Art Books
Art Fun! contains 69 exciting, original and easy-to-make project kids will love to do. Encompassing five hardbound books from the series, ıPaint, ıDraw, ıMake Prints, ıMake Sculptures, and ıPaint Adventures, in one giant activity book, ıArt Fun! has it all. As with all the Art and Activities for Kids books, the activities were developed for the enjoyment of children ages 6-11. 216 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, paperback.
A comprehensive guide to handbinding and decorating memory books, albums, and art journals. Instruction for all skill levels on covering, binding, decorating, lettering, and layout techniques. 8 1/2" x 11" with 175 color illustrations. 144 pages.
Inspiration and over 200 projects in acrylic, pastels, inks, poster paints, tissue paper, crayons, and watercolors are included in The Usborne Book of Art Ideas. Step-by-step instructions guide you through each idea. 96 pages illustrated in color. 9 1/4" x 12 1/4", hardcover. Ages 9+.
An indispensible guide to tools and techniques of this alluring style of art. Learn grounds and supports for the work, paper layering, faux lace, assemblage, impression lifts and more. 132 color pages, hardcover. 9" x 9".
This instructional book will help you set up a workspace, teach you specific step by step techniques in applying silk dyes and inspire you with an exquisite gallery of silk painted art from artists throughout Europe and America. Hardcover, full color, 8 1/2" x 11"; 128 pages.
Incredibly simple art. Get the maximum out of the medium with one of our favorite artbook kits. Even if you're hopeless at watercolor, this book makes it amazingly easy. Book comes with dozens of ideas and techniques with lavish full color photos for clarity plus Winsor & Newton watercolors with paper and brush.
A new tradition is emerging in the age old art of calligraphy. The Art of Color Calligraphy is a fully illustrated guide offering step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of stunning visual effects using color for shading and backgrounds. Learn about washes, sponging and gilding as well as color balance and harmony. Become inspired by the work of noteworthy artists in the books gallery section. Hardcover. 400 illustrations, 176 pages. 8 3/4" x 8 3/4".
The ancient art of origami is surprisingly simple to learn with The Encyclopedia of Origami & Papercraft Techniques . The step-by-step visual directory with practical projects and a gallery of finished designs gives advice and guidance for all papercraft enthusiasts. Nine-inch-square hardcover book has 192 color pages.
Conceived in glory and preserved in art, Vatican City is both the capital of Roman Catholicism and the repository for a sublime array of Italy's cultural masterpieces. See the Vatican's priceless treasures through the eyes of its artists, architects and poets: the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's massive Basilica, the Pieta, artworks of the Masters, and much more. Excellent.