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Discover how to tangle with quotes, sentiments, and uplifting words. Give your drawings a voice by combining letters with inspirational Zentangle art. Text-inspired tangling can be anything you want it to be, from classic tiles to expressive shapes and words. You can make your letters fun and casual, or formal and flowery, with messages that are personal, social, reverential, or whimsical. Use them to create motivating and meaningful note cards, bookmarks,...
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Discover how easy it is to paint beautifully stylized flowers-even if you have no previous artistic training or drawing skills. Renowned painting teacher Jackie Shaw reveals her systematic painting techniques that anyone can use to start creating classic floral designs. She starts by fully explaining the basics of painting, including color mixing, brush control, stroke techniques, surface preparation, and more. Detailed lessons are provided for a...
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Creative markers make instant happy art, with practically no prep time, quick drying, and an amazing range of brilliant colors to choose from! Discover how easy it is to successfully use markers for coloring, sketching, illustration, mixed media, and more. Angelea Van Dam, the professional artist behind Hello Angel coloring books, reveals her marker secrets in this creative workbook for absolute beginners. She offers a comprehensive guide to the different...
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Drawing beautiful flowers is easier than you think, and more enjoyable than you ever imagined! All you need to get started is a pencil or pen and this creative workbook. Angelea Van Dam, the professional artist behind Hello Angel coloring books, shows you how to propagate your own garden of hand-drawn blooms. Just as flowers begin with a seed, Angelea introduces you to the simple "seeds" of flower art, with basic techniques like making circles, tracing...
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Zentangle(R) is an easy-to-learn method of pattern drawing that reduces stress while promoting creativity. This book will introduce readers to the basic theory of Zentangle and provide instructions for drawing over 100 tangle patterns from such Certified Zentangle Teachers as Suzanne McNeill, Sandy Steen Bartholomew, and Marie Browning. This beautiful book is filled with examples of Zentangle drawings as well as other art projects and compelling stories...
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From delicate roses to majestic animals, from steampunk to Celtic, from fairies to Mayan warriors, this comprehensive collection of original artwork presents all of today's most popular tattoo subjects. Nationally recognized graphic designer Lora S. Irish looks at the human body with an artist's eye, to create designs that look great on skin. Over 500 exquisite patterns strike the perfect balance between artistic vision and the practical demands of...
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Start Painting Today!
Covering the three most popular types of painting: watercolors, acrylics and oils, this comprehensive step-by-step guide provides basic information on materials and techniques as well as an exciting series of demonstrations aimed at complete beginners. The unique approach of this book is so simple that the reader can start immediately on original and exciting projects. Each section has practical information on materials and...
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Patterning is fun, easy and relaxing. It is a great way to add interest and texture to any design. Whether you like to journal, draw, doodle, design, or craft, you'll find a world of inspiration here. These decorative borders, frames, shapes, and alphabets will appeal to a spectrum of tastes and styles.
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Zentangle(R) is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon, attracting individuals from all walks of life. The Beauty of Zentangle celebrates this simple but elegant new craft with hundreds of sensational one-of-a-kind designs from around the world. This invitation-only collection of the very best Zentangle-inspired art includes stunning masterpieces from breakthrough artists and CZTs like Suzanne McNeill, Cindy Shepard, Marie Browning, Sandy Steen Bartholomew,...
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In Grains, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of bread and pasta.
A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of grains, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about grains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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Whether you're a seasoned artist or are about to paint your first brush stroke, Alcohol Ink Guide will show you how to paint with alcohol ink! In this complete, step-by-step painting book, you'll discover 12 different painting techniques—from pouring, dripping, and blowing to blending, masking, brush painting, and more—so you can practice and master them all! Also included are detailed opening overviews on the basics of alcohol inks, surfaces,...
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Dingbatz are an easy way to incorporate the fundamentals of Zentangle into a wide variety of creative projects and bring attention and mindfulness to the smallest corners of your life.
• Fun complement to hand lettering, scrapbook, and art journaling projects
• Beginner-friendly with few materials required to get started
• Techniques to practice and a world full of canvases to bring beauty and joy to others
• Author Brian Crimmins is a coach,...
17) Zentangle 2
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Expand your exploration of the Zentangle process with Zentangle 2, Expanded Workbook Edition! Inside you'll find more than 40 new tangle patterns and border designs to use in embellishing scrapbooks, sketchbooks, journals, cards, paintings, quilts, and more. Discover the possibilities of decorating words and turning simple line drawings like butterflies and animals into exquisite art. Use the new interactive workbook section to play, experiment, and...
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Make creativity a daily activity with adventurous doodling! If you think you can't draw, this book will convince you that you can. Doodling is a relaxing and fun form of expression that is easy to learn. Whether you are decorating your journal, scrapbooking a sentiment, or personalizing a birthday card, you'll find just the right motifs and techniques here to fire up your imagination. Add movement, style and attitude to your drawing with original...
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Making personalized hand lettering is often a challenge, even for accomplished crafters-this book makes it easy! Lettering Workshop for Crafters provides a valuable resource for anyone who wants to embellish crafts with beautiful letters and borders. This big lettering workbook covers a wide range of decorative lettering styles, from whimsical and modern to romantic and vintage. With 50 traceable alphabets, expert lettering tips, and interactive practice...
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Capture the hard shell of a turtle, the straggly hair of a llama, and the coarse skin of an iguana! With Learn to Draw Realistic Animals with Pen & Marker, aspiring artists will learn how to draw extremely detailed animal portraits using affordable felt tip pens and markers. Both beginning and experienced artists will practice drawing 26 amazing animals from A to Z and all of their unique features and textures, including elephants, frogs, koalas,...
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