Painting Pictures From Photos by Susie Hodge, softback published by D&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-2801-9, price 12.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
This is an easy to follow guide to painting from photos. Lots of illustrations guide you through the basic process and there are professional hints and techniques on composition, light and much more besides. There are also step by [...]
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Painting Pictures From Photos by Susie Hodge
The Yarn Garden by J. Marsha Michler
The Yarn Garden by J. Marsha Michler, softback published by KP in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-0-89689-827-1, price 15.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
30 patterns of sweaters and accessories, mainly for women in plant-based yarns including nettle and hemp. Unfortunately there are no UK resources given for these yarns. An interesting cross-section of patterns, some [...]
The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet by Margaret Hubert
The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet by Margaret Hubert, softback published by Creative Publishing International. ISBN 978-1-58923-472-7, price 16.99 in the UK from www.creativepub.com
‘The Ultimate reference for all forms of crochet – great for beginners and experienced crocheters, too” claims the publisher and this book is just that. 272 pages of stitches, motifs and patterns [...]
Drawing the Nude from Life DVD by Costa Vavagiakis
Drawing the Nude from Life DVD by Costa Vavagiakis published by North Light in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-60061-359-3, price 18.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
Watch Costa as he draws the nude from life. Working mainly with pencil and pastel, he creates a realistic drawing of the model. I loved watching Costa map out the [...]