Synopsis: This golden encyclopedia of needlework complements the library of every cross-stitcher.Designs for every occasion and category of stitchingaholidays, alphabets, florals, nature, sports, children, babies, Christmas, animals, and numerous others.Each motif collection accompanied by a clear and accurate color chart and color key.Tips for end uses for the designs.Includes 50 specialty stitch diagrams with instructions.Cross-stitch tips and specialty…

Synopsis: Provides illustrated instructions for making a variety of things out of paper.

Synopsis: Instructions and patterns for making a variety of flowers and potted plants using paper and fabrics accompany ideas for using these flowers to decorate homes and dress

Synopsis: This practical book has been created with artists, designers, and advertising and publicity specialists in mind. It gathers the complete fonts of 100 contemporary display alphabets which are becoming more and more frequently used for all facets of creative advertising. Each is arranged on a single page, letting you see at a glance all upper and lower case letters, as well as numbers and punctuation.Discover the versatility of shadow types, such…

Synopsis: The author applies his instruction techniques to drawing landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes. He explains what tools the artist needs and how he should approach his subject. He discusses trees, hills and mountains ... and the diverse components which go into drawing city scenes.

Synopsis: Anyone who has mastered the art of writing can learn to draw, according to this accomplished artist and author of several fine art books. Confident that most people have the ability to express themselves artistically once they have acquired the right techniques, Richmond offers his tried-and-true methods of drawing and composition in this easy-to-follow guide."The short road to success" begins with a brush. Richmond advises novices to…

Synopsis: "Here is a new, handsomely redesigned edition of a classic text. Charles Le Clair covers every aspect of painting in watercolor, giving advice on essential materials and providing sequential instruction in both traditional and special techniques." "But The Art of Watercolor is much more than a how-to-manual; it is completely unique among watercolor instruction books in that it is the only handbook offering a comprehensive course of study of the…

Synopsis: Book by Gillespie, Charles A.

Synopsis: Delineates the cutting, dyeing, laminating, glueing, and collage techniques used to create lampshades, ornaments, puppets and other items

Synopsis: This inspiring book is part of the new 20 Ways to Draw series from Quarry Books, designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration exercises. Each of the 20 interpretations provides a different, interesting approach to drawing a single item, providing loads of inspiration for your own drawing.

Synopsis: Projects for: Folk art and crafts of the earliest times, Ancient Greece and Rome, Italy, France, England, Spain, Mexico, Latin America, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Russia, the Balkans, the Arab world, Africa, India and the Himalayas, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Synopsis: Hardcover book of colored pencil art.

Synopsis: Children can search for and find over 1,000 things in various scenes.

Synopsis: Uses archeological evidence to describe the construction, decoration, and furnishings of ancient Egyptian tombs, pyramids, and homes

Synopsis: Metropolitan challenges for the discerning eye.Take a look—a close look—at the world’s most beautiful cityscapes, from Mumbai to Manhattan, and everywhere in between. Cities of the World: Extreme Spot the Difference features forty-two stunning images of these metropolitan wonders. Designed to challenge experienced “spot-the-difference” puzzlers, these seemingly identical side-by-side photos contain nearly 100 incongruities each. From an obvious…

Synopsis: Introduces the concept and materials of collage, and suggests some projects

Synopsis: Featured sections cover humorous characteristics, silly expressions, and over-the-top gestures that make a cartoon animal come to life on the page, as well as creative ideas and techniques for rendering a favorite animal in an unexpected costume, disguise, or location. Projects include popular animals and quirky pets, including a bunny, penguin, skunk, fox, and more, reinterpreted in a fun and whimsical kid-friendly style!

Synopsis: Step-by-step instructions for the beginning artists in drawing trees, hills and mountains, waves, water reflections, buildings, etc.