Painterly Days

Author: Kristy Rice
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764350924
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A book of 25 floral sketches printed on lovely watercolor paper invites artistic experimentation with only a brush and paint. Each page is double-sided, offering the opportunity to paint the same page in different ways. The author shares painting tips for each sketch and advice for discovering the artist within. Also included is a painting tutorial and handy color wheel. Each book is small enough to carry anywhere and simple to use. Creativity is an escape, and this book offers a delightful way to make art regardless of skill level.

The Art for Joy's Sake Journal

Author: Kristy Rice
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 9780764357671
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
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.

Kristy's Summer Cutting Garden

Author: Kristy Rice
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764353369
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
Thefirst in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy's Rice'scutting gardens, this book celebrates summer's languid blossoms such as anemone, hollyhocks, coneflowers, and fuchsia. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how to use watercolorand where to find affordable materials. A stationery-industrytastemaker, Kristy believes that making art, regardless of skill level, has the power to reconnect us to each other and ourselves. Touchingbrush to paper with water and color releases an inexplicable calm thatso many of us long for, and making art, even in short bursts, brings usback to ourselves by slowing time.With 25 detailed, yet whimsicalillustrations, artists are invited to continue the journey begun in herfirst watercoloring book series, Painterly Days.

Painterly Days

Author: Kristy Rice
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764350917
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Art for Joy's Sake" phenom Kristy Rice offers 25 floral drawings printed on lovely watercolor paper, plus painting tips and advice for discovering the artist within.

Kristy's Spring Cutting Garden

Author: Kristy Rice
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764353352
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
The first in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates spring's profuse blossoms such as peonies, magnolias, pansies, and Eastern bluestar. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how touse watercolor and where to find affordable materials. A stationery-industry tastemaker, Kristy believes that making art, regardless of skill level, has thepower to reconnect us to each other and ourselves. Touching brush topaper with water and color releases an inexplicable calm that so many ofus long for, and making art, even in short bursts, brings us back toourselves by slowing time.With 25 detailed, yet whimsical illustrations, artists are invited to continue the journey begun in her first watercoloring book series, Painterly Days.

Botanical Inspirations Deck & Book Set

Author: Lynn Araujo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781572818552
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Victorian England, and in other cultures, flowers were used to convey specific meanings and messages, especially in the coy rituals of courtship. Botanical Inspirations Deck & Book Set brings together the Secret Language of Flowers with the treasured artwork of Pierre-Joseph Redout. Each Botanical Inspirations card features a thoughtful quotation that alludes to the symbolism of the flower. The accompanying guidebook presents inspirational affirmations and narrative vignettes culled from history, mythology, lore and legend. From the demure violet to the noble magnolia, all flowers have stories to tell and lessons to share.This charming gift set includes:44 cards with quotations and flower meanings100-page illustrated guidebook with messages of insight and inspirationFold-out guide to the Secret Language of FlowersDrawstring organza pouch

How to Make Art for Joy's Sake

Author: Kristy Rice
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764361517
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Kristy Rice's joy-focused approach to watercolor art has won the hearts of fans worldwide. Here she teaches the basics of painting, infusing the learning process with wit, wisdom, and laughter. Rice shows all levels of painters how to make "art for joy's sake." She offers her quirky, joy-focused guidance on preparation, including the materials you really need (and don't need), and walks you through "Basics and Details." "Five Exercises" enhances your ways of brush handling, muscle memory, color mixing, and texture, and "20 Leaves" helps you put them all together. "Five Techniques" lets you experience flowers, fruits, veggies, landscapes, and patterns. And the projects--or as Kristy calls it, the "Ready to Fly" list--include Leaves and Greens; Take a Walk Pattern; Textile Pattern; Gem and Rock Pattern; Imaginary Landscape; Bouquet; and Watercolor Fragments. A great duo: use this book with the Art for Joy's Sake Journal!

Bubble Homes and Fish Farts

Author: Fiona Bayrock
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1570916691
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
Bubbles serve many different functions for a wide variety of animals. Some use them for protection, some to find food, and others to keep warm.

Friendship - Vintage Grayscale Art - Coloring Book

Author: Rachel Mintz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781696383127
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Color Adorable Retro Art Style Pages Greyscale Great book for grown ups who loves to color cozy romantic vintage figures. Look INSIDE & BACK COVER. LARGE Book = 8.5"x11" pages! Vintage, old style teddy and bunny friends to color. ONE SIDED FORMAT PER PAGE! for clean coloring. Great coloring book gift for grown ups as a relaxing activity to clear the mind and calm the artistic soul. Enjoy and share your paintings with the people you love.

Kristy's Fall Cutting Garden

Author: Kristy Rice
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764353796
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
The third in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates autumn's vibrant blossoms such as asters, zinnias, torch lilies, and chrysanthemums. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how to use watercolor and where to find affordable materials. A stationery-industry tastemaker, Kristy believes that making art, regardless of skill level, has the power to reconnect us to each other and ourselves. Touching brush to paper with water and color releases an inexplicable calm that so many of us long for, and making art, even in short bursts, brings us back to ourselves by slowing time.With 25 detailed, yet whimsical illustrations, artists are invited to continue the journey begun in her first watercoloring book series, Painterly Days.