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Airbrush Painting Techniques: A Practical Guide to Creative Airbrushing
In the past, airbrushes were used primarily by illustrators and graphic designers and were regarded as expensive specialized instruments. With the development of cheaper and simpler airbrushes and hobbyist are now turning to this medium. This book dismisses the mystique surrounding airbrush art by treating the airbrush as a basic painting-tool that can be used with many different media and surfaces and in a variety of contexts. Specially-devised projects show how to apply different airbrush techniques. The projects include spraying and masking techniques, line and wash techniques, surface effects, stencilling, fabric painting, photograph retouching and graphic and 3-D projects.Read more
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Charles Evans’ Pocket Book for Watercolour Artists: Over 100 essential tips to improve your painting (Watercolour Artists’ Pocket Books)
A new pocket-book edition of the bestselling watercolour tip book by renowned artist Charles Evans.
Discover 100 top tips for painting in watercolour that will take the mystery out of painting, covering topics from creating depth, introducing harmony, how to deal with light and shade and how to create mood and atmosphere, this book was previously published as Charlie’s Top Tips for Watercolour Artists.
Contained inside one slim, notebook-size book that will fit perfectly in your kit bag for easy transportation while painting on the go, it includes quick, clever tips that are easy to follow and effective.
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Christmas Coloring Book for Toddlers and Kids: Festive Fun for Little Hands & Simple Christmas Designs for Toddlers and Kids simple design
Embark on a festive journey with our “Christmas Coloring Book for Toddlers and Kids,” a magical compilation of 50 heartwarming designs tailored for the youngest artists. This enchanting coloring book is crafted to infuse the holiday season with creativity and joy for toddlers and kids.
Within these pages, your little ones will encounter a world of whimsical Christmas scenes, featuring beloved characters, delightful decorations, and adorable winter creatures. From jolly Santas and his reindeer to charming snowmen and festive ornaments, each illustration is a delightful canvas ready to be adorned with a burst of color.
Designed with simplicity in mind, the large, easy-to-follow lines ensure a stress-free coloring experience for tiny hands. The charming designs offer an opportunity for young artists to explore their creativity, all while enhancing fine motor skills in an enjoyable and engaging manner.
More than just a coloring book, this festive edition is a celebration of the holiday spirit. Whether your child is an aspiring artist or simply loves to revel in the magic of Christmas, this book promises hours of entertainment and the creation of cherished memories.
Make this holiday season extra special for your little ones with the “Christmas Coloring Book for Toddlers and Kids.” It’s not just a coloring activity; it’s a magical journey through the joyous wonder of Christmas. Let the festive coloring adventure begin!
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Dublin in Sketches and Stories
Róisín Curé sketches what she sees, wherever she is, from the mundane to the magnificent, and everything in between. With her ears and eyes open, she immerses herself in the urban scene and creates a snippet of the world around her in words and pictures, with nothing more hi-tech than a fountain pen and a small box of watercolours. The bustling, busy city of Dublin is captured here in all its grit and glory, through its buildings and people along with conversations with its inhabitants. You won’t find these stories in any guidebook, as they ebbed and flowed like the ink and paint used to create this very intimate portrait of Dublin and its people. And in this perfect coffee-table book, Roisin Cure has done just that. Whether the genteel grandeur of Merrion Square or the raw vibrancy of Moore Street, Curé has it covered. With more than 100 lively new artworks, Dublin: Sketches and Stories is a joyous snapshot of the beating heart of the Fair City.Read more
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Georgia O’keeffe
LONG RECOGNISED AS A MAJOR FIGURE IN AMERICAN ART, GEORGIA O’KEEFE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITIONS AT LEADING AMERICAN MUSEUMS, EACH ONE A MAJOR EVENT. YET NO FULL COLOUR COLLECTION OF HER WORK HAS BEEN AVAILABLE UNTIL NOW. THIS COMPREHENSIVE VOLUME CONSISTS OF 108 COLOUR PLATES ACCOMPANIED BY TEXT WRITTEN BY THE ARTIST.Read more
£31.50Georgia O’keeffe
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Giraffe To Do Book: 120 page to do list book 6×9 inches
Giraffe Stationary
Perfect for Giraffe Lovers who need to get organised!A beautifully illustrated colourful Giraffe to do book, with inspirational message. The to do book forms part of a collection of artistic products by Unique Originals By Bex.
The to do book consists of 120 pages with space to write your to do list and tick off your tasks as you complete them.
Each page features the beautiful giraffe artwork from the front of the book.
Perfect for getting organised at home, work or school.This to do book is also perfect for gift giving! It makes a great present for anyone who loves giraffes and needs to organise themselves – great for birthdays, Christmas, or any other occasion.
YOUR TO BO BOOK WILL INCLUDE:
120 pages with space to write the date, tasks and tick off tasks once complete, each featuring the giraffe artwork from the front of the book
6 x 9 inch handy side
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Graffiti Lettering Guidebook: A Beginner’s Guide to Learn Drawing Graffiti Letters (Tags, Throw-ups, Old School, and Wildstyle) – Alphabets, Details, and Pieces!
GRAFFITI LETTERING GUIDEBOOK – LEARN TO DRAW GRAFFITI LETTERS EASILY :
This book makes learning graffiti lettering simple, from alphabet basics to making your graffiti pieces. It’s packed with easy-to-follow steps and different projects for you to practice.
What makes this book great is how it teaches different graffiti styles. You’ll get to try out Tags, Throw-ups, Old School, Wildstyle, and Other Styles, along with alphabets, details, and designs. Every section has tips and advice to help you find your unique style. This variety means you can create all kinds of awesome graffiti art. Even better, the book guides you through more advanced stuff, so you can keep getting better.
Book details:
- Popular graffiti styles – All with letter variations;
- 8.5 x 11″ – A big size for easy drawing;
- Simple lessons for beginners;
- Clear steps and tips;
- No need to be an artist already.
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Love; A Curious History
‘Edward Brooke-Hitching’s delightful book is a collection of curiosities. From a 19th-century lonely hearts ad to a nuptial blessing of the bride’s buttocks, an entertaining history of love over the millennia that proves when it comes to the heart, little has changed.’ Daily Mail
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From the author of the critically acclaimed The Phantom Atlas and The Madman’s Library (Sunday Times Literature Book of the Year) comes a magnificent new illustrated work. From prehistoric carvings and ancient Egyptian statues, to medieval spell books and Victorian code-writing, this unique collection gathers a wealth of curious objects and surprising stories to trace the story of love through the ages.
Discover the royal marriage that crossed the boundary of death in 14th-century Portugal, the judicial duels between husbands and wives in Early Modern Europe, the love spells found in medieval manuscripts, and the romantic codes hidden in some of art’s greatest masterpieces. Meet the feared ancient Greek army regiment comprised entirely of male couples; the French pirate queen avenging her murdered husband; the first woman to sail around the world; and the quack sexologist who conned 18th-century London with his musical mechanical bed. Here are ancient gods, mythical monsters, the Elizabethan portraits of smiling men on fire and the erotic paintings hidden beneath the ash of Pompeii, as well as Nigerian wedding chains, Welsh love spoons, cryptic postcards and the centuries-old cartographic tradition of mapping the heart.
A curiosity cabinet of romantic treasure, Love: A Curious History in 50 Objects draws on a wide range of sources to form a collection perfect for fans of beautiful illustrated works and curious history, while also forming the ideal romantic gift.
‘In his new book, Edward Brooke-Hitching sets out to explore this mysterious emotion. Throughout this lusciously produced volume, he dissects a range of weird and wonderful objects that illustrate the diverse ways by which humans have expressed their loves and lusts.’
BBC History Magazine‘A glorious cornucopia of a book, celebrating love from the hilarious to the divine – as always, Brooke-Hitching’s encyclopaedic knowledge shines through.’ Fern Riddell, author Sex: Lessons From History
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Ravilious
This beautifully illustrated book is the first full-length critical study to focus on the watercolours of multitalented British artist and designer Eric Ravilious (1903–1942). Adopting the wide-ranging approach familiar to readers of his previous books on the artist, author James Russell explores the evolution of a remarkable talent.An introductory section offers an intimate portrait of Ravilious, an artist for whom personal relationships, particularly with women, were paramount. It goes on to describe the extraordinary achievements of an all-too-brief career, drawing on new research to seek out artistic influences and examine Ravilious’s relationships with fellow-artists, as well as the development of his mark making.
There follows the most comprehensive display of Ravilious watercolours yet assembled. Some have never been published, while others are familiar and well loved. Many are explored in short accompanying essays, some with full-bleed images that show details of paintings at full size. These texts are designed to entertain and enlighten, looking at composition, technique, influence and inspiration, or discussing the significance of particular subjects and the people behind the scenes.
This is the definitive guide to the luminous, evocative and timeless watercolours of Eric Ravilious, an artist now regarded as one of the finest of the twentieth century.
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£23.60Ravilious
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The Complete Watercolour Course: A Comprehensive, Easy-to-Follow Guide to Watercolour
Discover the great potential of watercolours and how to achieve professional result. Acclaimed artist John Raynes covers simple to complex techniques using glazes and additives on a range of papers to give an enormous variety of effects and finishes. With dozens of inspiring examples and hundreds of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects, this book offers useful tips and helpful advice to build your confidence and skill.
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Watercolour Workbook: A Complete Course in Ten Lessons
This is a complete watercolour course designed to guide beginners through essential watercolour techniques, from colour theory and composition to washes and layering – all you need to discover the joys of successful watercolour painting.Step-by-step demonstrations are complemented by inspirational paintings from the author.Set out as a course of ten lessons, each chapter opens by listing the aims of the lesson, then gives general instructions followed by step-by-step examples and practical exercises for the reader to try.Theory on colour, tone and composition, along with specific watercolour techniques, are introduced through simple exercises that serve to boost the beginner’s confidence and provide a thorough grounding in painting with watercolours.Read more
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