This manual demonstrates different ways to use image-editing software, along with scanners, digital cameras & printers, to develop drawings & paintings no matter what the medium. The author offers tested tools & techniques for working with multiple photographs, creating moods, working with layers, zooming in on detail, developing an abstract painting from a photograph, & more. There are examples from over 40 professional artists, including Ron Ranson, Richard Mc Daniel & Penny Soto, which illustrate a variety of mediums, styles & subjects & detail, step-by-step, ways to experiment with colour, composition, value, scale & proportion. ...

This kit contains everything you need to learn how to create cool craft projects! 32 pages of super-clear instructions, illustrated steps & specialist components ensure you'll be making creative craft projects in no time! This kit contains:
- 32 page book
- 6 colours of embroidery thread
- A flexihoop
- Aida
- Square fabric
- 1 x needle





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Contains more than 100 fun projects & numerous variations that can keep little hands busy using a range of materials. This title contains ideas for cards, gifts, decorations & accessories, attractive ways to jazz up a T shirt or create a costume, & recipes for fancy cakes & other edible treats. ...

An indispensable manual that explains how to make the most of the vast visual potential provided by the digital revolution. Based on core functions common to all software programs. Covers more than 50 separate topics ranging from subtle enhancements & filter effects to complex layers & montages. Provides practical advice alongside over 150 inspirational images. ...

Whether you have a single treasured objet d'art or a collection of nature finds gathered on a country walk, a family of framed

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This stylish introduction to fashion drawing is aimed both at practicing designers who want to brush up their skills, & at wannabe designers & fashion enthusiasts who want to learn how to design, draw & illustrate fashion from scratch. User-friendly, accessible & stylish, this book is an ideal guide to the world of fashion illustration & design. Fully illustrated throughout, this book contains examples from a range of practising fashion designers & illustrators, & step-by-step illustrations showing how to get the best results. Beginning with the materials & equipment that readers will need, the book goes on to explain how to get inspiration & ideas & use a sketchbook to develop design projects, before moving on to the process of drawing fashion figures. Readers are guided through the process of drawing fashion figures, with step-by-step illustrations showing proportions, men & women, & a range of different poses (standing, sitting, walking etc). Noel Chapman is a fashion author, lecturer, consultant & designer who has designed clothes for Urban Outfitters, Tommy Hilfiger, Quiksilver & Galleries Lafayette amongst others. Judith Cheek is a fashion illustrator who trained at Central Saint Martin's School of Art & has worked for clients including M&S, the Conran Group, Viyella & Littlewoods. ...

Create your own bag with this easy to use kit. Uses easy sewing through pre-punched holes & applique of pre-cut shapes. You can add to the design to make a unique bag or keep it simple. Ideal as it can be used by any level of crafter. Contents include: 4 Panels to create body of bag, Felt flowers & Butterfly, 2 Buttons, Plastic Needle, Metal Needle & Embroidery Thread. ...

Inspired by everything from a stripy painted beach hut or a scattering of children's beads, the colours of oriental spices, a walk through a summer flower garden, or even the shapes seen in a crumbly slice of cake, authors Gail Abbott & Jane Bolsover have designed 32 creative sewing projects for the home. Rowan fabrics are a range of lightweight cottons woven in India, designed by renowned artist Kaffe Fasset, & are available in a spectacular range of colours & patterns. Included in the range are subtle stripes, vivid spots & Madras checks, as well as sumptuous floral patterns & a beautiful range of plain shot cottons. Each project is accompanied by hand painted watercolour step-by-step illustrations, & complete making up instructions. ...

This book presents an elegant collection of womenswear designs for occasions ranging from glamorous evenings, to leisure time & more formal events. As well as the latest fashion, there are updates on classic styles. But whatever the occasion, you are guaranteed to make an entrance in these stunning designs by Ruth Lee. A combination of yarn in striking colours, plus creative use of beads, sequins, tassels, buttons & embroidery on garments & accessories will enable you to make your own fashion statement. ...

Portable, pretty & quick to learn
- crochet is back in vogue & Sara Sinaguglia is one of its most talented advocates. Taking her
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