Painting, drawing and art manuals Books

Following the success of A Dog a Day (Pavilion, 2017), Sally Muir returns with a collection of new, but crucially old, faces. Several years ago Sally Muir began a Facebook project, posting dog art daily, which became the best-selling book A...

From fruits and fish to flowers, animals and patterns, illustrator Jola Sopek encourages you to explore this popular craft in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and includes practice pages, colour...

A spectacular compilation of animal illustrations from the awe-inspiring works of Kerby Rosanes, as part of an exciting new series called Kerby’s Selection.This beautiful colouring book brings together the most astonishing animal images from Kerby’s...

A compilation of striking images from Kerby Rosanes’ bestselling World series, featuring coloured-up pieces from his talented fans.A 16-page full-colour section showcases spectacular artworks from Kerby’s World series that have been coloured by his fans...

Featuring 101 art activities that encourage engagement with the natural world, Lorna shows you that creating art with animals as subjects can be super enjoyable and need not be intimidating. Her insightful prompts will see readers sketching with joy in...

Perfect for students and casual and professional artists, with lots of great reference information for print collectors as well, this is the ultimate guide to the ins and outs of every variety of printmaking practiced today.In addition to in-depth...

Have you ever had a great idea but didn’t know where to start? The rules of creativity are simple. Founder and CEO of creative network Zealous, Guy Armitage shows you how to unlock your creative potential with seven easy steps. Everyone is born creative...

In 365 Days of Feel-good Art, Lorna Scobie explores art-based tasks which will help to boost your overall confidence, wellbeing and happiness. Full of tips that will encourage you to nurture your creativity, 365 Days of Feel-good Art teaches readers of...

Colour your way through the grim and gruesome world of Dark Art.Featuring elaborately detailed black line artwork of undead clowns, haunted skulls, bleeding hearts and many other spine-tingling creations, this sinister and beautiful book is perfect for...

A 16-page full-colour section will display some of the most spectacular artworks that have been coloured by Kerby’s fans, accompanied by stylistic comments and tips so readers can create their own masterpieces.The illustrations featured in the colour...

Welcome to the third and fabulous colouring book from the sensational Kerby Rosanes, Mythomorphia.Featuring his unique and intricate ink drawings, this book includes images of gorgeous mythological creatures morphing and shapeshifting to create Kerby's...

De-stress and relax with this beautiful and therapeutic colouring and doodle book. Through focusing your mind on colouring intricate artworks and completing gorgeous illustrations, you will leave behind the worries of your day. Whether you’re an amateur...

Create gorgeous and inspiring scenes inspired by the art of Thomas Kinkade with just a little water and a few strokes of a paintbrush.Thomas Kinkade’s timeless paintings of small-town America, idyllic landscapes, and Christmas celebrations have charmed...

These inspiring rock painting projects based on the art of Thomas Kinkade will add a splash of color to any room or garden.Rock painting is a wonderful way to express your creativity, and with Thomas Kinkade Rock Painting, you’ll create a dozen designs...

Go beyond lettering and learn to use your brush pen markers to create vibrant, colorful watercolor paintings! In this easy-to-follow guide, noted artist Jessica Mack teaches all the techniques you need to get started and practice through a series of fun...

Turn rocks into treasures - to display at home or to give to your friends!Using pens, markers, paints and brushes and the simple lessons in this book, you will be able to turn inexpensive stones into gorgeous works of art that everyone will love. Design...

This coloring book is all about guinea pigs! Enjoy the adventures of cute Piggies in different locations around the world! They relax on the beach, enjoy cafe latte in Paris, wander in magical mushroom forest, play loud rockn roll music and drive around...

"Discover the magic of holiday crafting in The Unofficial Book of Christmas Cricut Crafts, brimming with festive step-by-step projects for all skill levels. A must-have for Cricut enthusiasts, this charming book is your ultimate guide to creating a...

This book combines Chinese painting techniques with twenty-four solar terms of traditional Chinese culture. According to the sequence of the four seasons-spring, summer, autumn, and winter-natural scenes are refined into a series of charming ink...

I'd Love to Draw is a collection of work by the innovative American artist Andrew Loomis, previously unseen by anyone outside the Loomis family and available in print for the first time ever. Having been held in the Loomis family archive for decades...

Learn to create any color from a basic palette of just 11 colors!What if you could create any color you wanted, from a basic palette of just 11 colors? That is what the art of color mixing is all about. And once you master it, you will be able to create...

Relax and dive into the ultimate guide to creating watercolour paintings of your favourite flowers! From bright red roses to deep green cacti, this gorgeous, easy-to-follow book will show how anyone can paint luminous watercolour flowers and botanicals...

Create colourful masterpieces with the official guide to using Unicorn SPiT!Unicorn SPiT is a paint, gel stain, and glaze concentrate all in one bottle! It creates a multifaceted, 3-dimensional effect on wood, glass, metal, fabric, pottery, wicker,...

Relax and take a bite out of this tasty guide to creating watercolour paintings of your favourite treats!Watercolor Snacks is for food lovers, beginning artists, and anyone who wants to explore the world of watercolours through easy and accessible...

The ultimate guide to the hottest new crafting trend!Colorful, creative, and totally addictive, diamond painting has taken the crafting world by storm. Now, withThe Diamond Painting Guide and Logbookreaders can get expert advice and inspiration on how to...

The First Book on this Exciting New Art Form! Paint Pouring is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid) consistency. The acrylic paints react with each other when combined to make interesting and visually organic...

From the author of The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts and the creator of Hello Creative Family and Cutting Machine Crafting comes a brand new book, all about making handmade gifts with your Cricut cutting machine!Throughout the pages of this book,...

Jump into the exciting world of paint pouring - and instantly create dazzling, abstract art - with this comprehensive how-to guide by the popular founder of the Mixed Media Girl YouTube channel. Paint pouring - which involves using a...

Detailed step-by-step lessons make it easy to create beautiful watercolor portraits!Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits takes you through each step of the watercolor portrait process, from sketching your subject to layering in the colors and rendering...

The complete guide to amazing digital illustration techniques! Are you an animator, an illustrator, a designer? Or an artist working in multiple digital fields at once? If so, this is the book for you! Manga & Anime Digital Illustration Guide takes you...

Experience the world from home, and then draw it CUTE! Celebrate diversity across the globe! Each opening spread is a picture postcard from a different destination focussing on landmarks, creatures, customs, costumes, foods, and transportation, all...

DRAW cute creatures from imagined lands. INVENT your own adorable mythical beasties. GRAB a marker or pen and get started! This fourth book is the "Draw Cute" series is packed with adorable creatures from a range of cultures and mythologies. In the hands...

Want to draw for pleasure? In Sketchbook Challenge, illustrator Molly Egan shares prompts and ideas to get you started, encouraging risk-taking and experimentation. Many people would love to learn to draw for pleasure, but don't know where to start...

For the millions of people who have uncovered their creative selves through The Artist's Way: a workbook and companion to the international bestseller. In this elegantly redesigned and user-friendly volume you'll find: - More than 110 Artist's Way...

Learn to illustrate and create unique manga art in this fun and engaging, step-by-step book.   Beginning Manga treats aspiring illustrators to a fun, interactive learning experience with a variety of creative prompts, tips, exercises, and engaging...

Discover innovative painting and mixed-media art techniques the most inspired way possible: through rainbows of color! In Mixed Media Color Studio, learn color and design principles that will boost your creative intuition. Based on Kellee Wynne Conrad's...

In this follow-up to Manga Drawing Deluxe, manga artist/author Nao Yazawa's inaugural how-to-draw title, Drawing and Painting Anime and Manga Faces demonstrates how to draw expressive key characters, from warriors to magical girls to chibis.  Learn to...

In Drawing and Painting Expressive Little Faces, artist and popular Skillshare instructor Amarilys Henderson shares her practical and creative techniques for drawing and painting faces with style and personality. Gathering supplies. Consider the...

Create Your Life Book: Mixed-Media Art Projects for Expanding Creativity and Encouraging Personal Growth

The Japanese word kawaii translates to "cute," and this how-to book is chock-full of super-adorable images of tacos, sushi, smoothies, clouds, rainbows, cacti, doodle monsters, Christmas trees, lipsticks, teacups, and more for your adoration. Popular...

Internationally bestselling colouring book artist Johanna Basford helps us find our creative spark with her calming new book of thirty doodles, colouring pages and simple how-to draw challenges. Your invite to create calm and discover more joy... In...

How satisfying would it be to complete 100 drawings? With 100 Days of Drawing, author Jennifer Orkin Lewis (@augustwren) sets you up for success. A practitioner of daily drawing for four years straight, Lewis divides this sketchbook into 25 of her...

An inspiring guide to sketching and painting the world around you! Packed with practical tips and advice, this book shows you how to fill your sketchbook or watercolour pad with a variety of everyday items that catch your eye, such as: Kitchen items...

Create cute, imaginative art in the kawaii style! Illustrator Becky Castaneda (@Beckycas) presents more than 200 adorable drawing tutorials for you to try.  Kawaii-style artwork hails from Japan and has become super popular throughout the world. ...

Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics Fantasy Workbook provides an interactive introduction to creating your own unique characters, allowing beginning artists to practice directly inside the book with approachable step-by-step lessons. INTERNATIONAL...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages! Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy allows beginning artists to get started drawing manga, comic book, and fantasy characters, from manga...

Discover the healing power of making art-learn how you can process feelings of stress, change, uncertainty, grief, and fear as you create. In Art for Self-Care, artist, designer, and online instructor Jessica Swift outlines a path to healing through...