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Angelic Visions
Create Fantasy Art Angels With Watercolor, Ink and Colored Pencil.
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2010
Angels have been many things to many people throughout the centuries–emissaries of the divine, harbingers of holy wrath, symbols of enduring beauty and great power ... In this book, with Angela Sasser's graceful artwork guiding the way, you'll discover how to bring to life your own divine visions....
Modern Expressions
Creating Fabulous and Fashionable Jewelry with Easy-to-Find Elements
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2010
Modern Designs. Fabulous Results.
It's all about the jewelry, dah-ling! Designer Fernando Dasilva puts the spotlight on high fashion with necklaces, bracelets and earrings that exude elegance and radiate haute couture. Drawing inspiration from vibrant color palettes, 80s art deco and fashion-forward...
Strokes of Genius 2
Light and Shadow
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2009
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...
by Charles Reid
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2001
Charles Reid is one of watercolor's best-loved teachers, a master painter whose signature style captures bright floral still-lifes with a loose spontaneity that adds immeasurably to the whole composition.
Portraying the glory of nature in a highly individual way is the ultimate challenge for...
Tiles Gone Wild
New Directions In Mixed Media Mosaics
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2008
Mixed Media Meets Mosaics
If you think only "ceramic tile" when you think "mosaic," think again - and prepare for Tiles Gone Wild to open your mind to a world of mixed-media possibilities! In this follow-up to the best-selling Wild Tiles, mosaic artist Chrissie Grace offers...
Wabi Sabi Painting with Cold Wax
Adding Body, Texture and Transparency to Your Art
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2015
The ancient philosophy of wabi-sabi honors the imperfect, the transitory and the humble. Cold wax is a perfect vehicle for artists wishing to explore this aesthetic. In this guide, you'll learn how to use this incredibly malleable medium--in combination with oil paint and other mediums--to add layers...
Acrylic Techniques in Mixed Media
Layer, Scribble, Stencil, Stamp
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
Layer It Colorful! Layer It Lush!
Are you afraid of spoiling the blank page with a mish-mash of ugly colors? Vibrant design, striking marks, textures and dynamic color combinations can be easily attained by anyone--seasoned painters as well as those who have never squeezed paint from a bottle. The...
by Claudia Nice
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2011
Capture the Beauty & Charm of Wonderful Weathered Buildings!
Paint may fade and iron may rust, but the character of buildings strengthens with age. Join Claudia Nice as she shows you how to portray the mellow hues, weathered wood, cracked windowpanes and other imperfections that make old...
Fearless Watercolor for Beginners
Adventurous Painting Techniques to Get You Started
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2015
Finally! Artful watercolor painting for beginners!
Yes, YOU can do it. YOU can create beautiful watercolor paintings--everything from florals to portraits to landscapes--even if you've never before worked with this exuberant, exciting medium. Fearless Watercolor for Beginners offers a unique,...
Acrylic Painting for Encaustic Effects
45 Wax Free Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2015
Explore encaustic painting without wax!
Discover 45 innovative ways to use acrylic paints, mediums and a variety of mixed-media art supplies to achieve the look of encaustic without the wax or the heat usually required. Compose and create intriguing works of art with fun techniques that include...
Mixed Media Portraits with Pam Carriker
Techniques for Drawing and Painting Faces
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2015
Set your portraits apart from the rest!
Portraits can be an intimidating subject. But not with Art At the Speed of Life author and workshop instructor Pam Carriker as your teacher. She helps you take on faces one quick sketch at a time for faster, easier, more enjoyable drawing and painting....
by Michael George, Bob Shuman
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2008
New York's premier fashion industry florist, Michael George is known for his signature graphic, modern arrangements that are as popular in Manhattan hotels and storefronts as they are on the pages of Vogue and on the set of Good Morning America. In Simply Elegant Flowers, George shares his secrets...
175 Fresh Card Ideas
Designs to Make and Give Throughout the Year
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2010
Share joy with handmade cards!
Handmade cards are fun to give and receive! 175 Fresh Card Ideas is packed with ideas for all occasions-from kid-friendly themes and milestone birthdays to holidays, bridal and baby showers and sweet sentiments-so you'll never be stuck without a design idea for any card-giving...
by Heidi Boyd
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2006
If gorgeous beaded jewelry always catches your eye, you'll love making (and wearing!) your own necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Simply Beautiful Beaded Jewelry includes 50 projects plus variations in designer Heidi Boyd's simply elegant signature style. Inside you're bound to find plenty of designs...