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Welcome to the wonderful world of painting with gouache, with the creative guidance of popular artist and illustrator Zoe Ingram.In this comprehensive beginner's guide, Zoe shares everything she possibly can about getting started with gouache painting. Why gouache? Because this exciting paint medium creates opaque effects making it more vibrant and graphic than traditional watercolours, meaning you can layer it, paint on dark backgrounds and much more.Gouache is one of the easiest of paint mediums to use. It's very forgiving and fun to use and is also versatile. Gouache paint can mimic watercolour and can give the opacity of oil paint if used with less water. You can use it to paint large, smooth, flat blocks of background colour and the finest lines and details. Gouache paint also dries quickly too, which is a big bonus!Starting at the very start, Zoe takes you through the basics and explains what tools and materials you'll need, then explores a wide range of techniques and finally, there are a host of fun and vibrant step-by-step projects that you can follow along with or use as a springboard for your own ideas.Zoe Ingram's distinctive art makes this book a visual treat, as she shows you how she paints a variety of subjects, from birds and bugs, to flowers and foliage, to abstract collages, hand lettering and patterns. Along the way you'll learn about colour theory, colour mixing, sketching, washes, mark making, line work, overlaying, working on dark backgrounds, how to get crisp edges, how to add details, different approaches to collage and even how to digitise your work so that you can create repeat patterns and custom prints.In the projects section you can follow along step-by-step as Zoe paints a very handsome pheasant, a funky beetle pattern, a trendy houseplant, colourful caterpillars, bright butterflies, jumbled geometric patterns, a striking owl, pretty florals, creative lettering, a curious cat and a free-flow abstract floral piece - after which there will be no stopping you!Beautifully illustrated, expertly explained and a riot of colour, this book will kickstart your love affair with gouache, so all that's left is deciding how to pronounce it... "gooash"..."gwash"..."goo-uhsh"?!

From the best-selling author of Practical Magic Nikki Van De Car comes an essential guide to cultivating magical self-sufficiency and enchanted resilience through spell work, gardening, herbal remedies, and more.Whether we live on a farm or in a high rise, we can always create a life that is entwined with the natural world. A homestead is not a log cabin or a hermitage out in the woods -- it is a way of being, a life lived with the intention of returning to our roots and tapping into the essential elements of fire, water, air, and earth. And a homesteading witch isn't just a person who lives atop a beautiful mountain, but anyone who understands that by harnessing and honoring these elements you can create whatever it is that you need.The Witchy Homestead is your guide to finding, creating, and living this essential magic -- it is a comforting companion as you build a wellspring of magical self-sufficiency, and a seasoned teacher as you cultivate enchanted resilience. Through this book, author Nikki Van De Car will offer magically-tinged suggestions for growing or finding your own food regardless of where you live, engaging in natural healing practices, connecting to the ancient magic of the world around you, and for protecting all that you have created.

Learn how to use drawing to soothe your soul with this beginner's guide to drawing for relaxation.So many drawing books focus on the result of your drawing, but this fresh approach looks first at the process of drawing as a means to de-stress and unwind. Many people love the idea of drawing but hold themselves back from starting because they are worried about not being good enough.In this guide for the absolute beginner, artist Zoë Ingram shows you that just drawing very simple lines and shapes can have a powerful meditative effect, and at the same time create beautiful art you can be proud of.The aim of the techniques and projects in this book is to create art that relaxes both the artist and the viewer of the finished piece. Projects range from simple bookmarks, cards and small wall pieces to larger art pieces that you never thought possible - all done with a focus on relaxation - which is so important in today's fast-paced, increasingly digital world.Learn why drawing can be so relaxing, what materials you can use, different ways to draw, what subjects you can draw, and create beautiful artworks that will lift the spirits both during the drawing process and beyond, as finished pieces of art.Author Zoë Ingram is an established and talented artist who is passionate about using art for relaxation. Her gentle lessons and nurturing reassurance will guide even total beginners through the process of making soothing, soulful modern drawings.

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of rainforest animals!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting rainforest animals from the tiny poison dart frog to gentle giant gorilla, taking in such favourites as sloths, jaguars, capybaras and pangolins along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify some of the most intriguing creatures on the planet!With key facts about size, weight, diet and lifespan, there is even a helpful guide to animal babies and a special, "Did you know?" section on each creature, which all young natural historians will love!

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of rainforest animals!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting rainforest animals from the tiny poison dart frog to gentle giant gorilla, taking in such favourites as sloths, jaguars, capybaras and pangolins along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify some of the most intriguing creatures on the planet!With key facts about size, weight, diet and lifespan, there is even a helpful guide to animal babies and a special, "Did you know?" section on each creature, which all young natural historians will love!

Make your own 3D decorations with this brilliant board book of press-out butterflies!Featuring ten unique butterfly species, each with a contrasting pattern on the undersides of their wings, the press-out pieces can be easily slotted together to create cheerful hanging ornaments.From a stripy zebra longwing to a beautifully ornate blue morpho, these gorgeous butterflies look elegant in white and silver, but even better when you add colour to create a hanging kaleidoscope of butterflies.Each page is covered in silver foil, with foiled pieces which can be pressed out and coloured in to make a colourful collection of fluttering butterfly decorations.10 different butterfly designs to press out, colour and display.Shiny silver foil on every page.Sturdy board pages allow you to repeatedly press pieces in and out of the book.Updated format with hardback spine.Press out the pieces, get creative with colour, then display your decorations!Other titles in this fantastic series include: Birds, Easter Eggs, Narwhals and Mermaids, Unicorns, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs and Chinese Zodiac.

Make your own 3D decorations with this brilliant board book of press-out birds!From a chirpy robin to a proud peacock, this book features 10 unique, intricately foiled designs that can be slotted together to create 3D bird decorations.Each page is covered in silver foil, with foiled pieces which can be pressed out and coloured in to make a colourful collection of personalised birds, perfect to add sparkle to any setting.10 different bird designs to press out, colour and display.Shiny silver foil on every page.Sturdy board pages allow you to repeatedly press pieces in and out of the book.Updated format with hardback spine.Press out the pieces, get creative with colour, then display your decorations!Other titles in this fantastic series include: Birds, Easter Eggs, Butterflies, Unicorns, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt and Chinese Zodiac.

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated spotter guide is an ideal introduction to wild woodland animals.Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this modern guide to the most common woodland animals is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify our forest friends. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each animal and tips to help you find and track them in the natural world.

The perfect gift for any young bird-watcher, this beautifully illustrated spotter guide is an ideal introduction to garden birds.Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to the most common garden birds from the tiny goldcrest to the magnificent magpie, taking in such favourites as the robin, the wren, the sparrowhawk and the colourful starling. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify birds. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each bird and tips to help you spot them in your own park or garden. There is even a special, "Did you know?" section on each bird, which all young ornithologists will love!

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated natural history book is an ideal introduction to creatures of the seas.Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this modern guide to twenty of the most interesting marine animals from all around the world is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify our ocean-living friends. From the little shrimp to the big blue whale, taking in the magnificent narwhal, the beautiful moon jellyfish and the fascinating anglerfish along the way, there is so much to find out. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each animal and fascinating did-you-know facts

Explore the fascinating world of bugs in this exciting book for kids ages 4 to 8!From crunchy crickets to tiny ants, young readers will take a mouthwatering journey where bug pizza and grasshopper snacks are on the menu—captivating readers with the yuck (and maybe the yum) factor! Colorful, wacky illustrations and fun facts will help you discover that bugs are a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources and are good for the environment in more ways than one. Cultures around the world have been consuming insects for centuries. Exploring the cultural significance of eating insects can provide knowledge about diverse traditions, offering children a window into different ways of life and fostering cultural appreciation. Get ready to bug out with this engaging and educational adventure!

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated spotter guide is an ideal introduction to the world of creepy crawlies!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to the most common minibeasts from the glorious glow-worm to the buzzy bumblebee, taking in such favourites as snails, slugs, worms and woodlice along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify bugs and beasties. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each creature and tips to help you spot them in your own park or garden. There is even a special, "Did you know?" section on each minibeast, which all young entomologists will love!

The perfect gift for any young dinosaur-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of prehistoric animals!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting dinosaurs from the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex to the vicious Velociraptor, taking in such favourites as Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Iguanodon and Diplodocus along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify prehistoric reptiles. With key facts about era, size, weight, diet and origin, there is even a helpful pronunciation guide and a special, "Did you know?" section on each dinosaur, which all young palaeontologists will love!

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of farm animals!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting farm animals from adorable alpacas to talkative turkeys, taking in such favourites as cows, goats, pigs and sheep along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify farmyard friends! With key facts about size, weight, diet and lifespan, there is even a helpful guide to animal babies and a special, "Did you know?" section on each creature, which all young would-be farmers will love!

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated spotter guide is an ideal introduction to wild woodland animals.Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this modern guide to the most common woodland animals is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify our forest friends. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each animal and tips to help you find and track them in the natural world.

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated spotter guide is an ideal introduction to the world of creepy crawlies!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to the most common minibeasts from the glorious glow-worm to the buzzy bumblebee, taking in such favourites as snails, slugs, worms and woodlice along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify bugs and beasties. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each creature and tips to help you spot them in your own park or garden. There is even a special, "Did you know?" section on each minibeast, which all young entomologists will love!

The perfect gift for any young dinosaur-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of prehistoric animals!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting dinosaurs from the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex to the vicious Velociraptor, taking in such favourites as Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Iguanodon and Diplodocus along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify prehistoric reptiles. With key facts about era, size, weight, diet and origin, there is even a helpful pronunciation guide and a special, "Did you know?" section on each dinosaur, which all young palaeontologists will love!

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of farm animals!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting farm animals from adorable alpacas to talkative turkeys, taking in such favourites as cows, goats, pigs and sheep along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify farmyard friends!With key facts about size, weight, diet and lifespan, there is even a helpful guide to animal babies and a special, "Did you know?" section on each creature, which all young would-be farmers will love!

Explore the easy and enchanted art of divination with your Mini Crystal Pendulum, a jadeite crystal and book set for tapping into your inner wisdom.- Unlock your intuition. Use the art of crystal pendulum divination to gain insight into your deepest desires, answer big questions, and look to the future.- Jadeite crystal pendulum on metal chain. Your divination set includes a 1-inch shaped jadeite crystal on a gold-colored metal chain, perfect for conducting pendulum divination.- Bonus book. Explore a 32-page illustrated book filled with divination tips and rituals, all infused with a sense of magic and wonder.

Each press-out bird is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to colour in. Featuring 10 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create bright and cheerful hanging ornaments, from a chirpy robin to a proud peacock.

Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out butterflies! Each press-out butterfly is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to colour in.