Decorative Arts
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Annie Soudain Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar): Original Flame Tree Publishing-Kalender [Kalender]
A member of Sussex Guild and the Rye Society of Artists, Annie Soudain has always been inspired by nature. She uses a variety of media to create her beautiful artworks, but her main focus is on linoprinting. This calendar showcases 12 of her beautiful works. The datepad features previous and next months views in this art calendar. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
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Art Escapes: Hidden Art Experiences Outside the Museum: Hidden Art Experiences Outside the Museums
Art exists all around us: one just needs to know where to look. Escaping the conventional settings of the museum or gallery, a fascinating variety of art pieces exist everywhere from Ghanaian patios to the Las Vegas desert, from the forest in Scandinavia to the buzzing streets of Mexico City.
Art Escapes is a thoughtful journey through these little-known gems that become a destination in themselves, and should be part of every art-lover bucket list. Away from the queues, the crowds, and the constraints of the classic art spaces, these places invite you to discover creativity in a new light.
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Baby Woodland Dragon Fantasy Coloring Book: Fantasy Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Baby Woodland Dragon, Birthday Christmas Gifts
Unleash your creativity with the Baby Woodland Dragon Fantasy Coloring Book Immerse yourself in a world of captivating designs that will both inspire and relax you.
Features:
- Variety of Abstract Designs: Explore a diverse array of abstract designs that invite you to let your imagination run wild as you fill them with color.
- Therapeutic Art: Take a break from the daily hustle and discover solace in the therapeutic art of coloring. It’s a wonderful way to unwind and destress.
- Versatile Coloring Tools: Use your favorite coloring tools, whether it’s pens, pencils, markers, or watercolors, to breathe life into these enchanting designs.
- Single-Sided Printing: Each page is printed on one side, preventing ink bleed-through and allowing you to easily frame your finished masterpieces.
- Generous Size: With dimensions of 8.5×11 inches, this coloring book provides ample space for intricate coloring and creative expression.
Indulge in a coloring experience that not only soothes the soul but also ignites your artistic flair. Let’s Coloring be your companion on a journey of relaxation and self-expression.
Discover the perfect gift for a friend, co-worker, or children, and create lasting memories together!!
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Barbie Boutique: Sew 20 stunning outfits for Barbie and Ken
The official Barbie sewing book!
Follow up to the best-selling book Sewing Clothes for Barbie by Annabel Benilan!
Praise for Sewing Clothes for Barbie:
“Perfect book for any Barbie lover”
– The SunSew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 15 stylish outfits, not forgetting 5 amazing outfits for Ken! For Barbie, there are outfits for shopping and gardening as well as special occasions. Turn her into a princess, a prom queen, a figure skater or a kigurumi character, or dress her up in a Halloween or rock star costume!
Barbie’s stylish companion Ken can be a prince or a sportsman. He can accompany Barbie to the prom wearing his tuxedo, or join her on the catwalk in his fashion outfit.
The detailed instructions are accompanied by step-by-step diagrams and real-size patterns suitable for petite, curvy, tall or original Barbie. Using simple techniques and either hand or machine sewing, these fun projects are ideal for upcycling old clothes or making use of scraps of fabric from your stash.
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Best of Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell’s son, Tom, has put together the absolute finest collection of his father’s bounteous body of work, illustrations that bespeak the golden glow of pre- and post-WWII Americana. Rockwell senior, who said he depicted life “as I would like it to be,” chronicled iconic visions of American life: the Thanksgiving turkey, soda fountains, ice skating on the pond, and small-town boys playing baseball-not to mention the beginning of the civil rights movement. Now, the best-selling collection of Rockwell’s most beloved illustrations, organized by decade, is available in a refreshed edition. With more than 150 images-oil paintings, watercolors, and rare black-and-white sketches–this is an uncommonly faithful Rockwell treasury. The original edition has sold nearly 200,000 copies.Read more
£20.70£23.80Best of Norman Rockwell
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By My Hands: A Potter’s Apprenticeship
‘Every page made me wish I was a potter’ Nigel Slater
Florian Gadsby has devoted his life to pottery, refining his technique towards the point of perfection – and as his skill has grown, so has his social media following, which today numbers in the millions. Based at a studio in North London, he releases three new collections per year, characterized by simple forms and sharp edges, which sell out in a matter of minutes.
In By My Hands, Florian tells the story of his artistic awakening, his education in England, Ireland and Japan, and of the sheer discipline which has led him to become the cultural sensation he is today. Arguing for the value in dedicating yourself to a craft, Florian weaves anecdotes about particular pots and processes into the narrative of his life, exploring what he has learnt from specific pieces he was taught to throw during his apprenticeships and how they have informed his philosophy and approach to his work.
By My Hands is an ode to the beauty of small things, such as a simple hand-thrown mug or bowl, which can brighten life’s daily rituals and make them more meaningful – as well as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance.
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£23.70£28.50By My Hands: A Potter’s Apprenticeship
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Creative Advertising: Ideas and Techniques from the World’s Best Campaigns
Entertaining and inspirational, Creative Advertising is a ‘must have’ for all designers, art directors, copywriters, and students of advertising – in fact, for anyone who makes a living from good ideas and for whom creativity is the key qualification.Unravels the creative processes behind some of the most original and effective campaigns of recent years, showcasing over two hundred examples of international advertising from media including magazines and billboards, television, cinema and the Internet.
Highlights different methods for creating original and unforgettable advertisements, from finding the elusive ‘big idea’ to re-working classic techniques. Covers award-winning work from some of the biggest and most influential names in the industry, alongside exciting young agencies. All brilliantly demonstrate a fascinating range of approaches including
• Ways of visualizing concepts
• The art of illusion and paradox
• Using metaphor and analogy
• Deploying shock tactics and humour
Includes interviews with international professionals, providing unique insights into the working practices of top creatives.
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Golf Enthusiast’s Lined Notebook: Dynamic Golf Course-Inspired Designs: 120 Lined Pages for Your Swing Thoughts, Strategies, and Creative Drives!
Swing into Creativity with Our Golf Elements Lined Notebook!
⛳ Immerse yourself in the world of golf with this captivating Lined Notebook, featuring a cover adorned with dynamic golf-themed elements.
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????️♂️ Golf Design: The cover showcases a graphic that captures the essence of the game, igniting your passion for golf.
???? Perfect Dimensions: Measuring 12.52 x 9.25 inches, this notebook provides ample space to document your golf-inspired creativity.
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???? Thoughtful Gift: Delight golf enthusiasts, players, or coaches with a keepsake that resonates with their love for the sport.
⚙️ Durable Construction: Sturdy design ensures your golf notes remain protected during your rounds on the green.
???? Inspirational Imagery: Let the golf-themed graphics inspire you to strategize, analyze, and dream big on and off the course.
???? Versatile Tool: From recording game plans to sketching golf course layouts, this notebook is your fairway-friendly creative companion.
Elevate your golf experience on paper with our Golf Elements Lined Notebook. Order now and let your creativity tee off!
Size: 12.52 x 9.25 inches Pages: 120 Format: Lined
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Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery
- Published to coincide with the exhibition Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery, showing at Kettle’s Yard from March 2023
- Comprehensive new title on Lucie Rie; currently only a handful of books in print about her
- Reflects current trends/interests in studio pottery, mid-century modern style, women artists
Lucie Rie (1902–1995) is one of the finest modern potters of the 20th century. Born and trained in Vienna, her successful early career came to a halt in 1938 when forced to leave Austria to escape the persecution of Jewish people. In exile in London, Rie established a new workshop and over five decades created highly individual bowls, vases and tableware which continue to amaze and inspire today.
With over 150 photographs and five new essays, Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery celebrates an exceptional life of creative invention and experiment.
With texts by Edmund de Waal, Tanya Harrod, Helen Ritchie, Eliza Spindel, Kimberley Chandler and Nigel Wood.
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£31.20£38.00Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery
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Newsjacking: The Urgent Genius of Real-Time Advertising
A manifesto for a revolution in advertising: the essential inspirational and strategic guide for devising creative advertising in real-timeFrom Grant Hunter and Jon Burkhart, the duo behind the Urgent Genius website, Newsjacking features over 100 examples of outstanding creative advertising from around the world that use topicality and viral techniques to communicate with audiences at high speed.
Based on the themes and concepts the authors have devised through their groundbreaking research, Newsjacking combines principles and creative strategies with inspiring yet rapidly executed work to show how for advertising to be effective it has to move fast. Global brands are featured throughout and campaigns for Nestlé, Puma, Samsung, Adidas, Heineken, Johnnie Walker and FIAT are included, among many others.
Table of Contents
Introduction; Catch the Wave; Adopt an Editorial Mindset; Plan your Spontaneity; Keep It Fresh; Create your own Event; Be Genuine & Relevant; Create a Platform; Urgent Genius Experiments; Final Thoughts; The 13 UG Challenges; How to be an Urgent Genius; Urgent Genius is…; Go Forth and Make
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Outside In: Exploring the margins of art
The exclusive global art market is one which few aspiring artists manage to penetrate. How, then, can a creative person with virtually no arts engagement or formal training, perhaps with mental or other significant health issues, disability, or experiencing difficult social circumstances, find a way in?
Witnessing the treatment of people in a day centre took author Marc Steene on a journey which led to the establishment of Outside In, a charity championing and promoting the work by artists encountering significant barriers and with the aim of creating a fairer art world.
The book shares some of the most inspiring artwork produced outside of the mainstream. It includes work by respected ‘outsider’ artists and other, mostly contemporary, artists that the author has discovered during his work – art rescued from European asylums, the works of Madge Gill, channelled from her spirit guide Myrninerest, Rakibul Chowdhury whose work draws on his fascination with popular culture, and Drew Fox, whose otherworldly creations result from a series of near-death experiences. Exploring the necessity to create by people on the periphery, the unconventional techniques often utilised and the settings in which this work may be produced, Steene provides a compelling case for inclusivity and change.
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£30.40£33.30Outside In: Exploring the margins of art
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Sagmeister & Walsh: Beauty
Acclaimed designers Sagmeister & Walsh explore the essence of beauty and the transformative power of beautiful design
In this groundbreaking highly visual book, world-renowned designers Stefan Sagmeister and Jessica Walsh set out on a mission: to find out what beauty is and the many ways that it impacts our lives. They turn to philosophy, history, and science to understand why we are drawn to beauty and how it influences the way we feel and behave. Determined to translate their findings into action, Sagmeister & Walsh show us how beauty can improve the world.
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£28.30£33.20Sagmeister & Walsh: Beauty
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The Art of Zen: Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Monks 1600-1925
Zen, the practice of seeking and achieving enlightenment, is embodied in art forms as diverse as sand gardens and tea ceremonies. However, the attempt to artistically express the inexpressible finds one of its clearest manifestations in painting. Especially after 1600, more and more Japanese Zen masters began depicting their individual paths to enlightenment with bold, inked brushstrokes of images and calligraphy of Zen subjects and sayings. The result was a visual expression of Zen called Zenga (literally “Zen picture”), the purest possible communication of Zen principles, and often used as an aid in meditation. As practiced by Zen masters, who were expert in calligraphy but not professional artists, the subject matter was often simple, suggestive, and abstract, though sometimes the artists depicted humorous portraits of Zen masters and their followers.
With this stunning collection of Zenga masterpieces from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries, prolific author and Professor of Art, Emeritus, at the University of Richmond, Stephen Addiss showcases centuries of great works of Zen calligraphy and painting. Many of the pieces, gathered from Japanese temples, have never been widely seen before. The book also provides a comprehensive introduction to the major Zenga artists, offering extensive, engaging biographies of these awakened monks.
Dr. Addiss insightfully describes the history of Japanese Zen art and culture, and includes translations of Zen prose and poems. He also explains the various styles of the fascinating monk-artists, with enriching commentary on their techniques and innovations. These marvelous visual expressions of self-knowledge and enlightenment will delight readers, and perhaps even inspire some to deepen their own spiritual practices.Read more
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Wave and Ripple Design Book
A wonderful selection of wave and ripple designs curated by Satoshi Nakamoto, the renowned creator of the digital currency Bitcoin. These beautiful illustrations are based on work by the Japanese artist Mori Yuzan, which has been carefully restored and reproduced to near original quality for Mr. Nakamoto’s private collection. Yuzan’s designs were often used by Japanese craftsmen in the early 1900s to adorn their wares with wave and ripple patterns, and as decorative motifs on the handles and blades of samurai swords and other fine objects like furniture, lacquerware and miniature sculptures.Read more
£11.10Wave and Ripple Design Book
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