The Art for Joy's Sake Journal


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These beautiful pages invite you to pick up your brush and grow. Kristy Rice's joy-focused approach to watercolor art has won the hearts of fans worldwide, and with this journal Rice offers ways for all levels of painters to make "art for joy's sake" and simultaneously paint a personal keepsake or add beauty to your inspiration wall. Includes 10 illustrations ready to be watercolored on thick, textured paper, alongside full-color tear out reproductions of the same works painted by Kristy herself, demonstrating palette choices and brushwork. Enrich your art with "prompt" ideas to inspire your painting's growth; pages with no-stress exercises for techniques; inspirational artwork and quotations; and even a few recipes for nourishing your body along with your spirit! Each item in the Artisan series is designed to offer a specially crafted watercolor discovery glowing with Kristy Rice's creative touch. Also in the series: Watercolor Cards: Kristy Rice Designs.




Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers


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Learn how to draw beautiful flowers and add breathtaking watercolor with the easy step-by-step instructions in Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers.




The Cloth Paper Scissors Book


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Where paint, paper, fabric, metal, and wax all come to play! Uncover the very best articles and projects from Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Editor Barbara Delaney has assembled a gold mine of hands-on inspiration and ideas for mixed-media artists of all types. Explore the exciting worlds of collage, journaling, encaustic, printing, assemblage, and more. Learn how to make interesting surface designs with Beryl Taylor, how to keep a uniquely-you sketchbook with Jane LaFazio, and how to transform a basic photograph into a whimsical wonder with Kelly Nina Perkins. The only rule in this mixed-media guide is that there are no rules. In addition to the tips and techniques, the experts elaborate on their favorite tools and mediums, including paintbrushes, adhesives, papers, waxes, found objects, and more, taking the guesswork out of achieving tricky effects. Perfect for all skill levels, The Cloth Paper Scissors Book showcases inspiring projects for both those who are new to the world of mixed media and those who already love mixed media and are looking for exciting new ideas.




The Artful Sketch


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Handmade Artwork to Inspire Your Creative Life Take your love for hand lettering, coloring, and doodling to the next level with this easy guide to creating gorgeous sketches by hand. Artist Mary Phan has toured North America teaching luxury sketching workshops, and she now reveals her simple yet big-impact techniques for everyone— from beginners to experienced designers. You’ll learn to draw 14 exquisite sketches, featuring fully illustrated, detailed step-by-step instructions to ensure a frame-worthy result from your very first sketch! Follow along with Mary’s simple, foolproof sketching process: drawing in basic shapes with a pencil and ruler, bringing the scene to life with brightly colored art markers, and outlining with black ink for the final details. From each tutorial, you’ll have your own impressive work of art to share as a gift, send as a card, share on social media, use in your business, or display in your home. No matter how you use it, this book will give you the tools and inspiration to fill your life with more color, beauty, and creativity.




Painting the Impressionist Landscape


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Master Impressionism with an art-instruction classic. Impressionism has inspired generations of American artists. And no one has done more for the cause of American Impressionism than Charles Hawthorne, the founder of the Cape Cod School of Art. In Painting the Impressionist Landscape, author and artist Lois Griffel explores Hawthorne’s theories about color and light in depth. Griffel, the longtime director of the school Hawthorne founded, teaches his philosophy like no other painter can, with inspiring step-by-step painting lessons and illuminating text. A true classic of art instruction, Painting the Impressionist Landscape has sold more than 30,000 copies in hardcover in the fifteen years since it was first published. Now a new generation of painters can bring impressionism into their work with this convenient and affordable paperback edition.




DIY Watercolor Flowers


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Boudon shows you how to paint beautiful flowers in simple steps. Whether you're looking to decorate your journal pages, create unique wall art, or make personalized cards and gifts, this guide will teach you all you need to succeed. -- adapted from back cover.




Illustrating Bible CSB Green


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Bible that has been specifically designed for the Bible journaler. [€[ Twice the margin as a traditional journaling Bible! [€[ Spiral bound, so it lies flat and grows with all your entries! [€[ The first-ever square Bible, perfect for social media sharing![€[ Thicker paper than traditional Bibles means reduced bleed-through!




Watercolor Sketching for Beginners 2


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ENHANCED NEW EDITION includes where to exhibit and sell your first watercolors... Could you really paint your first watercolor this coming weekend? Yes, you could, and my unique digital instruction kit will show you how! You will rapidly discover that watercolor painting is not only enjoyable but highly addictive. When you have completed the first picture to your own personal satisfaction, you will want to crack on and paint several more. This new volume contains not only the core instruction modules of the original version but also my exclusive strategy on how to exhibit your treasured watercolor sketches to an international audience with a view to selling copies in a variety of formats.




Journal Floating Poppies Yellow Edition


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Floating Poppies Yellow Edition Journal is perfect to carry along with you to the park or to use while sitting on your veranda to jot down some creative writing while you're there. Available in 4 different color schemes. Click our name to see the others in this series. The handy journal composition book features: 108 lined pages, perfect for journaling, creative writing, daydreaming and note-taking. Features neutral wide-ruled paper with a line at the top for date. Compact, 7"x10" size Fun, playful floating poppies flower cover design Lightweight, softcover design fits easily in a tote bag, purse or backpack Makes a fun gift or token of appreciation for Mother's Day, a birthday or even as a nice little pick me up gift for yourself!




Journal Floating Poppies Black Edition


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Floating Poppies Black Edition Journal is perfect to carry along with you to the park or to use while sitting on your veranda to jot down some creative writing while you're there. Available in 4 different color schemes. Click our name to see the others in this series. The handy journal composition book features: 108 lined pages, perfect for journaling, creative writing, daydreaming and note-taking. Features neutral wide-ruled paper with a line at the top for date. Compact, 7"x10" size Fun, playful floating poppies flower cover design Lightweight, softcover design fits easily in a tote bag, purse or backpack Makes a fun gift or token of appreciation for Mother's Day, a birthday or even as a nice little pick me up gift for yourself!