Painting Vibrant Watercolours by Soon Y. Warren, hardback published by FW Media in the USA. ISBN 978-1-60061-112-4, price 18.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
This book is full of wonderful work that will be a true inspiration to any watercolour artist. If you are losing the vibrancy of the paints, read this book. Through a series of 16 demonstrations, [...]
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Painting Vibrant Watercolours by Soon Y. Warren
Knit, Purl, Save the World by V Howell and A Armstrong
Knit, Purl, Save the World by Vickie Howell and Adrienne Armstrong, softback published by D&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-3634-2, price 14.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
I am all for sustainability and new earth-friendly yarns and that is what this book is all about. It’s aimed at the younger 20’s and 30’s market and is full of patterns that perhaps appeal [...]
Masterful Color by Arlene Steinberg
Masterful Color, Vibrant Colored Pencil Paintings, Layer by Layer by Arlene Steinberg, hardback published by North Light in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-58180-957-2, price 18.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
This is a very good book for learning to use coloured pencils and improving your technique. I have seen others use the same layering and burnishing [...]
Mural Magic by Corie Kline
Mural Magic by Corie Kline, softback published by FW Media in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN978-1-60061-166-7, price 15.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
If you have ever wanted to paint furniture – here’s the book for you. Corie uses her imagination to develop creative ideas for mural painting to include painting on furniture and also trompe l’oeil. [...]
Compendium of Sewing Techniques by Lorna Knight
Compendium of Sewing Techniques by Lorna Knight, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-525-3, price 12.99 from www.searchpress.com
This book will improve your sewing skills no end with its amazing tips and techniques. Learn about fabrics, how to cut, how to sew a magic pocket, hemming and so much more. Covers smocking, applique, couching and quilting. [...]