Features a step-by-step approach to drawing & applies it to painting animals in a realistic style. Covering basic materials, techniques & theories, this book breaks down key animal features into several demonstrations. It helps you learn to paint eyes, mouths, ears, fur & feathers for a variety of animals including cats, dogs, & rabbits. ...

New in paperback. This title helps you to make the most of watercolour's fresh, vibrant nature through light, colour & contrast. " Painting Vibrant Watercolors" offers the perfect balance of classic theory & hands-on technique. Starting out with the basics (materials, colour, contrast, composition, perspective) & techniques (drawing, layering paint, masking fluid, textures, mixing media). Then pulling everything together with 16 step-by-step demonstrations on a variety of subjects, including still life, landscapes, water scenes, flowers, architecture & animals. About the Author Soon Y. Warren is an award-winning artist & teacher. She has authored two books, Vibrant Flowers in Watercolor (North Light, 2006) & Vibrant Flowers in Watercolor (North Light, 2009). Visit her website at http://www.soonwarren.com/. ...

In this workshop, Joyce & Guy present their unique points of view on how to paint orchids in watercolour (Guy paints light to dark & Joyce paints dark to light.) Follow along as they each complete a finished painting step by step, giving you twice as many techniques for painting your own vibrant flowers! Create a strong composition from life or reference photos. Learn techniques for colour mixing, painting light & shadow, painting backgrounds & more. Running time: 116 minutes ...

Joyce Faulknor & Guy Magallanes have their own proven approaches & techniques for working in watercolour. Guy usually paints light to dark, glazing one colour on her palette & right on the paper. In this workshop, Joyce & Guy present their unique points of view on how to paint water lilies in watercolour, as they each complete a finished painting step by step, giving you twice as many techniques for painting your own vibrant flowers! Find a strong composition from life or reference photos. Learn techniques for colour mixing, layering, painting light & shadow, & more. Running time: 71 minutes ...

Pansy Pillow Needlepoint Kit Pansy Pillow Needlepoint Kit is from Candamar Designs. Beautiful floral lilac pansy design shown finished as a pillow. Kit contains 14 mesh needlepoint canvas, 6 strand cotton floss, chart & complete instructions. Cushion & finishing materials not included Finished

Size: 14 x 14" (35.5 x 35.5cm ) Suppliers product code: NP 30453 "

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Hardback: 128 pages Publisher: David & Charles Publishers Language English ISBN-13: 978-071532793750 paper creations, cards & keepsakes to mark all of life's special occasions, including birthdays, weddings, Mother's Day & special anniversaries. Inspirational projects include gorgeous gift boxes & bags, cleverly shaped cards & keepsake books & beautiful album covers. Each of the twelve chapters features countless ideas & inspirational tips for adapting the projects for all your friends & family. Explore a wide range of papercrafting techniques, from paper pricking & teabag folding to iris folding & ATCs (artists trading cards). With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions & stunning photography, even novice crafters will be quick to master these papercraft techniques. ...

Hardback: 128 pages Publisher: David & Charles Publishers Language English ISBN-13: 978-071532793750 paper creations, cards & keepsakes to mark all of life's special occasions, including birthdays, weddings, Mother's Day & special anniversaries. Inspirational projects include gorgeous gift boxes & bags, cleverly shaped cards & keepsake books & beautiful album covers. Each of the twelve chapters features countless ideas & inspirational tips for adapting the projects for all your friends & family. Explore a wide range of papercrafting techniques, from paper pricking & teabag folding to iris folding & ATCs (artists trading cards). With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions & stunning photography, even novice crafters will be quick to master these papercraft techniques. ...