PRACTICAL ART

Learn to Paint Vibrant Watercolours is a new title in the successful Learn to Paint series. Hazel Soan offers an exciting and contemporary approach to working in watercolour, the most...

Absolutely the most thorough guide to pastel materials and techniques ever assembled in a single volume, this is the book for anyone working with pastels, from beginners to experienced artists...

This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all oil painting enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. Starting with advice on materials, painting from photographs, colour and composition,...

Learn how to create three dimensional pictures; see how easy it is to paint frosted effects and to gild on glass; learn how to use stencilling and stamping in your...

How to Paint: Oils is a stunning new book that introduces the reader to the subject of oil painting. The book assumes no previous knowledge of this exciting medium, and...

Whether your preferred medium is canvas or paper, wood or stone, this reasonably priced series of books for beginners demonstrates fascinating drawing, painting and design techniques for a variety of...

In fifteen easy-to-follow lessons from renowned art instructor Margaret Kessler, learn what contributes to good landscape painting and how to critique your own work. Learn about visualizing and planning the...

Learn to Paint Pen and Wash is a new title in the bestselling Learn to Paint series. Wendy Jelbert explains all the basic techniques for using inks and watercolour together...

How to Draw Ireland features step-by-step instructions showing how to draw many of Ireland's most recognised landmarks. Including Giant's Causeway, St Patrick's Cathedral and the Titanic Museum as well as...

This practical and inspirational guide, in a handy sketchbook format, is aimed at the practised beginner and shows how to paint successful flowers in watercolours in just 30 minutes -...

Do you want to paint quick, loose pastels? This practical guide for beginners, in a handy sketchbook format, will show you how you can achieve attractive and successful paintings in...

The Manly Art of Coloring challenges YOU to color in 35 silly scenes of men failing spectacularly. (It happens to the best of us).The hubris of bravado, certitude, and doing...

Acrylics are the most versatile of all painting media. Their unique qualities make them ideal both for beginners and for artists who enjoy experimental work. Because acrylics are a relatively...

Accomplished artist, Charles Evans, will have you painting in no time with these cleverly-constructed projects that can each be completed in a matter of minutes. Packed with simple techniques and...

Drawing is the cat's meow! With the step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions and full-color illustrations, any cat-lover can learn to draw 26 different lifelike kitties of all shapes and sizes. As kids...

From Debbie Bliss, the UK's foremost knitwear designer, comes this handy little book of tips and hints, which is aimed at both new knitters who want a quick reference guide...

Step-by-Step Watercolour sets out everything you need to know in order to master the art of painting in watercolour, from basic skills through to advanced techniques and developing your own...

Even more spellbinding step-by-step projects from the Wizarding World; bring the Harry Potter films to life with the second official watercolour book. Harry Potter Watercolour Wizardry includes even more easy-to-complete...

Coloring is the new meditation. Unplug, disconnect, and relax with this sophisticated anti-stress coloring, doodling, and drawing book. From creating free-flowing lines and swirls to shading in intricate patterns, every...

Following on from the success of the best-selling Paintbox (over 100,000 copies sold), Frank Clarke is back to encourage more would-be artists to have a go. Using his foolproof 'Have...

Create beautiful botanical artworks, engage with the natural world around you, and take pleasure in the changing seasons with A Year of Watercolour. Award-winning and bestselling artist and tutor Harriet...

Everything you need to start drawing manga! In the jam-packed pages of Manga Crash Course, popular YouTube artist Mina "Mistiqarts" Petrovic shares with you all the techniques you need to...

Learn to draw the most expressive manga faces ever! Sure, drawing faces is one of the most challenging aspects of manga. But Draw Manga Faces for Expressive Characters is here...

Make your dream of drawing Japanese-style manga a reality with Manga Academy! This book, loaded with Chihiro Howe's delightfully simple techniques, teaches all you need to know to get started...

An attractive handy guide to the fascinating world of watercolour, Collins Artist's Little Book of Watercolour is an essential sourcebook for artists of all levels of experience and ability. Full...

The fast and easy way to learn to draw Drawing can enrich your life in extraordinary and unexpected ways. Drawing your everyday experiences can change how you and others see...

Fully restyled and revised for the twenty-first century artist. The Artist's Handbook is packed with information on the traditional art methods of drawing, painting and printmaking together with significant modern...

A comprehensive course in landscape painting with acrylics by popular author and tutor Charles Evans. Charles' no-nonsense techniques and engaging writing style bring acrylic painting within the grasp of anyone...

Part of a new stationery range based on the bestselling colouring book Millie Marotta's Tropical Wonderland. Following on from the hugely successful Millie Marotta's Tropical Wonderland, this three-journal set is...

Explore 22 exquisite, runway-inspired projects-including skirts, dresses, jackets, tops, handbags, and neckwear-with Runway Crochet! These beautiful pieces are designed by Margaret Hubert and six other prominent crochet designers including Doris...

A beautifully illustrated photocopiable collection of decorative Roman designs - animals, birds, sea creatures, figures, flowers, borders and more. These classic designs can be used by craftspeople, artists, needleworkers and...

Packed with superb designs - animals, birds, figures, Viking ships, jewellery, artefacts and more.

Drawing and Painting Landscapes is one of a four-book series designed to cover every subject area of interest to artists, both amateur and professional. Landscape has never ceased to be...

Drawing still life is one artistic discipline where every element can be controlled by the artist - composition, lighting, shape, colour and tone. This makes it a perfect subject for...

Try your hand at rivaling the work of the great modern artists. The Modern Art Doodle Book encourages readers to awaken their creativity and emulate the imagination that lies behind...

This extensive guide to figure drawing brings together seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques, Heads and Faces, Sketching People, Understanding Human Form and Structure, The...

'Colour is a power which directly influences the soul.' Wassily KandinskyThere's nothing like a unicorn to give life some colour. Relax, take a break and let your imagination soar...So Keep...