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.

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.

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.

Splash of Color Painting & Coloring Book

Author: Liz Libre of Linda & Harriett
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452155067
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This unique painting and coloring book offers a fun and easy way to get into a creative flow and wash away stress. Printed on luxe watercolor paper excellent for paints, marker, pencil, or any coloring medium, the bold ink outlines from celebrated stationer Linda &Harriett become vivid, frame-worthy works of art with just a few splashes of color. A sturdy backing board makes it easy to work on any surface, while single-sided removable pages are perfect for easily sharing or displaying finished pieces.

Floral Designs and Motifs for Artists, Needleworkers and Craftspeople

Author: Charlene Tarbox
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486138453
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
Versatile collection of 136 floral designs for royalty-free use. Ready-to-use illustrations include the Aztec lily, African violet, holly, dogwood, magnolia, evening primrose, wild calla, and many other flowers and plants.

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.

When I Was Eight

Author: Christy Jordan-Fenton
Publisher: Annick Press
ISBN: 1773214683
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father’s warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders’ school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But the young girl is more determined than ever to learn how to read. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, When I Was Eight makes the bestselling Fatty Legs accessible to younger readers. Now they, too, can meet this remarkable girl who reminds us what power we hold when we can read.

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.

Free Spirit

Author: Jes MaHarry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 150113437X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Introducing the world’s first interactive adult coloring book, infused with the whimsy and bohemian-chic artistry of celebrity jewelry designer Jes MaHarry. As the number-one selling jewelry designer for the Sundance catalog from Robert Redford, Jes MaHarry’s whimsical designs have been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, and the Today show, and have been worn by celebrity trendsetters like Lena Dunham, Jennifer Aniston, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Her eclectic style appeals to those who favor the hand-crafted over the mass-produced, and her carefully sculpted charms are infused with spirit, insight, and a rare depth of emotion. On the cutting edge of her industry, MaHarry was the first jewelry designer to popularize positive affirmations written on jewelry. Her positive messages, which are carved into her award-winning jewelry, have garnered her countless fans across the globe, including Pope Benedict who commissioned her to design commemorative coins for the Catholic Church. MaHarry now sets a trend in motion with her Free Spirit adult coloring book, which, like no other coloring book, also features positive affirmations, spiritual inquiries, and room for users to answer questions and add their own artful elements. Each page of beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations leads readers into spiritual inquiry through journaling prompts, mindful magic through coloring, and offers encouragement for freeing the spirit so it can soar.

Bob Ross Paint with Water

Author: Editors of Thunder Bay Press
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
ISBN: 9781684129188
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Add a happy stroke of water to create gorgeous landscapes inspired by Bob Ross’s art. Bob Ross charmed his audience with his whimsical, joyful style on the public television series The Joy of Painting, and now you too can paint almighty pictures in this watercolor painting book. Use the included paintbrush to apply gentle strokes of water to each of the 24 specially treated pages, and watch as the colors emerge and blend to create a beautiful Bob Ross masterpiece. This serene and peaceful book also contains 12 traditional coloring pages featuring even more of Bob’s works.