North Books imprint: 926 books
Crafty Superstar
Make Crafts on the Side, Earn Extra Cash, and Basically Have It All
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2009
Sell Out!
If the church-basement sale isn't quite your scene, Crafty Superstar is your go-to resource for selling your crafty goods part-time. Packed with ideas for setting up and selling out, the book includes loads of advice from experts like Faythe Levine, Jenny Harada and Jenny Hart.
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The Art of Mistakes
Unexpected Painting Techniques and the Practice of Creative Thinking
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2014
You can make art and deeply appreciate the Art of Mistakes.
When it comes to mistakes, we're all experts. Really. Yet fear of making mistakes often holds us back from trying new things. Inside, you will discover how our mistakes can be powerful opportunities for new ideas that we could never...
by Heidi Boyd
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2004
Blend your creative spirit with the quick and easy projects found inside Simply Beautiful Beading
From casual to sophisticated, and everything in between, you'll find beading designs to fit your personal style. Inside, you'll discover 53 simple yet stylish beading projects for exquisite jewelry,...
by Craig Nelson
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2012
A must-have reference for anyone who draws!
This is your complete guide to drawing-packed with everything you need to know about materials, techniques and drawing styles. Learn the secrets to rendering any subject, and quickly find the answers to common problems and questions so that you can get back...
Sell & Re-Sell Your Photos
Learn How to Sell Your Photographs Worldwide
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2016
Sell your photos again and again!
Live anywhere. Pick your hours. Be your own boss. Earn more money. See your pictures in print. Discover the freedom of a profitable photo business by learning the secrets behind making and selling editorial stock photography.
For more than three decades,...
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2006
This inspiring book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined!
Authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink (Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner) cover it all-from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on the...
by Carrie Stuart Parks, Rick Parks
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2005
Anyone can draw - including you!
Learn to draw today, even if you've never drawn before! Carrie Stuart Parks and Rick Parks, FBI-trained composite artists and drawing instructors, have taught thousands of people of all ages and skill levels how to turn out impressive realistic drawings. Discover how...
How to See, How to Draw
Keys to Realistic Drawing
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2010
Imagine having the ability to draw any subject with precision, detail and expression. With Claudia's help, you can do it! In How to See, How to Draw, you will discover how to tap into your powers of observation, strengthen your hand-eye connection, and draw the world around you with new skill and...
Classic Portrait Painting in Oils
Keys to Mastering Diverse Skin Tones
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2012
Discover a simple approach to capturing a world of beautiful skin tones
Chris Saper takes the mystery and guesswork out of portrait painting while leaving its joy fully intact. Continuing the exploration started in the her first book, Painting Beautiful Skin Tones with Color & Light, this sequel...
by Lee Hammond
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2005
Draw gorgeous portraits of your favorite pets!
Turn your candid snapshots into remarkable artwork that truly captures the personality of your cherished animals. In Drawing Realistic Pets from Photographs you'll find foolproof instruction that will have you creating impressive drawings in no time.
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by Lee Hammond
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2005
You Can Do It!
You can draw anything–flowers, people, animals, even water and glass–with this expansive, in-depth "Drawing Bible," by veteran artist and instructor Lee Hammond. Learn to draw realistically the easy way using reference photos with Lee's simple techniques and clear...
by Pat Weaver
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2003
Discover how fresh and spontaneous watercolor can be!
In Watercolor Simplified, Pat Weaver details the fundamental principles of good painting that will enable you to work faster and looser with more confidence. She shows you how to build a solid foundation then create fresh, beautiful work...
The Urban Sketcher
Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
Make the world your studio!
Capture the bustle and beauty of life in your town.
Experience life as only an artist can! Join the rapidly growing, international movement of artists united by a passion for drawing on location in the cities, towns and villages where they live and travel....
Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner
A Clear & Easy Guide to Drawing Landscapes & Nature
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2013
Have you ever experienced the peace of walking through the woods or the excitement of a storm gathering on a beach? Artwork provides the ability for us to capture those moments and share them with others.
Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner offers a great beginner's course on drawing nature....