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Auténtica maravilla inspiracional basada en la naturaleza, este manual de pintura contiene 20 proyectos prácticos que te ayudarán a encontrartu propio estilo, reforzar la confi anza en tu capacidad creativa, dominar el uso del color y dar vida a un buen numero de motivos naturales.A partir del momento en el que te decidas a crear, Gemma Koomen te adentrara en las bases de la pintura de la naturaleza, desde el esbozoinicial hasta los ultimos detalles, proporcionandote numerosos consejos y trucos que te permitiran perfeccionar tu tecnica y ganar seguridad.Una oportunidad para desarrollar tus dotes creativas y dejar espacio para el placer de pintar los bellos tesoros que nos ofrece el mundo natural.

Artista pop, activista, educadora y monja, Sister Corita nos trajo toda una revolución no solo en el arte de la serigrafía, también en el de laspedagogías artísticas y en la propia noción de «creativ

Para encontrar inspiración y motivación Este libro te hará viajar por lugares llenos de encanto. Sumérgete en el mundo de la acuarela con motivos que reflejan hermosísimos ambientes, y descubre tu propio estilo artistico. Es un libro para todos los niveles; comienza con nociones basicas sobre materiales y tecnicas, y continua con ejercicios para practicar y 20 proyectos para reproducir paso a paso. Ademas, incluye un enlace para descargar las plantillas de todos los proyectos (y alguno mas) y las paletas de color. Los ejercicios tienen como objetivo inspirarte para para observar la vida cotidiana con mirada curiosa. Todo puede convertirse en motivo para pintar, todo puede ser capturado en una simple hoja en blanco. Solo se necesitan pinceles, pintura y p ...

This tenth edition of the desktop calendar features photos of some new furry felons along with notorious felines from the past who have gotten into some kind of trouble and are being called out on it in writing But since these purr petrators rarely seem to feel any remorse for their actions there s not much pet parents can do besides share their misdeeds publicly As an added bonus the back of each page includes Daily Extra content such as puzzles fun facts coloring and trivia Features include No single use plastic Page size 5 354 x 4 488 Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink Full color tear off pages Back of pages contain Daily Extra content such as puzzles jokes coloring fun and trivia Day Date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major world holidays and observances Owner contributed photos and stories of their cats shame worthy behavior

THE INSTANT 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom award winning writer Nigel Slater comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes memoir stories and small moments of joy Nigel Slater s prose is the rarest delicacy of all exquisite yet effortless filled with heart tenderness yearning and humour ELIZABETH DAYFor years Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings penned while at his kitchen table soaked in a fisherman s hut in Reykjavik sitting calmly in a moss garden in Japan or sheltering from a blizzard in a Vienna Konditorei These are the small moments events and happenings that gave pleasure before they disappeared Miso soup for breakfast packing a suitcase for a trip and watching a butterfly settle on a carpet hiding in plain sight He gives short stories of feasts such as a mango eaten in monsoon rain or a dish of restorative macaroni cheese and homes in on the scent of freshly picked sweet peas and the sound of water breathing at night in Japan This funny and sharply observed collection of the good bits of life often things that pass many of us by is utter joy from beginning to end I loved this It is a secular book of hours thoughts and pleasures beautifully cadenced and generously placed Edmund de Waal Nigel Slater h

Join Ted the beloved canine star of BBC2 s Gone Fishing and bestselling author as he embarks on a life changing adventure and discovers what truly matters to him What s the real story behind Ted s suitcase What s in it and why does getting it back mean so much to him Maybe the answer lies with the film supremo Quentin Tarantino who said the value of the briefcase in his classic movie Pulp Fiction lay not in its contents but in the briefcase itself Rather like fishing it s not always about the fish you catch but the joy of the time you spend on the riverbank as Ted well knows Accompanying Paul and Bob on their angling expeditions is one of the greatest pleasures of his life alongside pocket meat In Pup Fiction Ted tells the story of how all these delights collide in one life changing breathtaking European adventure

Learn the secrets to creating great mosaics with 17 exciting projects suitable for makers of all levels In this attractive project led book artist Becky Paton imparts the secrets she has learned about making mosaics across two decades Through these step by step projects including mirrors coasters wreaths and disco balls you too can master the art of mosaic design working with ceramic and glass tiles fossils glitter and other materials and setting pieces using grout concrete and resin An advanced section on portraiture then helps you to perfect eyes mouths and skin tones and special advice is given on working with schools and communities Whether you aspire to a large wall mounted piece or just fancy adding a few sparkly highlights to your garden this is the perfect guide to all things mosaic

Each monthly spread pairs a pivotal quote with a scene or theme from the books as imagined by fan creators Features include 12 x 12 12 x 24 open Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink Spans January December 2026 Generous grid space for notes appointments and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases based on Universal Time Art and quotations celebrating the epic Empyrean romantasy series

Learn to create stunning abstract and stylized art using easy techniques and an intriguing variety of art materials including watercolor inks glazes foils stamps and more In this highly anticipated follow up to her bestselling book Creative Abstract Watercolor artist and art tutor Kate Rebecca Leach continues the journey of discovery into her joyful art style introducing a wide range of exciting materials alongside watercolors to create mixed media art Get creative Kate s unique approach allows you to have fun be present and play with colour shape texture and materials to your heart s content without worrying about accuracy or detail Try new things Start experimenting with a host of techniques including collage printing metallics salt alcohol crackle glaze and even adding simple embroidered accents to your work Improve your skills Follow Kate s expert guidance and helpful tips and tricks help you to build your repertoire of techniques and start creating art you love Go with the flow Relax into the process letting the natural watercolor puddle and pool to help form your compositions then add mixed media embellishments to take it to the next level Find your tribe Join Kate s rapidly growing Instagram community of over 180 000 pas

A history of the club that set the 80s alight by the much loved presenter writer and Blitz attendee Robert Elms The short lived Blitz club in London s Covent Garden was more than somewhere to hang out or be seen it was a catalyst for cultural explosion a counter culture blast against everything Thatcher s leadership had ushered in by the dawn of the 80s Tuesday nights boasted a ferocious fearless cast from Boy George and Spandau Ballet to Grayson Perry and Peter Doig to Michele Clapton Sade and Alexander McQueen This was the vanguard of a different England socially liberal loud proud and diverse fiercely individualistic and determined to succeed Britain was black and white the Blitz Kids switched on the colour In Blitz Elms reflects on a club night founded by working class kids one whose impact reverberated beyond its doors through the worlds of Art Literature Fashion and Music and into the present day

Learn colored pencils the easy way with step by step projects for 20 beautiful blooms you can paint right in the book Take a vibrant journey into botanical art with Colored Pencil Workbook Fabulous Flowers With 20 captivating projects you can immerse yourself in the delicate beauty of nature wielding colored pencils as your brushes Each project offers step by step instructions accompanied by insightful tips and techniques for achieving lifelike blooms What sets this book apart is the interactive element sketches of each project appear with the instructions allowing you to paint directly in the book This inspiring book includes An overview of essential colored pencil techniques 20 projects on high quality coloring paper A wide variety of blooms including peonies daffodils snowdrops calla lilies cosmos and more Easy to follow instructions with step by step illustrations Bonus downloadable templates to trace or print on your own paper Videos of each project as well as basic techniques accessible via QR codes With expert instruction from colored pencil artist Sun Kyong An Clifford fine art by sun Colored Pencil Workbook is both a practical guide and a canvas that will allow your artistic skills and creativity to blossom

Each month of Farmer s Market 2026 Wall Calendar features exquisitely detailed and hand colored renderings of seasonal produce such as cherries eggplants and winter squash herbs and spices such as basil and grilling spices or delectable artisan foods found at greenmarkets across the country such as chocolate and holiday breads Includes beautiful images of seasonal produce and artisanal fare such as tropical fruit and blue cheeses Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches Perfect for both gift giving and self purchase

Take the mystery out of colour mixing with this innovative watercolour card deck from award winning artist and colour mixing expert Julie Collins Simply hold the cards up to the subject you want to paint select the colour swatch you need then discover exactly how to mix it using the precise paint quantities stated Stunningly simple yet brilliantly effective This innovative easy to use reference tool suitable for artists of all abilities will become an essential part of your watercolour toolkit just pop it in your painting bag so you can refer to it time and again There are 500 unique watercolour mixes to choose from simply flick through the deck to find the shade you need The 50 wipe clean cards are laminated to make them durable and splash proof The 16 page booklet contains an essential watercolour guide to understanding and mixing colour to get you started The small and sturdy box is perfect for taking with you if you are painting en plein air simply slip it into your painting bag with the rest of your kit each card measures 140 x 85mm 5 5 x 3 3in All the paints used are readily available from the Winsor & Newton range or can be easily substituted with other popular brands

Imagine navigating the backstreets of seventeenth century Rome in the dazzling but dangerous company of Caravaggio Who will you meet as you drop in at the fabulous Villa Borghese its owner Cardinal Scipione Borghese nephew of the pope or Fillide Melandroni well known courtesan and occasional artist s model Fast forward to the eighteenth century and explore the Venice of Canaletto Casanova and Carnevale With twelve chapters each devoted to an artist or group of artists and a dozen itineraries to choose from you can immerse yourself in the world of the great and the not so good wandering in and out of churches palaces and grand residences to admire their work in situ all from the comfort of your armchair Each of the chapters begins with an illustrated map featuring hand drawn vignettes that bring to vivid life episodes from the artist s often turbulent existence as well as key landmarks and local color Set off on your own Grand Tour for the twenty first century

Based on the hugely popular blog magazine and Instagram account of the same name The Bible of British Taste explores the meaning of traditional British style Rejecting the pristine and predictable in favour of the lived in and characterful this is an aesthetic created from art antiques the reused found and hand made and the layers of history laid down by generations of home makers As author Ruth Guilding puts it My personal mantra for the descriptions of people and their houses in this book roughly seems to be that old stuff is good and perfection is boring Taking her contexts from William Morris the Bloomsbury set and today s leading artistic makers and innovators Guilding explores the meaning of home and our everlasting preoccupation with domestic taste self presentation and decorating styles With hundreds of images of remarkable gardens and interiors domestic icons and folk art narratives and featuring renowned tastemakers from Sir Roy Strong and Jasper Conran to Luke Edward Hall Bridget Elworthy of the Land Gardeners and Ben Pentreath The Bible of British Taste shines a new light on the quirky charms of unconventional British style With unrivalled access to some of Britain s most extraordinary homes this is the definitive guide to the n

Joyous and illuminating Sir Tony RobinsonA Book of the Year in The Times Telegraph Church Times and BBC History MagazineChurches are many things to us they are places of worship vibrant community hubs and oases of calm reflection To know a church is to hold a key to the past that unlocks an understanding of our shared history Andrew Ziminski has spent decades as a stonemason and church conservator acting as an informal guide to curious visitors Church Going is his handbook to the medieval churches of the British Isles in which he reveals their fascinating histories features and furnishings from flying buttresses to rood screens lichgates to chancels Beautifully written and richly illustrated it is a celebration of British architectural history

A guide to incorporating natural materials and fostering experimentation in woven projects In Wild Weave textile artist Alice Fox encourages an open minded and playful approach to creating beautiful and innovative woven artworks Alice promotes the idea of engaging with simple tools and technology as well as making use of locally sourced and unconventional materials all of which can produce exciting results Packed full of introductory information the book covers everything from the historical background of weaving to how it crosses boundaries between textiles basketry art and craft She includes an introduction to frames heddles and other simple tools explaining how you can use the most basic equipment including found home made and re purposed structures Packed with practical advice and beautiful photography of the artist s own work Wild Weave covers Sourcing materials and an introduction to equipment Weaving on frames in the round three dimensionally and ephemerally Examples of weave based ideas for recording landscape and spirit of place Techniques for working with alternative materials which may be rigid or fragile This book is ideal for anyone wanting to develop their textile art practice to include natural materials or for newcomers

The only Lou Reed bio you need to read The Washington Post One of Pitchfork s ten best music books of 2023 A Kirkus Reviews best nonfiction book of 2023 A monumental work filled with first person accounts of the master s life and a dizzying array of never before heard details Michael Imperioli author of The Perfume Burned His Eyes The most complete and penetrating biography of the rock master whose stature grows every year Since his death ten years ago Lou Reed s living presence has only grown The great rock poet presided over the marriage of Brill Building pop and the European avant garde and left American culture transfigured In Lou Reed The King of New York Will Hermes offers the definitive narrative of Reed s life and legacy dramatizing his long brilliant and contentious dialogue with fans critics fellow artists and assorted habitues of the demimonde We witness Reed s complex partnerships with David Bowie Andy Warhol John Cale and Laurie Anderson track the deadpan wit street smart edge and poetic flights that defined his craft as a singer and songwriter with the Velvet Underground and beyond and explore the artistic ambition and gift for self sabotage he took from his mentor Delmore Schwartz As Hermes follows Reed from Lower Eas

Manual de referencia para artistas y diseñadores, esta nueva edición de este clásico sobre combinación cromática revisa todas las bases de la teoría del color y se actualiza con nuevos colores, paletas y herramientas que te permitiran ganar seguridad en tus elecciones cromaticas.Contenidos principalesEl circulo cromaticoComo usar el colorLa carta de coloresEl procesoAspectos del colorCombinaciones cromaticas¿Cual es tu color?Efectos especiales para coloresEstados de animo y colorPsicologia del colorTendencias cromaticasTabla de conversion de cuatricromiaMuestras de color