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Master the basics and beyond of linocutting with expert tutor and artist, Susan Yeates.Linocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years. This book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints under the guidance and tutelage of expert teacher and artist Susan Yeates.Susan, who also runs the popular 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge, and authored the title Sketchbook Challenge (9781800920453), explains the rudiments of linocutting, and guides you through ten practical and attainable projects including greeting cards, artworks to frame, labels for jam jars, seed packets and bags or tea towels to print and give as personalised presents.There are handy tips and suggestions throughout the book and each project begins with a list of tools and materials needed.

Linocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years. This book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints under the guidance and tutelage of expert teacher and artist Susan Yeates. Susan, who runs her own print business, Magenta Sky, explains the rudiments of linocutting, and guides you through ten practical and attainable projects including greeting cards, artworks to frame, labels for jam jars, seed packets and bags or tea towels to print and give as personalised presents. There are handy tips and suggestions throughout the book and each project begins with a list of tools and materials needed.

Kickstart or develop your own daily sketching habit with 100 simple and thought-provoking prompts from the creator of the 30-Day Sketchbook Challenge.The huge range of prompts includes found objects such as leaves, clocks, buttons and jewellery, along with more subjective suggestions such as 'something that smells good' and 'items in your pocket', to encourage you to sketch everyday items you may not have considered before.All of the challenges are suitable for beginners and teaches the principles of drawing and art, with the aim of encouraging people to relax, have fun, and get creative!At the start of the book Susan provides an introduction explaining why she has written the book, how to use it, and the benefits and reasons for cultivating a daily sketching habit. There is also a simple chapter on tools and materials, followed by a consideration of mindset and creativity when approaching the 100 prompts.Also included are some warm-up exercises to help awaken the creative brain and inspire you to think more broadly about the prompts that she provides. The book is illustrated throughout with Susan's own responses to the prompts, in a mix of black and white sketches in pen or pencil, plus coloured illustrations, paintings and even collage – all intended to add interest, to inspire, and to enliven the reader.

365 inspiring prompts for a year of creativity! Simply shuffle the cards and pick your prompt at random, or work through them one by one.This stylish and inspiring card deck is packed with creative inspiration for absolutely everybody. Created by artist Susan Yeates (@susanyeatesartist), founder of the annual online Sketchbook Challenge, it's the perfect gift for anyone looking to carve out small amounts of creative time per day.Each of the 52 beautiful cards has its own theme, illustrated in a mix of pen or pencil sketches, coloured illustrations, paintings and even collage.Each card contains 7 inspiring prompts for creative inspiration:The themes range from objects, such as flowers, insects and snowflakes, to more subjective suggestions such as 'something that smells good' and 'things you used today', to encourage you to sketch items you may not have considered before.There is no right or wrong interpretation, and no pressure to create wall-worthy art. The focus is on freeing your mind, having fun and allowing yourself a creative moment of calm.Also included is a 96-page guide to cultivating a sustainable creative habit, which contains:A guide to the benefits of short daily doses of creativity.Helpful habits to encourage a positive mindset.Warm-up exercises to help awaken your creative brain.This card deck re-uses content from Sketchbook Challenge (2022, 9781800920453).