Art Books

How to Draw: Woodland Animals In Simple Steps by Susie Hodge Learn to draw 28 different charming woodland animals from scratch in a few easy steps Learn how to draw all kinds of woodland animals using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes, Susie Hodge shows you how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of animals and bi…

Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Animals draw every little creature in the cutest style ever! by Angela Nguyen RETURN TO PLANET CUTE!!! Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Animals teaches you how to draw almost 100 different creatures in an adorable manner. Don't believe seagulls and stingrays can be cute? Think again! You don't need any specialist tools or materials to start drawing cute stuff: all yo…

Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Woodland Friends by Angela Nguyen The sixth book in the best-selling 'Kawaii' series teaches you how to draw almost 100 different woodland friends in an adorable manner. This kids’ how-to art book lets the inquisitive child experience the woodland world through drawing, with clear step-by-step diagrams which are great for visual learners and make it super-easy to fo…

Learn to Paint Wildlife Quickly by Hazel Soan 196 pages Book Description Capture the wonders of nature in watercolour with this quick guide to wildlife painting, packed with techniques and inspiration. Recommended by Pegasus Art - "a beautiful book with examples in watercolour showing how to capture the flowing movement of wildlife" Best-selling author Hazel Soan demonstrates how to paint a variet…

Loose and Lively Animals in Watercolour, Inks & Mixed Media by Jo Allsopp Animals are a perennial favourite amongst artists, but many struggle with capturing their form and character in a way that reflects the true spirit of the animal. In this bright, breezy and accessible book, Jo Allsopp’s genuine passion for wildlife is clear. That love is reflected in her art, and her loose, lively and dynami…

Love Acrylics Over 100 exercises, projects and prompts for making cool art! by Courtney Burden Size: 203x229 mm Illustrations: 400 Pages: 160 100 prompts, projects, and playful activities to encourage the reader to paint with acrylics for the joy of creating. Break all the rules and explore acrylic paint in a free and fun way! This book encourages you to get over the fear of the blank canvas and t…

A practical handbook for wall painting and mural art to enhance your home by Clara Wilkinson & Mary West Size: 216x280 mm Illustrations: 0 Pages: 128 Book Description This practical guide to mural painting explains all the key techniques and design styles you need so that you can get creative in your own home and make your walls unique. Murals are a fantastic way to breathe new life into an interi…

'Making Woodblock Prints' - the ultimate informative book, perfect for beginners or experienced printmakers.  Each chapter shows different aspect of the process of making a print from the cutting, the tools required, the paper used, the inks, the type of press and finally the printing. The instructions are clear and detailed, the examples are inspirational and the whole text is well written, a per…

Manga Fashion Art Secrets The ultimate guide to drawing awesome artwork in the manga style by Dalia Sharawna Size: 215x280 mm Pages: 128 Learn how to draw fashionable manga clothes that help to convey personality, character, and mood quickly and easily. Packed with everything you need to know to draw a huge variety of cool clothes and accessories in the manga style, this detailed guide covers a ra…

Millie Marotta's Secrets of the Sea Pocket Colouring Book by Millie Marotta 96 pages Book Description A wonderful, portable edition of Millie Marotta's Secrets of the Sea, from the Sunday Times and international best-selling artist. Millie Marotta is a hugely popular illustrator and her idiosyncratic drawings of the world's wonderful creatures have enthralled millions over the years. This pocket c…

Millie Marotta's Woodland Wild Pocket Colouring by Millie Marotta 96 pages Book Description A wonderful, portable edition of Millie Marotta's Woodland Wild, from the Sunday Times and international best-selling artist. Lose yourself in the calming world of woodland wildlife, from peaceful pine groves groves to a steamy tropical forest, with over 80 amazing illustrations to colour in a smaller forma…

MIXED-MEDIA COLLAGRAPH PRINTS VICKY OLDFIELD This practical and well-illustrated book gives a full account of how to make bold, dynamic collagraph prints. It explains a range of techniques from drypoint to collagraph, as well as viscosity printing and mixed media. Packed with finished examples, it also celebrates printmaking as an art form in itself, not just as a process for producing multiples,…

Modern Brush Lettering A beginner’s guide to the art of brush lettering, plus 20 seasonal projects to make by Becki Clark 150 Illustrations 120 Pages Modern Brush Lettering is a creative guide to learning how to brush letter. Becki covers materials, mark making, turning your marks into letterforms, joining your lettering and exercises to get you started on your brush lettering journey. There are t…

Nature Imprinted A complete guide to lino printing, with 10 nature-inspired designs by Jane Spink Size: 204x260 mm Hardback copy Illustrations: 160 Pages: 160 Capture the beautiful natural world with printmaking linocut blocks from Inky Dog Studio's Jane Spink. Learn to make your own linocut blocks of the world all around you. Jane Spink, founder of dynamic and successful Inky Dog Studio, shares h…

Renowned botanical artist and professional gardener, Carolyn Jenkins combines her love of art and gardening to create stunning compositions (often very different from traditional botanical painting) with vibrant colours that leap from the page. Size: 226x254 mm Illustrations: 0 Pages: 128 The first part of this book Botanical: Grow explores time well-spent in the garden and covers much of the trad…

Oil Painting Every Day offers an enjoyable, modern approach to oil painting that takes the stuffiness out and puts the fun back in. Learn how to see and think like an artist to paint stunning landscapes, still life, florals, portraits and figures, skies, and more. Discover expert tips and tricks for creating compelling compositions with beautiful colour palettes and stunning details. Simple scenes…