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100 kr
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A best-selling artist shares his favourite tricks-of-the-trade so beginner to intermediate artists can take their watercolour paintings to the next level.Includes viewfinders and colour mixes for mastering composition, proportion, perspective, and effects!This indispensable watercolour painting book is like having a professional artist on your shoulder! Packaged in a small, journal-like format, it is designed for on-the-go reference – whether you’re painting indoors or outside.Inside you’ll find:Sketching tips and mini demosEssential colour mixes for different subjects, shadows, etc.Troubleshooting tips for correcting mistakesEssential items list for when you’re painting outdoorsViewfinders to help with proportions, perspective, and compositionRuler printed down the side of the cover.Colour swatches ('recipes') are also printed down the sides of the colour mixing pages, with the component colours and percentages alongside. Hold the swatches up to your subject, so you can match the colour and create the right mix.Combining top tips, handy hints, and useful tricks-of-the-trade, this watercolour painting book is the perfect resource for beginner to intermediate watercolour artists!
Colour Mixing Companion
Your No-Fuss Guide to Mixing Watercolour, Acrylics and Oils
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
132 kr
This is a clear, comprehensive guide to colour mixing in the three most popular mediums: watercolour, acrylics and oils.This portable, pocket-sized companion introduces simple colour theory and colour wheels, with templates provided so that readers can paint their own. The Colour Mixing Companion then shows the reader how to mix the perfect colour in all three mediums through a vast array of swatches and explanations of colour relationships.There is vividly illustrated guidance on complementary, warm and cool colours, tone, using a limited palette, dull and bright colours and factoring in local colour, followed by an array of essential colour mixes using widely available paints.The Colour Mixing Companion is a beautifully presented and practical guide to understanding and mixing colours; artists from beginners to more experienced painters will find this a handy, comprehensive guide. The contents of this book have been compiled and refreshed from the hugely popular Colour Mixing Guides, which have sold 40k copies globally.
100 kr
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Your pocket-sized, one-stop guide to contemporary acrylics - inspiration, practical exercises and exciting ideas for acrylic artists.In this innovative, ideas-led mini guide, master artist and best-selling author Hashim Akib showcases the versatility and vibrancy of acrylic painting. Featuring 64 practical exercises and inspiring insights, on a wide range of subjects, from portraiture to the urban landscape and using a variety of approaches, from colour dabbing, working on a base colour and refining chaos into order, this book is ideal for beginner to intermediate artists; it will inspire you with new ideas, push you creatively and encourage you to develop your own artistic style.Loosen up with a range of fun, inspiring exercises to get you startedDiscover luscious impasto, versatile washes and experimental pouringExperiment with different applicators: brushes, knives, and moreCut to the chase with visual, easy-to-follow guides to composition, colour theory and using different types of acrylics, including soft, heavy body and moreAcrylics 101: from choosing and handling your brushes to mounting your finished piece on the wallTroubleshoot any concerns or issuesTake inspiration from dozens of inspirational examples of Hash's work.Also available in the series: The Watercolour Companion by Matthew Palmer.
103 kr
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The practical, indispensible, inspirational guide that every embroiderer needs.Compact enough to travel alongside your needles and threads, this is also a sumptuous visual guide to needlecraft, allowing you to embroider whatever you want, wherever you want.From making sound stitch choices to finishing your work with a flourish, the techniques within the book are those that the author uses and frequently revisits, and are simplified to ensure that the art of embroidery is within anyone's reach.If you are a beginner, you will find all the information you need to get started, and soon gain confidence in your skills. If you are an established and confident embroiderer, the book includes plenty of tips and ideas to help you progress your work even further. Dip in and out of the book as you wish, and follow your own creative embroidery aspirations! The book starts out by introducing all that you need to become an embroiderer, and then explains the basic techniques: preparing your fabric, threading the needle, and even displaying your work in a hoop.Learn a selection of simple stitches, before progressing to more complex stitches that will take your embroidery skills to the next level.Let costume designer Coline Bavois, and The Embroidery Stitch Companion, become your indispensable guides to this timeless needlecraft.
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The practical, pocket-sized macrame manual that every crafter needs.Tips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from estimating cord length and creating neat knots to working in the round, making a fringe and adding beads.Whether you are new to knotting or not, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of for quick reference and trusted advice. Inside you'll find:Cords, supports and tools demystified: compare different cord thicknesses, colours and construction methods to work out which you need, and discover different support options, which will add character to your finished piece.An essential guide to getting started: with advice on designing your own projects and estimating cord length; tips on cutting and working with long lengths of cord; and advice on where to work most effectively, this section will give you confidence in your craft.A comprehensive step-by-step guide to 35 key knots, braids and patterns: all illustrated step-by-step for easy reference.Further techniques to push yourself creatively: discover how to add in cords if you run short; learn how to start a project without a support; get tips and advice on working with colour; add beads or stones; work in the round; and add some simple weaving.Ways to finish off your pieces in style: discover how to use fringing, starching and dyeing to create truly unique results.Perfect for anyone interested in learning macrame, from absolute beginners to more seasoned crafters, The Macrame Companion is your trusted resource for exploring the endless possibilities of this rewarding craft.This is a translation of the popular French title by crafter and author Caroline Bayol-Lavoux.
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The practical, pocket-sized dressmaking manual that every sewist needs.Tips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from threading your machine and selecting your fabric to fitting zips, darts, pockets and vents.Whether you are making your first garment or your fiftieth, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of for quick reference and trusted advice. Inside you’ll find:Sewing machine anatomy: a tour through a machine’s anatomy along with advice on choosing needles, threads and feet.An overview of essential tools: everything you need to get going, including cutting tools, marking and measuring aids and pressing tools.A complete guide to fabric: understand construction, grain and bias, and discover an indispensable photographic library of 30 key dressmaking fabrics, each given with suitable garment use and care instructions.Patterns demystified: understand pattern language and symbols, how to take key body measurements and learn how to arrange your pattern pieces on fabric most efficiently.40 key hand and machine sewing techniques: discover 40 essential techniques, each shown clearly step by step. Start with hand-sewing, seams and hems; discover more advanced techniques such as adding bias binding and piping; before moving on to adding details and features such as darts, pleats, pockets and gathers.
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The practical, pocket-sized manual that every knitter needs, from Morgane Mathieu of popular knitting blog ‘Trust the Mojo’."For newbies intimidated by the likes of the trusted manual Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book (2018), French author Mathieu offers a kinder, gentler, and much less imposing introduction". Booklist (American Library Association)From casting on to casting off, The Knitting Companion is your indispensable guide to mastering the art of knitting. This comprehensive mini guide is packed with clear instructions and beautiful photographs, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters.This gorgeous little book contains tips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from reading a yarn label and choosing your needles to adapting a pattern and picking up stitches. Whether you are knitting your first project or your fiftieth, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of for quick reference.Inside you'll find:A comprehensive introduction to knitting essentials: learn about yarn types, needle sizes and other equipment you'll need to get started.A step-by-step guide to knitting techniques: discover essential stitches, increases, decreases and finishing techniques, all illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs.Expert advice on reading knitting charts: understand pattern symbols and how to follow knitting charts with ease.Tips for choosing the right yarn and needles: learn how to select the perfect yarn and needles for your project, ensuring a successful outcome.Guidance on adapting patterns: discover how to customize patterns to fit your preferences and create one-of-a-kind pieces.The Knitting Companion is the perfect resource to help you achieve your knitting goals. With its user-friendly format and expert advice, this book is a must-have for any knitter's library.A translation of the popular title from French knitting author Morgane Mathieu of the blog 'Trust the Mojo'.