they can't be taught, readers learn how to draw incredibly realistic children in basic black and white with time-tested drawing principles refined into a foolproo...
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Capture Every Cute and Cuddly Detail, Step-by–Step!
Who can resist the appeal of adorable baby animals? From their big, round eyes to their soft, cuddly fur, these little creatures are a special delight. Now you can learn to draw all your favorites following the step-by-step instructi... |
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Artists constantly tell us that they need guidance for rendering skin tones in their portraiture. This book helps them overcome this elusive challenge by providing a clear set of easy-to-follow principles for painting a variety of skin tones in three major mediums--oil, pastel and watercolor. The ...
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Flip-book concept is unique to the marketplace in that knitters will be able to create literally thousdands of customized sock designs by simply flipping divided pages
Socks a la Carte is the ultimate resource for sock knitters who want to design their own original patterns without starting comp... |
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The Simple Secret to Better Painting: How to Immediately Improve Your Work with the One Rule of Composition
מאת Greg Albert
Composition is one of the most important elements to any painting, but it can also be one of the most intimidating. The long list of rules for designing and structuring a work is complicated, hard to remember and downright mystifying. In this simple resource, Greg Albert boils it all down to o...
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The Impatient Beader Gets Inspired!: A Crafty Chick's Guide to Instant Inspiration
מאת Margot Potter
INSPIRATION IS ALL AROUND YOU, and this is the book to help you make the most of it! Every chapter is a celebration of all things arts and craftastic. Every project is fun to make and every technique is easy to master. So, get out a smock and beret and forget the naysayers--you are about t...
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"As an artist, you have the power to make an ordinary scene extraordinary. You can manipulate the light and shadow in your references for subtle or dramatic effect. Once you learn how, you will see your work become more exciting than it has ever been before."
Often, inspiration co... |
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Step-by-step instructions for creating realistic animal portraits demonstrate how to draw shapes, features, and textures and use shading to create a three-dimensional look....
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In Puppet Mania!, a master of the art brings kids thirteen original projects they can make on their own, primarily using everyday household materials. Many of the projects the author includes here are for puppets he himself designed and created as a kid. There's Sock Puppy, Banana Buddy, Running Rab...
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Magazine editor and popular author Sharilyn Miller knows the jewelry making audience like no one else. In this latest book, she shows crafters of all levels how to get in on the popularity of jewelry and beading, with:
-An in-depth section on design and construction techniques that makes it a ... |
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East meets West
Combine Chinese and Western painting techniques to create beautiful flower paintings. In this beautifully illustrated book, two proud traditions mix and mingle to create fresh watercolor expressions. Learn how to infuse your flowers with new life using a combinatio... |
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With this easy-to-use guide, jewelry designer Linda Jones shows readers how to create stylish pieces of their own, with just three pieces of equipment and the minimum of fuss. This book includes:
* 35 simple-to-make projects, including jewelry for weddings and pieces based on classical designs... |
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Create realistic, emotion-filled wildlife paintings using acrylic paints with step-by-step demonstrations teaching the entire process, from quick pencil sketches to finished artwork. Discover simple ways to create evocative compositions, create tension, instill calm, and use light and atmosphere to ...
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Exploring Watercolor: Creative Exercises and Techniques for Watercolor and Mixed Media
מאת Elizabeth Groves
"Paint what you feel, not just what you see, and you'll begin to see the world in a different light."
What if . . . instead of waiting for the "big idea," you begin a painting by dropping beautiful color onto your paper and seeing where it takes you? What if . . . you paint with ... |
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"You are about to embark on a wondrous journey, full of flowers, and light, and--wait, wrong book. This book is about the darker side of craft.
If you are familiar with our website, this will be like an old friend, except it won't call you at three in the morning asking for bail money." ... |
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Features over 40 step-by-step projects using basic techniques and readily available supplies.
Ideal for beginning artists and hobbyists learning basic colored pencil as well as more experienced artists looking to perfect their technique. Readers will learn to draw flowers, people, animals, m... |
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Simply Beaded Bliss: Adding Unique Elements to Classic Beaded Jewelry, Gifts and Cards
מאת Heidi Boyd
Every project in Simply Beaded Bliss features classic beading that will appeal to readers of all skill levels and inclinations. Step-by-step jewelry projects show the reader how to combine a wide variety of interesting elements, including sequins, buttons, phone wire, snaps, washers and tin with tra...
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For more than 25 years Jack Reid has been an accomplished artist and illustrator, teaching more than 10,000 students the basic skills of painting and drawing. With this book, Reid offers a beginner's guide to watercolour painting....
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Presenting an array of floral bouquets and decorations, Creative Wedding Florals You Can Make is the perfect alternative to hiring a professional florist. Featuring detailed, step-by-step projects for making fabulous floral decorations out of both silk and dried flowers in addition to fresh, wedding...
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Over half a million Lee Hammond books sold!
*Over 20 step-by-step projects walk readers step-by-step through painting realistic and detailed life-like people *Specific demonstrations simplify difficult features such as eyes, noses, hair, and mouths *Includes everything a beginner needs from ... |
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Watercolor in Motion: How to Create Powerful Paintings, Step by Step (Book & DVD)
מאת Birgit Oconnor
Painting wet-into-wet is one of the most popular yet challenging ways to paint with watercolor.
There is no other book that contains this type and quality of instruction in print and DVD/video. Features a 50-minute DVD that allows readers to actually see how to manipulate paint and water. ... |
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This liberating guide to pouring transparent watercolour makes this unusual technique achievable and enjoyable. Here, the author breaks down her innovative 'pouring' process with visual guidance that includes: beginning-to-end instruction; four full-length demos and multiple mini-demos that show how...
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This updated version of The Creative Artist breathes new life into a popular North Light classic, helping artists reach greater levels of creativity, inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Perfect for fans of the original--and anyone who wants to be more creative--this book includes:
-A fresh, ... |
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Everything you need to know to turn your photos into beautiful, light-filled watercolors.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, watercolor has the power to transform that picture into pure poetry. This book will show you how to do just that, step by creative step. Inside, you’ll learn h... |
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The step-by-step instructions found in Layered, Tattered and Stitched will provide you with the inspiration and techniques in order to create fabric-art with incredible depth and personal signifcance. Throughout the book, the author uses a mixture of atypical sewing techniques such as trapping found...
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Encaustic (wax) painting is a relatively simple process that produces highly impressive results. In Encaustic Workshop, you will be introduced to encaustic painting through its history, tools and supplies needed and thirty-five techniques for delving into this layered medium. Learn how to mix in pig...
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The clear and easy patterns in Knitted Bears are accompanied by stunning photographs that showcase the charming nature of the toys and their mischievous personalities. Each project is created with a wonderful range of soft yarns in gorgeous colors and every single bear includes patterns for their o...
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Recipes for tasty cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres are not the only things that you’ll find in Pints and Purls. For the social knitter who likes to have one drink (or a few!), there are a variety of portable projects such as drink cozies and soft scarves that feature simple-to-follow patte...
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Mix Glowing Color Palettes to Create Stunning Jewelry
Learn to approach color as a painter does, only your palette will be rainbow-hued beads, and your paintings will be spectacular jewelry you can wear! Beaded Colorways shows you how to mix beads and gems together to create custom c... |
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Create unique, imaginative jewelry that tells a story!
With simple step-by-step instructions and a creative can-do attitude, beautiful inspired jewelry is easy to make. Links will show you how your family and friends, nature, striking colors and, of course, the ingredients of you... |
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In this in-depth look at the book as art, you will be guided through not only a wide variety of binding techniques and structure styles, but you will also learn a variety of mixed-media applications to create various works of art. See the form and function of making a book in a new light - viewed as...
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Beautiful, one-of-a-kind projects that are easy-to-make, rubber stamped jewelry appeals not only to rubber stampers and jewelry makers but to crafters of all skill levels. These fabulous jewelry sets are created with simple techniques that lead to beautiful results.
In no time at all, readers ... |
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Written in Margot's humorous voice, Beyond the Bead leads readers through a series of techniques for creating unique mixed-media jewelry. Step-by-step instruction is provided for all the techniques including working with glass, resin and plastic, polymer and metal clay, felt and fibers, hardware sto...
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Drawing people is more than just accurately capturing the anatomy and details of the subject. Artists that capture the soul of the model breathe life into the artwork by expressing a mood, idea or emotion that cannot be captured by accurate rendering alone. Life Drawing will give the reader all the ...
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