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Search Press - Beginner's Guide to Cyanotype

Author: Kim Tillyer Dimensions: 204 x 260mm Format: BC Paperback Pages: 112 A complete starter guide to cyanotype Features 112 pages with 224 illustrations throughout An absolute essential for newcomers to the medium Ideal paired with the Jacquard Cyanotype Kit! Create a beautiful blue-hued world with this amazing beginner's guide to cyanotype from popular crafter Kim Tillyer. Known for it's mesmerizing blue "glow", cyanotype is a fun, accessible & versatile medium ideal for creating unique artwork & personalised gifts or even transforming everyday objects. This easy-to-follow 112 page guide book contains over 220 images throughout that demonstrate how best to apply this special light-sensitive solution to a myriad of surfaces, along with how the transformative effect of UV light turns these creations into magical, vibrant, blue-hued masterpieces. About the Author Based in a studio near Keswick in the Lake District, Kim Tillyer is an accomplished crafter & artist known for her illustrations in several poetry & children's books, along with two regional magazines. In 2020, Kim appeared on BBC Countryfile as part of Wordsworth's 200th birthday celebration.

GBP 14.99

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Search Press - Kawaii: How to Draw Cute Stuff

Author: Angela Nguyen Dimensions: 230 x 180mm Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Learn to draw anything in an adorable style Simple, pictorial step-by-step lessons No specialist materials required Includes 500 colour illustrations Perfect for beginners ENTER PLANET CUTE!!! Angela Nguyen teaches you how to draw anything & everything from people, animals, food & everyday objects in an adorable kawaii style. Requiring no special tools or materials, just grab a biro or marker and you're ready to go! The quick & easy exercises teach the fundamental techniques of kawaii illustration including basic shapes, effects and styles. A perfect book for beginners to dive into & easily create their own kawaii characters using the easy to follow pictorial step-by-step sequences that make learning fun & simple. About the Author Also known as Pikarar, Angela Nguyen is a successful Seattle based artist known for her cute illustration style. Besides illustration, she's also a graphic designer trained in print, motion & packaging that's currently designing voice experiences for Amazon. An accomplished author, with an entire series of best-selling kawaii instructional books including How to Draw Cute Stuff, How to Draw Cute Animals & How to Draw Cute Food.

GBP 8.99

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Search Press - The Colour Mixing Companion

Author: Julie Collins Dimensions: 127 x 180mm Format: Hardback Pages: 160 A comprehensive guide to colour mixing Mediums include Acrylic, Watercolour & Oils Features 1800 clear, straightforward illustrations Compiled from the hugely popular Colour Mixing Guides series, this portable, pocket-sized companion from Julie Collins is a clear, comprehensive guide to colour mixing with Acrylics, Watercolours & Oils. Starting with simple colour theory, this book includes 1800 vivid illustrations, an array of swatches & colour wheels throughout providing guidance on warm, cool, dull, bright & complementary colours, tones, working with a limited palette & factoring in local colour, followed by an array of essential colour mixes. Also included are templates for you to practice & develop your own colour wheels! About the Author Julie Collins studied Fine Art at the University of Reading, becoming an artist, writer & teacher. An associate Member of the Society of Women Artists, Julie has enjoyed a prominent career, winning numerous prestigious awards for her watercolour paintings, including 1st Prize for Watercolour at the Royal West of England Academy Annual Exhibition. When Julie isn't exploring painting, drawing and crafts at her studio in Hampshire, she's writing for The Artist magazine & producing incredibly successful colour mixing guides and artists' problem-solving books. These include 3 Colour Mixing Guides (selling over 3.75k copies overall) & "Colour Demystified" in 2021 (selling 6850 copies to date).

GBP 12.99

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Search Press - Get Up & Gouache

Author: Jessica Smith Dimensions: 246 x 189mm Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Discover the world of gouache Includes a variety of tips & techniques 288 colour illustrations 20 step-by-step projects Perfect for newcomers Paint people, places, plants & more! Unleash your creativity & discover a new medium with 20 colourful gouache projects! From popular British artist Jessica Smith, Get Up & Gouache shows you how to bring this vibrant & versatile medium to life with 20 step-by-step projects illustrating how to layer, blend and bloom. Discover your own visual language and create beautiful, lively paintings, prints, cards, gifts & more with the included tips, tricks & techniques. An essential tool for beginners & a source of inspiration & encouragement for intermediate-level artists. About the Author Jessica Smith is a British freelance illustrator & designer based in Bath. She enjoys playing with concepts such as scales, bold colours & unusual shapes in both gouache and a variety of digital mediums, with people and plants playing a key role in her lively pieces.

GBP 14.99

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Search Press - Draw 100 Flowers

Author(s): Janet Whittle & Penny Brown Dimensions: 292 x 216mm Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Learn to draw 100 varieties of flower Straightforward, no-fuss techniques Each example is broken into 6 simple stages Includes garden favourites, wildflowers & stunning exotics With examples of 100 beautiful blooms, this book is perfect for budding artists yearning to draw their favourite posies or the experienced amongst us looking for inspiration! Even if you've never drawn anything before, you're sure to be amazed at just how quickly you can achieve incredibly impressive results. Whether you prefer the understated beauty of a simple daisy or the garish good looks of a flamingo lily, you're bound to discover a flower in this gorgeous book that you simply can't resist drawing. Featuring 100 varieties of flower from across the spectrum including everyday garden blooms such as roses and tulips, delicate wild varieties like primroses or bluebells and even a whole range of exotics (in case you feel like trying something different). Every project features no written instructions, instead being broken down into 6 simple, easy-to-follow stages with two finished examples (one shaded with pencil, the other in colour). The use of basic shapes & pencil strokes lead you effortlessly through to the finished drawing. About the Author(s) Janet Whittle A professional artist & qualified teacher specialising in flowers and landscapes in watercolour & pastel. Regularly exhibiting her work at the Westminster Galleries in London, along with the prestigious Mall Galleries & other international venues, prints & greeting cards showcasing her work are readily available across the globe. Awards for her botanical work include the Society of Botanical Artists' Founder President's Honour and The Society of Flower Painters' Award for Excellence. Penny Brown Training & working as a theatre designer for a decade before an increasing love of painting and drawing led her to illustration, with a particular passion for watercolour, graphite & cut paper collage. Her botanical paintings & drawings are regularly highlighted and exhibited with The Society of Botanical Artists in London, Frankfurt & Span. She has also illustrated a vast wealth of books on a variety of interesting topics including craft, textiles, design, natural history & gardening. She has won several awards, including the prestigious President's Prize at the SBA exhibition in 2015 & is a prominent member of The South West Society of Botanical Artists.

GBP 12.99

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Search Press - How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers

Author: Olga Koelsch Dimensions: 228 x 250mm Format: BB Hardback Pages: 128 Learn to create delicate, see-through flowers Includes clear photography & step-by-step instructions Learn how to create delicate, see-through flowers in watercolour with the help of immensely popular artist, pattern designer and YouTuber, Olga Koelsch. In her debut book, Olga gently guides beginners and experienced artists alike through the process of painting flowers, combining the accuracy of botanical illustration with the expression and freedom of modern watercolour. Beginning with a concise introduction to the key things you'll need to get started, as well as Olga's most-used watercolour methods, straight away you can start to paint 6 different stunning plant projects magnolia, eucalyptus, bellflower, rose, peony and iris. Every project has clear photography and step-by-step instructions, as well as an outline at the back of the book that can be traced, if you need a little help when beginning your painting. If you need inspiration for what to do with your finished artwork, Olga has shared a stunning collection of her own examples that showcase the flowers beautifully from cards and wall art to fabrics that would make a beautiful robe for a loved one. Whether you're looking to start painting flowers with a nod to botanical illustration, or to learn how to create beautiful flowers to adorn personal items, you'll be struck by the timeless and unique artwork that fills How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers. About the Author Olga is a self-taught watercolour artist, pattern designer and botanical illustrator. She originally pursued an art career with botanical illustration, after working in marketing for several years, but then craved for more expression and freedom in painting. She began to blend her knowledge in botany with modern watercolour techniques, creating stunning transparent flower bouquets that have now become her signature work. When she's not creating individual paintings, Olga is painting patterns for paper and fabrics, or sharing watercolour tips and advice on her YouTube channel. Olga lives in Bergen, Norway, with her husband and two sons.

GBP 17.99

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Search Press - Beginner's Guide to Linocut

Author: Susan Yeates Dimensions: 260 x 204mm Format: Paperback Pages: 96 Discover the world of linocut Draw, cut, print, repeat 10 practical projects 400 colour illustrations Essential tips & techniques Includes full-size templates Learn the four key process of linocut - draw, cut, print, repeat. Linocut & screenprinting have undergone a recent resurgence in popular recently & now, with this book, you can take part yourself and learn to make your very own prints under the expert guidance & tutelage of artist Susan Yeates. Explaining the rudiments of linocutting, this book guides you through 10 practical, attainable projects with full-size templates including greeting cards, labels for jars, bags, tea towels & artwork to personalise for displaying at home or gifting to a loved one. Throughout you'll also find exact lists of tools & materials needed, along with handy tips & suggestions. About the Author An accomplished British artist, tutor, printmaker & published author with a passion for combining mindfulness with art, Susan Yeates is the quintessential printmaking expert. Printmaking since she was in school, she later attended Loughborough University & obtained a printmaking degree. Since 2003 she has been running regular printmaking courses, along with producing her own beautiful prints & drawings.

GBP 6.99

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Search Press - Simply Paint Birds

Author: Tom Shepherd Dimensions: 216 x 280mm Format: BC Paperback Pages: 128 Easily paint a number of exotic birds Features friendly advice & clear instructions Learn to handle watercolour in rewarding steps Painting birds doesn't have to be technical or daunting, even for a complete beginner. Through friendly advice and clear instructions, expert artist and tutor Tom Shepherd will show you how to paint 26 dynamic, colourful birds in 8 steps each, including: Eagles Flamingos Owls Macaw parrots Red Cardinals Toucans Robins If you're a complete beginner, simply follow the projects in order to learn how to handle watercolour in achievable, rewarding steps. You will build essential skills while producing impressive results right from the start. Meanwhile, if you're a confident hobby artist, you can dip in and out wherever you wish. Tom's step-by-step process for each bird is simple and achievable, and uses just a few watercolour paints and a handful of brushes. His style is fresh and contemporary, and his clear instructions will allow you to achieve the same loose, dynamic results. About the Author Tom Shepherd started his art career by creating custom artwork on guitars using graffiti pens. Making a move towards a brush and more traditional mediums opened up a whole new world to him, and he hasn't looked back since. Tom loves painting a wide variety of subjects, but is always drawn back to the place where his first two passions met; painting wildlife, in particular birds. Tom's work has become widely collected across the world. He has been a highly commended finalist in the world-renowned Wildlife Artist of the Year on several occasions. Where possible he likes to combine his artwork with conservation efforts close to his heart. As well as involvement with various group exhibitions geared towards raising funds for wildlife and conservation; he also contributes a portion of sales each year to UK based Organisations such as WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust), raising many thousands of pounds for wildlife. Tom is also a highly regarded, and much sought-after tutor. As well as running his own workshops, he travels all over the UK teaching and demonstration for Art Groups & Societies. He also leads painting holidays in beautiful rural France. Tom co-hosts the podcast Ask an Artist, and runs successful remote painting classes through his School of Watercolour.

GBP 12.99

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Search Press - Draw 100 Animals

Author(s): Susie Hodge & Jonathan Newey Dimensions: 292 x 216mm Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Learn to draw 100 animals Straightforward, no-fuss techniques Each example is broken into 6 simple stages Features a broad variety of animals from diverse habits Whether you already have favourites or you're simply looking for inspiration from a range of bio-diverse habitats like rainforests, mountains, polar regions or the African savannah, you're bound to find an animal in here that you simply can't resist drawing for yourself! Every project features no written instructions, instead being broken down into 6 simple, easy-to-follow stages with two finished examples (one shaded with pencil, the other in colour). The use of basic shapes & pencil strokes lead you effortlessly through to the finished drawing. About the Author(s) Susie Hodge Twice named the No.1 art writer by The Independent, Susie has written over 100 books spanning art, art history & artistic techniques. Along with this, she also hosts lectures, talks and practical workshops whilst making regular radio, TV & documentary appearances as an expert in her field. Jonathan Newey A City & Guilds qualified teacher with 20 years of experience, this award-winning artist has an extensive background in a variety of drawing and painting mediums. He is a particularly passionate promoter of coloured pencils, becoming a founder member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society. Along with demonstrating for most of the top UK manufacturers, he has many drawings & paintings in collections both nationally & internationally.

GBP 12.99

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Search Press - The Art of Drawing: A Complete Guide

Author: Giovanni Civardi Dimensions: 220 x 152mm Format: Paperback Pages: 440 An invaluable resource Comprehensive guide to drawing techniques Expert advice & demonstrative illustrations Draw portraits, clothed figures, hands, feet & scenery Compiles all 7 books from the "Art of Drawing" series Learning to draw? Looking to improve your techniques? In this invaluable resource Giovanni Civardi divulges expert technical advice & practical tips learned through a rich lifetime of knowledge & experience. Conveniently sized for travel, this lightweight paperback book holds an impressive 440 pages complete with gorgeous artwork from Civardi himself. Opening with the fundamentals before moving on to describe a variety of scenarios, techniques & ideas including drawing portraiture, clothed figures, hands, feet, scenery & finally, the importance of light & shade. This comprehensive guide finally brings together all seven of the books from the successful Art of Drawing series, including: Drawing Techniques Drawing Portraits Drawing the Clothed Figure Drawing Hands & Feet Drawing Scenery Drawing Light & Shade The Nude About The Author Born in Milan in 1947, Giovanni Civardi trained as a sculptor, portrait artist & illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera whilst simultaneously studying medicine & surgery. As a professional illustrator, he produced commissions for a variety of publications including newspapers, magazines & book covers for over a decade. Pursuing his fascination in medical anatomy & the human form as depicted in artwork, Civardi would put on one-man exhibitions whilst travelling to France & Denmark. This extensive experience in anatomy, life drawing & portraiture led to a career teaching others in schools & institutions over many years, further leading to numerous published works in which Civardi's experiences can truly shine & be brought into focus.

GBP 12.99

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Search Press - Painting with Brusho

Author: Joanne Boon Thomas Dimensions: 216 x 280mm Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Learn to experiment with Brusho 10 simple step-by-step projects Features over 300 stunning examples to inspire Easy method produces vibrant images in a loose, bold style Learn to blend, mix & more, getting the most from this amazing medium! A definitive go-to guide that encourages artists of all abilities to explore the improvisational properties of Brusho & show how incorporating it into their painting repertoire can fundamentally alter how they work in colour. Across 10 step-by-step projects, 144 pages & 300 illustrations Joanne Boon Thomas demonstrates how the simple step of adding a spritz of water to your Brusho can result in vibrant, expressive paintings with breath-taking, spontaneous fusions of colour in a loose, bold style. Included are a full range of techniques such as what can be achieved using only one colour, how to effectively blend primary colours & the hidden qualities of black Brusho. Short demonstrations throughout display the impact of using a bleach solution, how to utilise wax resist for effect, using a flat wash & how "line and wash" can work as a loose framework for your paintings. About the Author An experienced artist & tutor who shares her lifelong love of painting & drawing with others, Joanne Boon Thomas offers online painting tutorials and has thousands of subscribers to her channel. Proving to be an effective & popular tutor, Joanne has produced a number of instructional videos, along with hosting a number of hugely successful workshops and painting holidays both in the UK and abroad. Joanne's work can be found galleries & homes across the world, including in John Lewis, where her figurative work is proudly available for purchase.

GBP 15.99

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Search Press - Complete Guide to Watercolour

Author: David Webb Dimensions: 254 x 215mm Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Comprehensive guide to watercolour painting How-to techniques & detailed explanations Discover brand new techniques & styles Several internationally recognised guest artists Includes 512 full-colour illustrations This best-seller from David Webb not only utilises his lifetime of expertise as an artist, tutor and writer, but also features several internationally recognised guest artists sharing their painting secrets, hints & tips for a truly comprehensive, essential reference book for working with watercolours. Packed full of history, minor details, examples & in-depth explanations across it's 256 pages, along with additional demonstrations of new techniques broken down into simple, step-by-step instructions, all alongside 512 beautiful full-colour illustrations. About the Author David Webb has written numerous books on both drawing & watercolour, with his previous title Still Life in Watercolour also proving to be a popular best-seller in it's own right. After spending many years specialising in detailed natural history illustrations, he later converted to pure watercolour & adopting a looser, freer style as demonstrated in this book. His work is on display in a number of galleries & when he isn't writing, he runs painting holidays & workshops whilst demonstrating across the UK.

GBP 15.99

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Search Press - The Printmaking Bible

Authors: Ann d'Arcy Hughes & Hebe Vernon-Morris Dimensions: 228 x 260mm Format: BC Paperback Pages: 416 The Printmaking Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials & Techniques A comprehensive guide ideal for students & professionals alike Includes five chapters: intaglio, relief, lithography monotype/monoprint & screenprinting Inspirational and authoritative, The Printmaking Bible is a complete guide to this traditional art practice that constantly evolves through the creative input of each new generation of artists. This guide has been created to reflect developments in different techniques and to showcase examples of new work by leading international artists across a range of print styles. Broken down into five chapters, each focuses on a major print medium: intaglio, relief, lithography, monotype/monoprint, and screenprinting. This definitive volume presents the tips and tools needed to create great artwork at any level. A brief overview of each medium is followed by illustrated step-by-step instructions, detailed historical information, troubleshooting tips, an extensive resource section, and interviews with working artists. This comprehensive guide is ideal for students and professionals alike. About the Authors Ann d'Arcy Hughes has enjoyed an illustrious career in printmaking. She assisted Anthony Gross at the Slade School of Art in London, and worked with S. W. Hayter at Atelier 17 in Paris before embarking on her lecturing career at the University of Brighton in the UK. Ann was the Regional Organizer with the Open College of the Arts (OCA) for 10 years before co-founding Bip-Art independent printmaking workshop in Brighton. She was joint first prize winner of the Fine Press Book Association Award in 2004. Permanent collections of her work include prints at Xerox headquarters, BBC, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. She lives in Brighton. Hebe Vernon-Morris studied as a ceramicist and metalworker before turning to printmaking. She now specializes in lithography and woodcut. She is a founder member and co-director of Bip-Art printmaking studio in Brighton.

GBP 25.00

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Search Press - Draw Yourself Calm

Author: Amy Maricle Dimensions: 230 x 180mm Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Discover "slow drawing" Combines art & meditation Increase creativity, reduce stress Includes 25 patterns inspired by nature Requires no special tools or materials Stress-free, learn at your own pace Smaller drawings, for those short on time With the simple, playful, no-right-or-wrong approach from Amy Maricle, this book offers a stress-free, non-pressured space for readers to nurture themselves creatively & spiritually. Escape everyday life & focus instead on developing your creativity by adopting the effective therapeutic art technique known as "slow drawing". "Slow drawing" works to relax your brain by focusing on putting pen to paper & drawing simple, repetitive shapes that draw attention away from sources of stress. With a particular focus on working at your own pace, this practical & effective book opens with an introduction first discussing the concepts of slow drawing & mindfulness, covering how to weave the practice into the readers life in a way that works for them. From here, the book is then separated into 2 distinct chapters: Chapter 1 Practice slow drawing warm-ups & exercises aimed at helping readers to focus on what they see, feel & hear as they draw. Chapter 2 Requiring no special tools or materials, the 25 included patterns can be approached in any order, providing the reader with the freedom to define how best to fit slow drawing into their life & schedule in a stress-free way. About the Author Based in the US, Amy Maricle is an artist & trained art therapist with a certification in Traumatic Stress Studies and Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment. She runs her own blog & spends time teaching classes both in-person & online on the benefits of slowing down to create playful, meaningful art. Her writing and art have been featured prominently in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Psych Central, Art Journaling magazine, Brush magazine and Spirituality & Health Online.

GBP 12.99

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Search Press - Creative Abstract Watercolour

Author: Kate Rebecca Leach Dimensions: 210 x 273mm Format: BC Paperback Pages: 120 Learn to create dynamic, original abstract art Step-by-step guide is broken down into projects Features 120 pages with 240 illustrations throughout Learn to create dynamic, original abstract art with nothing more than watercolours, a few pens & simple techniques with this guide from Kate Rebecca Leach. Don't get bogged down in detail or accuracy, simply let your creativity flow with this unique step-by-step guide that encourages self-expression & experimentation through various easy-to-learn techniques including colour mixing, texture & contrast. With over 200 photographs & illustrations throughout, this guide includes numerous projects including simple shapes, botanicals & landscapes, along with adding gorgeous embellishments through gel pens & metallic paints for an attractive shine to your work.

GBP 16.99

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Search Press - 10 Minute Watercolours

Author: Hazel Soan Dimensions: 117 x 82mm Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Learn to work with watercolour A handy & practical book Includes essential techniques Maximise your brushstrokes Exploring a wide breadth of colours Paint people, landscapes, still life & more! A handy, practical & inspirational little book showing watercolour artists of all levels how to loosen up their painting techniques & maintain that all important spontaneity. Penned by popular artist Hazel Soan, the book is arranged into two separate parts with the first section explaining all about watercolour & what can be achieved with it, even in a short time span. The second section suggests a variety of specific approaches for painting in particular situations. About The Author Hazel Soan is known to millions through her role as an Art Expert on Channel 4's popular painting programme Watercolour Challenge & through her own series Splash of Colour from Anglia TV. A highly successful international artist, she divides her time between London & Cape Town, exhibiting her work widely & especially at her own gallery in West London.

GBP 6.99

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Search Press - Beginner's Guide to Cyanotype

Search Press - Kawaii: How to Draw Cute Stuff

Search Press - The Colour Mixing Companion

Search Press - Get Up & Gouache

Search Press - Draw 100 Flowers

Search Press - How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers

Search Press - Beginner's Guide to Linocut

Search Press - Simply Paint Birds

Search Press - Draw 100 Animals

Search Press - The Art of Drawing: A Complete Guide

Search Press - Painting with Brusho

Search Press - Complete Guide to Watercolour

Search Press - The Printmaking Bible

Search Press - Draw Yourself Calm

Search Press - Creative Abstract Watercolour

Search Press - 10 Minute Watercolours

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