Paint It from Search Press, softback by various artists. Price 3.99 each from www.searchpress.com
This is a new series of learn-to-paint books from Search Press. Each one includes one tracing and step-by-step instructions to paint just one project. The projects are varied, attractive and the slim books (just 19 pages including cover and tracing paper) are [...]
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Paint It from Search Press
Draw Gothic by Gecko Keck
Draw Gothic by Gecko Keck, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-476-8, price 8.99 from www.searchpress.com
This 80 page book covers the usual ‘Goth’ aspects but a lot more besides. Learn how to draw the folds in fabric, thunderstorms, roses, jewellery and script. The basic drawing skills are covered such as perspective and drawing people and [...]
Stitching the Textured Surface by Lynda Monk et al
Stitching the Textured Surface by Lynda Monk and Carol McFee, softback published by d4daisy. ISBN 978-0-9555371-4-1, price 17.00 from www.d4daisy.com
Find out how to use various mediums and techniques to create fabulous textiles. From postcards to vessels, this book abounds in creative ideas. The emphasis is on texture and form. Superb examples of work using Tyvek [...]
Stitches, Straps and Layers by Maggie Grey
Stitches, Straps and Layers by Maggie Grey, softback published by d4daisy. ISBN 978-9555371-3-4, price 19.00 from www.d4daisy.com
The title of this book does not sound anywhere near as exciting as it is. Textile enthusiasts will be stunned and thrilled by the contents of this book. Maggie Grey’s skills and innovation in creating interesting textiles are once [...]
A Closer Look: Colour by David Bomford et al
A Closer Look: Colour by David Bomford & Ashok Roy, softback published by the National Gallery. ISBn 978-1-8570-9442-8, price 7.99 from www.yalebooks.co.uk
We look at paintings as a whole, instead of considering the colour, how it was achieved, why it was chosen. This compact book takes a closer look at colour, exploring how painters apply colour, [...]