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The perfect guide for any aspiring portrait artist, this book includes recipes for more than 500 skin tones using either acrylic or oil paints. Each page features a master-mix for a particular skin colour, plus recipes for all of its variations, such as highlights or shadows. The book covers a wide range of skin tones, from Caucasian to Latino and East Indian hues, and artists will also find recipes for a variety of hair, eye and lip colours. "Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits" includes a colour-mixing grid for measuring and is packaged in a concealed wire-o bound book that lies flat when opened, making this product convenient for any artist.

Draw human anatomy like a master mangaka (“comic artist” in Japanese) with friendly, encouraging step-by-step instruction from bestselling author and artist Marcel Kühn.Take your figure drawing to the next level with Draw Like a Mangaka: Anatomy, the ultimate guide to mastering human anatomy. Marcel Kühn provides a structured approach to learning how to draw the human form, breaking down complex anatomy into manageable, easy-to-follow steps with high-quality photographic references covering every part of the body.Starting with fundamental 3D drawing techniques, you’ll progress through structured exercises to develop a deep understanding of body proportions, muscle structure, and movement. From capturing expressive gestures to understanding skeletal anatomy, this book provides everything you need to create lifelike, dynamic figures.Inside, you’ll find:Step-by-step tutorials for constructing human figures with confidenceComprehensive anatomical references for drawing heads, hands, torsos, legs, and moreProgressive exercises to develop skills from beginner to advanced levelsInsightful tips and humor to keep learning fun and engagingTechniques for drawing diverse body types and capturing natural movementWhether you’re sketching for manga, comics, illustration, or fine art, Draw Like a Mangaka: Anatomy provides the essential knowledge and practice you need to master figure drawing.

Calling all cat people! Channel your feline fervor with these step-by-step drawing projects and coloring pages filled with adorable kitties.From Vera Kay, a rising young artist who goes by @veekachoo online, How to Draw Squishy Cats and Kittens teaches you to draw cats in all kinds of cute positions and situations, including sitting, snuggling, sleeping, swatting, and more. This fun book is divided into chapters focusing on:Degrees of cat fur floofiness and how to add itAdding color to line artCommon cat posesCats and their kingdomsA squishy kitty birthday party!Each chapter comes with a coloring page and is filled with helpful instruction and tips for drawing cats, both digitally and with traditional drawing tools. Veekachoo’s hundreds of thousands of online followers give her lots of positive feedback and often credit her art with inspiring them to start drawing. This is the first book from this trending artist whose career continues to grow through her social media channels and online classes.Cat lovers, rejoice! This book is for you!

Create your own hauntingly adorable watercolor art with this beginner’s guide featuring a detachable paper pad with pre-printed templates.Forget florals—it’s time for fog, fangs, and fun. Creepy Cute Watercolor takes watercolor in a wonderfully witchy new direction with art projects celebrating all things spooky and adorable. Artist Stephanie Bayles of @guild_of_calamity invites you to a beginner-friendly journey through gothic themes, from Mush Boos (ghostly toadstools) and Catus (prickly little felines) to haunted radios and sickly lollipops.Never watercolored before? No problem! This book includes all the basic how-to information you need to get started painting goth watercolor. Stephanie will show you which brushes to use, colors to mix, and steps to follow for frighteningly cute finished paintings. Plus, the watercolor practice pad with pre-printed sketches means you don’t have to worry about your drawing skills either!This first-of-its-kind watercolor guide includes:24 step-by-step tutorials featuring creepy-cute characters, haunted objects, and moody motifs.Built-in watercolor pad with pre-printed sketches for immediate painting fun.Ready-to-print bonus designs to continue your watercolor adventures.Watercolor basics covering tools, techniques, and tips for eerie effects.Aesthetic inspiration for fans of whimsigoth, dark academia, spooky cute, and horror styles with a helping of aw, that’s so cute!Whether you’re looking to paint Ahhh!vocadoToast, Hot Dawgs, or Meow Shrooms, Creepy Cute Watercolor turns your spooky obsessions into frame-worthy, giftable, and downright fun works of art. It’s the perfect choice for beginners, hobbyists, and seasoned artists seeking something a little offbeat.

Learn to paint birth flowers in luminous watercolor—just follow the simple tutorials as you bring pre-printed drawings to life.Birth Flowers in Watercolor is a beautifully illustrated guide to painting the symbolic flowers of each birth month. Artist and bestselling author Kristin Van Leuven walks you through 24 flower tutorials—two per month—using step-by-step instructions and tips that make watercolor accessible to everyone.Each flower corresponds to a birth month, from carnations and snowdrops in January to holly and narcissus in December. Whether you’re new to painting or a seasoned pro, this book has everything you need to make personalized artwork to gift or display—including a premium watercolor pad with 24 pre-printed floral sketches. There’s no need to draw first—simply pick your flower and start painting.Inside this giftable guide, you’ll find:Step-by-step watercolor lessons for 24 birth flowersPre-printed sketches on high-quality watercolor paperQR Codes for easy-to-follow paint-alongs with KristinTips and techniques for creating vibrant floral compositionsInspiration for meaningful, personalized gifts and keepsakesDiscover the meanings behind and paint these birth month flowers:January: carnation and snowdropFebruary: violet and primroseMarch: daffodil and cherry blossomApril: daisy and sweet peaMay: hawthorn and lily of the valleyJune: rose and honeysuckleJuly: larkspur and water lilyAugust: poppy and gladiolusSeptember: morning glory and asterOctober: cosmos and marigoldNovember: chrysanthemum and peonyDecember: holly and narcissusPerfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because, Birth Flowers in Watercolor brings together art and sentiment in one beautiful package. Whether you’re celebrating your own special month or gifting someone theirs, this book makes painting a personal expression of love, memory, and creativity.

Create spellbinding manga heroines in four artistic styles with this comprehensive step-by-step guide.Drawing Magical Manga Girls is your all-in-one reference for designing, sketching, and coloring fantastical manga heroines using traditional and digital tools. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist looking to explore new techniques, this book provides step-by-step instruction for illustrating expressive female characters in pencil, fineliner, watercolor, and digital formats.Manga artist Raemion (@raemion) brings her signature storytelling flair to 16 unforgettable magical girls. You’ll master the fundamentals of anatomy, facial expressions, dynamic poses, and outfit design while learning how to bring each character to life with professional coloring techniques. Plus, the bonus chapter on digital illustration walks you through Procreate and Clip Studio Paint tutorials to take your art to the next level.Inside, you’ll find:A beginner-friendly guide to drawing and coloring female manga and anime charactersTutorials for four styles: pencil sketching, fineliner, watercolor, and digital16 character projects, each featuring a distinct look and magical themeTips on materials, shading, and storytelling through visual designA full digital art chapter for Procreate and Clip Studio Paint From a powerful fox demon to a dreamy stargazer, Drawing Magical Manga Girls gives you the skills and inspiration to create your own enchanting characters in any medium.

Sketch your own enchanted realm with this fantasy-inspired sketchbook filled with stirring imagery, prompts, and space to draw. For fans of fantasy and romantasy—The Lord of the Rings, Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses…—and all things fae and fantastical, Enchanted Realms - A Guided Drawing Journey is your portal into a dreamy world of art and imagination. Featuring a lush, foil-embossed cover, this beautifully designed sketchbook offers more than 50 themed prompts that spark storytelling through drawing. Each page or spread features an evocative prompt and space for sketching—an inspiring format that guides without restricting your creative freedom. Whether you’re imagining a phoenix on a throne of flames or sketching a water nymph coaxing spells from the silver ripples of a moonlit lake, every page transports you to a shimmering world of fantasy. Inside, you’ll find:50+ descriptive prompts inviting you to conjure mystical landscapes, enchanted castles, magical creatures, fae princesses, relics and potions, powerful sorcerers, brave knights, dark forces, and other inspiring themes20+ inspirational pencil sketches and illustrations to ignite your imaginationEnchanting, full-color page edges that frame your artwork with atmospheric designs and ornate flourishes, enhancing it for displayHigh-quality paper ideal for drawing with pencil, pen, or inkPerfect for gifting, journaling, or personal expression, Enchanted Realms - A Guided Drawing Journey is a must-have for every fantasy fan.

Conjure a gathering of dragons and fantastical beasts and beings with step-by-step drawing instruction from leading fantasy illustrators.Dragons have captured imaginations for centuries—from ancient myths and folklore to Romantasy epics, gaming adventures, and hit TV series. The Secret Lives of Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures: And How to Draw Them is a modern drawing guide that empowers artists of all levels to bring legendary beasts and mythical beings to life.This comprehensive book includes step-by-step lessons on how to draw a variety of dragon types from a wide range of global traditions, plus other beasts like gryphons, unicorns, and kraken, and beings like fae, cyclops, vampires, and werewolves. Inside, you’ll find:Detailed tutorials for shading, texture, anatomy, and movement tips for lifelike and dynamic creaturesCreature design breakdowns, including wings, scales, horns, and hybrid formsRendering techniques that make your creative drawings pop off the pageFascinating lore and legends for each creatureThe Secret Lives of Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures: And How to Draw Them is your essential fantasy art companion.

Color, laugh, and embrace the chaos with Min Bear and Snacksolotl—two internet-famous opposites united by maximum cuteness and zero motivation.From Simian Reflux—the viral artist whose comics have earned 9.5 billion GIPHY views—comes a hilariously cathartic coloring and sticker experience that celebrates both sides of modern life: the sleepy, existential spiral of Min Bear and the unapologetic, snack-obsessed optimism of Snacksolotl.Each world comes to life through expressive, character-driven illustrations designed to make fans smile, laugh, and feel seen. Whether it’s Min Bear dreading mornings or Snacksolotl indulging in a pile of pizza, every page combines humor, comfort, and cute absurdity.Includes:96 pages of adorable art featuring favorite scenes and characters from both worlds 50+ stickers of Min Bear, Snacksolotl, and their unforgettable friendsA charming mix of chaotic and cozy scenes inspired by viral comicsHigh-quality paper ideal for pencils, markers, or pensThis book delivers a must-have creative fix for anyone who’s ever been too tired to function but still craving snacks. Equal parts relatable comedy, creative fun, and collectible merch, it’s your new favorite low-energy, high-fun escape.

Enter a world of tiny charm and everyday coziness with Mini Home Sweet & Cozy Sticker Book, featuring 10 warm and whimsical miniature rooms to decorate.Illustrated by Marc Ordiali, this book invites you to add stickers to complete 10 mini rooms—from bathrooms and bedrooms to workshops, gardens, and cozy living spaces—each filled with soft details and adorable animal characters. If you love kawaii stationery, interior design, and soothing craft moments, it’s the perfect relaxing, screen-free creative escape.Rather than designing rooms from scratch, this activity offers a gentle, calming process: simply follow the sample layout, match each room to its corresponding sticker sheets, and layer transparent stickers to complete the scene. Each sticker adds furniture, décor, plants, household items, and character moments that bring the tiny space to life. The result is a finished, cozy vignette that feels structured, approachable, and deeply satisfying.It’s the perfect way to unwind, with no pressure—no drawing, no complex crafting, just a soothing sequence of placing carefully illustrated stickers onto beautifully designed room backgrounds.Inside, you’ll find:10 miniature room scenes printed in an aesthetic isometric style, including a bathroom retreat, kitchen nook, garden, craft workshop, bedroom sanctuary, and more300 transparent, repositionable stickers featuring décor, lighting, plants, textiles, furniture, appliances, and cute animal residentsSample completed images that show how the finished room should lookA no-stress activity ideal for evenings, travel, cozy afternoons, or mindful relaxationA collectible, giftable format perfect for those who love kawaii art, interior styling, and cozycore aestheticsWhether you’re arranging towels in Bubble Bliss, styling outfits in Cozy Closet, setting the table in Nibbly Nook, or watching your garden grow in Petal Patch, each stickered scene becomes a tiny moment of comfort and calm. Mini Homes Sweet & Cozy Sticker Book transforms simple stickering into a delightful escape—a sticker book that turns everyday interiors into cozy, pocket-sized worlds.Explore even more cute, cozy spaces with Mini Shops Sweet & Cozy Sticker Book.

Enter a world of tiny charm and cozy delight with Mini Shops Sweet & Cozy Sticker Book, featuring 10 warm and whimsical miniature shops to decorate.Illustrated by Marc Ordiali, this book invites you to add stickers to complete 10 mini shops—from a bookshop and bakery to a flower stall, cheese counter, café, and more—each filled with whimsical details and adorable animal characters. If you love kawaii stationery, interior design, and soothing craft moments, it’s the perfect relaxing, screen-free creative escape.Rather than designing scenes from scratch, this activity offers a gentle, calming process: simply follow the sample layout, match each shop to its corresponding sticker sheets, and layer transparent stickers to build out the scene. Each sticker adds furniture, décor, products, and character moments that bring the tiny shop to life. The result is a finished, cozy vignette that feels deeply satisfying.It’s the perfect way to unwind, with no pressure—no drawing, no complex crafting, just a soothing sequence of placing carefully illustrated stickers onto 3D shop backgrounds.Inside, you’ll find:10 cozy miniature shop scenes printed in an aesthetic isometric style300 transparent, repositionable stickers with décor, signage, shelving, plants, foods, and cute animalsCompleted image templates that show how the finished scene should lookA no-stress activity ideal for evenings, travel, hanging out with friends, or mindful relaxationA collectible, giftable format perfect for those who love kawaii art and cozycore aestheticsWhether you’re placing pastries in Sweet Crumb, shelving books in Story Nook, or arranging flowers in Mini Bloom, each stickered scene becomes a tiny world of calm and charm. Mini Shops Sweet & Cozy Sticker Book offers a gentle, aesthetic craft experience—a sticker book that transforms simple stickering into a delightful moment of everyday coziness.Explore even more cute, cozy spaces with Mini Home Sweet & Cozy Sticker Book.