North Books imprint: 926 books

Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry for Beginners combines beading and wire-working techniques with the intense beauty of torch-fired enameled beads. Metal becomes your canvas as you learn the basics of enameling with a torch, then create five exquisite pieces, including a bracelet, ring, necklace and two...

Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry, Bracelets combines beading and wire-working techniques with the intense beauty of torch-fired enameled beads. Metal becomes your canvas as you learn the basics of enameling with a torch, then create five exquisite bracelets. Find out how easy it is to create unique and...

Express the art within you There are clues all around you - sounds, textures, memories, passions - just waiting for you to shine a light on them, and unearth the most intimate form of expression - the self-portrait. Inside Inner Excavation, author Liz Lamoreux will be your guide, along with...

Listen closely…can you hear it? Can you hear the voices? Thoughts, insights, confessions from the creative community sharing ideas, trading secrets, venting frustrations; asking and answering questions such as, "What color rarely shows up in your work?" or "How do you express...

Copper, brass, and silver! Looking to take your jewelry skills and experience to the next level? With Making Etched Metal Jewelry you will become an alchemist, a magician, a historian, a storyteller.... The rewards of making etched metal jewelry are plenty. There really is no other way to create...

Easy colored pencil techniques for your nature-inspired mixed-media collages! Discover the beautiful bits of nature all around you and learn unique ways to incorporate them into your mixed-media collages with the help of Colored Pencil Collage. You will learn all the basics you need to use...

Words--Color--Courage Bravely document your life's journey with Art Journal Art Journey: Collage and Storytelling for Honoring Your Creative Process. Artist Nichole Rae is your creative companion and guide as you explore your art journaling journey in three easy steps. Begin by putting...

Breathe Life into Your Animal Drawings Wildlife artist Doug Lindstrand has spent 30+ years observing animals in nature and capturing them on paper. In this book, he distills his expertise into key lessons for drawing any animal in a charming, realistic style. Inside, a whole herd of...

Glaze and glow...a layer-by-layer approach to realism! Bring new life to your paintings using transparent glazing. Step by step and layer by layer, this book will show you how to use this classic approach to infuse your work with radiant color, exquisite texture and a breathtaking sense of...

Love to paint? Want to learn? Then let's get started! The adventure begins the moment you pick up a brush. Let Jerry Yarnell show you how to make the most of it! In Painting Adventures - the fifth volume of his popular painting series - you'll learn how to create attractive landscapes with skill and...

Love to paint? Want to learn? Then let's get started! In Learning Composition, Jerry Yarnell helps you reach new levels of artistic expertise. Inside, he provides insightful, easy-to-follow instructions for building effective compositions - the kind of dynamic designs that will make your paintings...

Love to paint? Want to learn? Then let's get started! With Jerry Yarnell at your side, it's easy to make your artistic dreams come true. In this fun and easy guide, he provides tips and tricks for mastering one- and two-point perspective - the keys to adding realistic buildings and other man-made...

You can transform a blank canvas into a spectacular landscape even if you've never painted before. Jerry Yarnell-the master of popular painting-will show you how with his successful step-by-step painting techniques. You'll learn to create beautiful art, building your skills and having fun every time...

Watercolor—easy as A, B, C. This comprehensive, hands-on watercolor workshop features 26 core lessons, from "A" (animals) to "Z" (zeroing in on your artistic style). In between you'll find expert advice on painting an exciting range of popular subjects, including: barns and...