North Books imprint: 926 books
The New Creative Artist
A Guide to Developing Your Creative Spirit
Language: English
Release Date: December 25, 2018
Overcome your artist's block and explore what drives you artistically! Artist and teacher Nita Leland shows how to be creative in daily life to develop and strengthen your natural curiosity, flexibility, independence and playfulness--all with the end-goal of creating more inspired, unique personal...
Inside Acrylics
Studio Secrets From Today's Top Artists
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2013
An artist-to-artist guide to acrylics today!
Acrylics are an astoundingly versatile medium, as evidenced by the diversity of work emerging from studios around the country. This book takes you inside the studios and creative minds of 9 of today's top acrylic artists as they share favorite techniques,...
Artful Adventures in Mixed Media
Techniques Inspired by Observation and Experience
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2017
Create Remarkable Art out of What Inspires You!
Get ready to create extraordinary mixed-media art! This artful adventure is accessible to everyone, no matter your skill level. Whenever you take a stroll through your neighborhood, travel or are just out in nature, you're on an artful adventure....
Stencil Craft
Techniques for Fashion, Art and Home
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2015
The art and craft world is in love with the versatility, creativity and endless possibilities stencils provide. And right here is your all-access pass to learn how to create and use all types of stencils--from carefully cut Mylar to lace, leaves and other found objects. Using original, and even pre-made...
Painting Beautiful Watercolor Landscapes
Transform Ordinary Places into Extraordinary Scenes
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2014
Learn the Art of Seeing and tap into the beauty of the everyday!
The scenes around you don't have to be perfect to inspire beautiful watercolor paintings. In Painting Beautiful Watercolor Landscapes, Joyce Hicks shows you how to transform ordinary landscapes into gorgeous, lush works of art.
First...
Artful Paper Clay
Techniques for Adding Dimension to Your Art
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2016
Create Beautiful Paintings With Dimension
Forge a bold creative path by adding hand-sculpted elements to your two-dimensional work. Discover an entirely fresh and fun approach for creating fine art with paper clay, developed by artist and teacher Rogene Mañas. This all-new bas-relief art form...
by Greg Albert
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2003
Create art that's more attractive, interesting and eye-catching!
Even if your perspective is accurate, your subject realistic and colors vibrant, a weak composition - predictable, repetitious or monotonous - means a weak painting.
The Simple Secret to Better Painting ensures that your...
100 Fresh and Fun Handmade Cards
Step-by-Step Instructions for 50 New Designs and 50 Amazing Alternatives
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2012
Swivels, Pop-Ups, Spinners, Shakers, Sliders and More: Handmade Cards Have Never Been So Much Fun!
Why settle for just any old greeting card when you can make your loved ones feel even more special with a handmade card? 100 Fresh and Fun Handmade Cards offers fabulous card inspiration and how-tos...
Your Home - A Living Canvas
Create Fabulous Faux Finishes and Amazing Murals with Paint
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2011
Uncover the glory in your home! Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character.
Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. Your Home, A Living Canvas is the Cinderella...
by Claudine Hellmuth
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2005
Embark on an all-new Collage Art Adventure!Bring laughter and a sense of play to your collage creations with Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond the Unexpected. Using incredibly easy-to-create textures and a kaleidoscope of colorful imagery, you'll learn to create one-of-a-kind collages with your own...
by Lee Hammond
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2006
Finally, a portrait drawing book that's "head-and-shoulders" above the rest!
Paint People in Acrylic With Lee Hammond
You are this close to buying the perfect book for first-time people painters! This fantastic book combines the easy-to-use medium of acrylic paints with beginner-friendly...
by Carrie Stuart Parks, Rick Parks
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2008
Drawing children has never been easier!
Maybe you can't stop your favorite child from growing up, but you can create timeless memories with pencil, paper and some simple drawing skills. Now you can capture your most cherished moments in a way no ordinary photograph can.
Here to show...
Acrylic Expressions
Painting Authentic Themes and Creating Your Visual Vocabulary
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2016
Create artwork that is a reflection of you!
Your artwork is your voice, as unique as your fingerprints, and Acrylic Expressions shows you to how to paint and express your authentic self. Learn to create a consistent and individualized body of work through workshop-style instruction and creative...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2010
THE TOOLS TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL ART CAREER
2011 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market is the must-have reference guide for emerging artists who want to establish a successful career in fine art, illustration, cartooning or graphic design.This edition is packed with resources you can use including:
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