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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.

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.

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!

Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Lulu’s House of Wonder Coloring Book, featuring over 40 enchanting illustrations of kawaii creatures in captivating scenes.Little Lulu is your host and guide through the many rooms of her home and her cute adventures. Lose yourself in a creative escape as you bring to life the adorable creatures you meet along the way, including cats, otters, squirrels, sloths, hedgehogs, frogs, and foxes as well as fantastical creatures like fairies, unicorns, dragons, kawaii ghosts, and more. This delightful coloring book features:Lulu Mayo’s kawaii creatures, from dragons to slothsMore than 40 full-page illustrations, each featuring a different glimpse into Lulu’s world—from her attic to her art studioThick, high-quality paper so you can color using your choice of colored pencils or markers Lulu Mayo’s enchanting art style, adored by millions, offers a perfect blend of whimsy and tranquility, making this book a must-have for coloring enthusiasts of all ages. Each illustration invites you to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life—join Lulu as she frosts a birthday cake, plays with toys atop a rocking horse, and paints with her dragon friends flying around her.Embrace the joy of coloring and transport yourself to a world of wonder and imagination with Lulu’s House of Wonder Coloring Book.

With Paper Collage Workshop, you can experience the joy of creativity as you use color swatches torn from magazines to transform photos into original collages. In addition to taking you through both foundational collage activities and intermediate-level projects, this book introduces you to a unique analog-grid system, a color-based collage technique developed by the artist Samuel Price over the past 20 years. Whatever your age or skill level, you will be able to add focus and precision to your creations and turn life into art.  Organized by level of difficulty, the book is designed to progressively build skills as you complete projects. Beginning with color-based lessons, you will learn how to use form and line, and then move on to create landscapes, abstracts, and pets. You will delight in completing beautiful projects you can frame and display in your own home.Color collage is a mindfulness practice. Like a coloring book, Paper Collage Workshop is a personal meditative experience that quiets and focuses the mind—a great way to experience some true peace as you create. Whether practiced and exercised in tiny doses or taken all at once, the process of making art is truly transformative and relaxing with Paper Collage Workshop.

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.

Colour your way through a world of Fuzzballs fun!Step into the playful world of Fuzzballs Super Cuteness Overload Colouring Book, where adorable characters and whimsical adventures await. Created by Marc Sach, the illustrator behind the popular Fuzzballs webcomic, this colouring book brings you a delightful collection of scenes featuring fan-favourite characters like Timmy the Tiger, Whisky the Cat and Ollie the Bunny. Known for their big personalities and loveable antics, these characters invite fans of all ages to add their own colours and creativity to every page.From cosy moments to comical scenarios, each page offers a fresh canvas for colouring enthusiasts. Whether you’re an experienced colourist or new to the craft, you’ll enjoy the playful designs and the chance to explore Marc Sach’s imaginative, funny world.Features include:Beloved Characters: Colour Timmy, Whisky, Ollie and more in delightful scenes.Perfect for All Ages: Suitable for kids, teens and adults who love cute, engaging colouring activities.High-Quality Pages: Designed to handle coloured pencils, markers and crayons, so you can experiment with vibrant colours.Great Gift Idea: A perfect treat for Fuzzballs fans and anyone seeking a fun, relaxing colouring experience.Bring these comical, fuzzy friends to life and experience the joy of Fuzzballs Super Cuteness Overload Colouring Book!

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, sticker, and sparkle through a universe of cosmic pals and starry affirmations in this playful, feel-good coloring book.Featuring adorable space-themed characters illustrated in the popular kawaii art style, uplifting messages to brighten your day, and two sheets of collectible stickers, Galaxy Cuties Color & Sticker Book blends intergalactic magic with playful charm. Indulge your love for kawaii design and cozy activities, and let your creativity soar with:45+ one-sided coloring pages on high-quality paper inspired by stars, planets, and cosmic friendsTwo sheets of stickers for decorating and collectingCute, kawaii space art perfect for relaxing and creatingPositive messages that inspire and upliftWhether you’re unwinding at home, looking for a fun gift, or expressing your creativity, Galaxy Cuties Color & Sticker Book offers a relaxing and imaginative escape for all ages.

Paint boldly. Let go of perfection. Discover the joy of freestyle watercolor.Watercolor doesn’t have to be precise, controlled, or intimidating. In Freestyle Watercolor, artist Joanne Sharpe shows you how to paint boldly, loosen up your style, and create vibrant, expressive art—no perfection required.Through playful techniques and step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to trust your instincts, explore color freely, and enjoy the process as much as the finished piece.Inside, you’ll discover how to:Paint loosely and confidently using expressive brushwork and intuitive techniquesCreate vibrant color palettes and explore unexpected color combinationsLet watercolor flow naturally through layering, puddling, and organic movementDevelop abstract compositions using shape, pattern, and textureEnhance your work with mixed media, including ink, collage, and decorative detailsBuild a daily creative practice through sketchbooks and art journalingWith its lively tone, colorful artwork, and accessible instruction, Freestyle Watercolor is perfect for beginners, hobby artists, and anyone looking for a relaxing, inspiring way to make art. It’s not about painting perfectly—it’s about painting freely.

Take the fear out of painting with this relaxed, hands-on guide—featuring step-by-step tutorials and a watercolor pad with 20 preprinted drawings you can paint over.Whimsical Watercolor Doodles invites you to paint first and learn by doing. Taught by beloved instructor and content creator Shayda Campbell (@shaydacampbell), this book focuses on what makes watercolor joyful and accessible in the first place: painting pretty subjects, embracing imperfection, and experimenting with mixed media.Unlike most introductory books, this one skips right past theory-heavy chapters and encourages you to start making art immediately. With preprinted watercolor templates, you’ll dive straight into painting florals, fruit, teatime scenes, animals, landscapes, and more. Once your paint is dry, Shayda shows you how to add whimsical final touches using familiar tools like colored pencils, markers, and pens—a confidence-boosting twist that gives your finished art rich texture and charm.Inside this book, you’ll find:20 ready-to-paint templates printed on watercolor paperMixed-media techniques using watercolor, pen, marker, and colored pencilQR codes linking to exclusive video tutorialsSimple, inspiring projects for immediate creative successPerfect for brand-new painters, creative dabblers, and longtime Shayda fans alike, Whimsical Watercolor Doodles is watercolor instruction with a welcoming, handmade heart—and a reminder that creativity is playful, colorful, and completely within reach.

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.