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Surely the most visually impressive of animals, the horse has always been a favourite subject for artists of all kinds and also one of the most challenging. With this book, you'll pick up the essentials of equine art in no time. You'll understand how the skeleton and musculature are expressed in a horses posture and mass; how to observe a horses pose, and capture it realistically; how to show the fall of the mane and tail to express movement. This...
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"DC Super-Pets and manga unite! Put a new spin on beloved furry Super Heroes and Super-Villains, and learn how to draw them as dynamic manga characters. Easy-to-follow steps start with simple lines and progress to fully colored figures that practically leap off the page. Along the way, discover interesting Japanese comics facts and tips for punching up your artwork. Packed full of stunning illustrations, this guide will inspire creativity and help...
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"Readers learn to draw a varity of sea creatures with the help of detailed, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, including full-color examples of each finished drawing. As readers draw, they learn about art as well as science. Fascinating facts about animal life cycles, diets, and habitats are presented before readers start drawing each animal."--Provided by publisher.
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Discover a colourful world of adorable animals and fantastical creatures in this fun collection of sewn toys and gifts, brought together into one volume for the first time. Whether it's a pretty butterfly mobile for a new arrival, a cuddly spaceship for a curious kid or a handy ladybug bag for a little fashionista, there's something to delight kids of all ages. Friendly monsters, magical mermaids, circus lions, pretty unicorns and much, much more,...
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"2016 marks the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter, making it the perfect time to pay tribute to the beloved author/illustrator with A Celebration of Beatrix Potter! With illustrious tales of characters like Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, and Jemima Puddle-Duck, Beatrix Potter established herself as one of the most cherished and influential author/illustrators of children's literature. To mark her milestone birthday, this gorgeous collection features...
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A lively and accessible book featuring embroidery motifs and sewing projects that highlight the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom with designs for foxes, cats, owls, zebras, and pandas. From elegant birds to adorable rabbits and wonderfully simple sheep, the 25 motifs and patterns in this book offer both a modern flair and an organic true-to-nature style. The whimsical animal designs--ranging from wild wolves, cheetahs, and giraffes to cuddly...
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Don't have a real pet? Knit one! This gorgeous new book in the Knit Your Own series is aimed at new knitters - it contains clear step-by-step instructions for all the basic knitting stitches, as well as hints and tips to get you started and build confidence. Once you have mastered the basics, simple but lifelike patterns for a range of pets include a goldfish, hamster, canary, rabbit, and even a snake. Dog and cat lovers will not be disappointed -...
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"Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches. Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructions -- whether you use these projects as visible mending techniques or simply to add interest to a piece. The sweet...
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Fall in love with these oversized toys, then knit them all, including three mini versions. Snuggle up with Robyn Octopus and his friends - all loveable, oversized toys to knit. The soft, chunky yarn and delightful characters will appeal to all, not just children. They make great reading or TV companions and sit at about 70cm tall. As well as 15 different animals to knit and love, including a puffin, an orangutan, a turtle and a unicorn, you can also...
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"Art doodling releases creativity and develops drawing skills. Discover the thrill of using art doodle patterns to build up a portrait or animal design. Step-by-step guides lead you through from thumbnail to finished artwork. Learn how drawing simple shapes can produce incredible art doodle patterns. Packed with ideas and designs that show how easily patterned works of art can be created"--Back cover.
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With a gift for fine art and a lifelong love of nature, Daniele paints magnificent animal subjects on an unconventional canvas--human hands. This awe-inspiring collection showcases 16 creatures along with photos and factual information about the various species. Full color.
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"Easy to follow step-by-step instructions enable very young artists to create their own fantastic drawings. Controlling a crayon and making marks on paper help lay the foundations for practicing writing, building skills that make creativity fun" -- page 4 of cover.