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ANDREW MCMEEL PUBLISHING The Origami Writing Set
Origami
is
the
Japanese
word
for
"folding
paper."
Every
time
you
fold
a
letter
for
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or
wrap
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Providing
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The
Origami
Writing
Set
creatively
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with
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enthusiasm
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ARNOLD GRUMMER'S Complete Guide to Easy Papermaking
This
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making
PLUS
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27
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Get
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The
book
covers
both
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BARRON'S Beginner Art Guides: Color and Creativity
Barron’s
Beginner
Art
Guides
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Color
and
Creativity
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colors
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paper
or
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to
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In
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to
concise
...

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BARRON'S Beginner Art Guides: Painting Landscapes
Painting
Landscapes
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approaches
...

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BARRON'S Calligraphy for Kids: Learn Lettering Skills
This
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for
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in
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BARRON'S Color Mixing for Artists
This
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book
for
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color
charts
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color
mixing
as
it
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to
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and
oils.
Students
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range
from
the
minimum
number
...

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BARRON'S Create Your Own Wall Art
Enhance
and
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This
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features
25
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to
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–
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Organized
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you
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...

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BARRON'S Creative Painting: Space
Creative
Painting:
Space
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approaches
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and
depth
on
flat
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It
includes
a
mastery
of
the
rules
of
perspective,
as
employed
for
instance
in
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landscapes
and
cityscapes,
but
also
focuses
on
the
purposeful
absence
of
depth,
as
seen
...

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BARRON'S Drawing & Painting Fantasy Landscapes & Cityscapes
Artists
interested
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and
comic
book
illustration
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and
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and
paint
landscapes
that
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lost
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planets,
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and
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cities.
Easy-to-follow
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and
step-by-step
illustrations
demonstrate
techniques
for
rendering
a
wide
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BARRON'S How to Draw Fantasy Females
Graphic
artists
who
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scintillating
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and
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how
to
give
them
active
roles
in
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Step-by-step
illustrations
show
the
basics
of
female
anatomy
and
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different
ways
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poses
and
body
shapes,
and
methods
to
exaggerate
or
...

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BARRON'S Interior Design Course
Not
every
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apartment
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living
interiors
an
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finished
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Presenting
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the
design
principles
and
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needed
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beautiful
rooms,
Interior
Design
...

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BARRON'S Pottery Basics
Everything
you
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to
know
to
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making
beautiful
ceramics.
Working
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clay
is
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creative
hobby,
but
many
would-be
potters
are
put
off
because
they
don’t
know
how
to
get
started.
Pottery
Basics
shows
the
way.
With
instructive,
clearly
captioned,
step-by-step
photos
on
every
page,
it
...

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BARRON'S Sculpting Basics
Art
students
and
ambitious
amateur
artists
can
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to
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volume
for
detailed
training
in
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original
works
of
sculpture.
The
book
includes
advice
on
setting
up,
assembling
tools
and
equipment,
and
using
a
variety
of
materials.
The
volume
also
presents
projects
for
17
finished
pieces.
Subjects
include
a
seated
...

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BARRON'S The Bible of Illuminated Letters
The
ancient
art
of
illuminating
manuscripts
is
currently
attracting
many
new
enthusiasts
among
artists,
art
students,
and
lovers
of
calligraphy.
The
Bible
of
Illuminated
Letters
is
a
volume
they’ll
all
want
to
add
to
their
collections.
The
book
presents
step-by-step
instructions
for
recreating
twelve
illuminated
alphabets.
Among
them
are
Celtic,
...

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BARRON'S The Mosaic Artist's Handbook
The
ancient
art
and
craft
of
mosaics
has
become
a
popular
modern
medium
for
creating
chic,
stylish,
and
contemporary
art
objects
and
appointments
for
the
home.
This
heavily
illustrated
and
practical
instruction
guide
shows
how
to
create
a
wide
array
of
beautiful
things
out
of
small
pieces
of
colored
...

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CHRONICLE BOOKS Paint By Number Kit: Everything You Need to Re-Create 8 Vintage Masterpieces
What
is
the
fascination
with
paint
by
number?
Is
it
the
compulsive,
intoxicating
act
of
filling
in
small
pools
of
color?
The
thrill
of
creating
your
own
works
of
art?
Perhaps
it
is
that
without
any
lessons
or
experience,
you
can
paint
a
masterpiece,
just
by
following
the
numbers.
...

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CHRONICLE BOOKS Sumi-e Brush Painting Kit
Sumi-e
is
the
elegant,
age-old
art
of
Japanese
brush
painting;
paintings
consist
of
just
a
few
simple
brushstrokes,
but
depict
graceful
fish,
birds
and
grasses
that
seem
to
move
on
the
page.
This
portable
kit
contains
all
the
materials
you'll
need
to
get
started,
and
the
enclosed
book
will
...

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CHRONICLE BOOKS Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist
Cay
Lang's
Taking
the
Leap
has
helped
thousands
of
artists
jumpstart
their
careers
and
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of
exhibiting
and
selling
their
work.
An
internationally
exhibited
photographer
and
teacher,
Lang
offers
the
wisdom
of
experience,
combined
with
enthusiasm
and
gentle
humor,
to
guide
artists
through
the
ins
and
...

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CREATEX Waterbased Monotype Techniques with Createx
Thirty-six page illustrated booklet which explains the many uses of the Createx Monotype Colors. Chapters include proper materials, techniques, troubleshooting, much more. Written by Julia and Gail Ayres.

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DK An Introduction to Art Techniques
A
comprehensive
guide
for
the
enthusiastic
beginner
and
the
experienced
artist
alike,
this
book
embraces
seven
basic
elements
of
art
technique
in
one
comprehensive
volume.
The
subjects
included
are
drawing,
perspective,
watercolor,
pastels,
oil
painting,
acrylics,
and
mixed
media.
Easy-to-follow
projects--from
drawing
natural
forms
to
creating
a
photo
collage--teach
...

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DK The Art of Calligraphy
A
practical
guide
to
the
skills
and
techniques.
Whether
you
want
to
personalize
stationery
or
enhance
other
special
gifts
and
objects,
The
Art
of
Calligraphy
helps
you
choose
equipment,
from
brushes,
pens,
pencils,
papers,
to
inks,
and
then
shows
exactly
how
to
produce
every
letter
of
the
alphabet
in
...

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DK You Can Draw Marvel Characters
From
bodies
in
action
to
computer-aided
coloring,
this
step-by-step
guide
teaches
budding
artists
everything
they
need
to
know
to
draw
characters
from
the
amazing
universe
of
Marvel
Comics.
- Includes
tracing
overlays
and
stencils.
- Features
tips
by
expert
Marvel
artists.
- Three
Master
Class
sections
showcase
favorite
Marvel
characters
as
they
evolve
from
concept
...

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DOVER A Guide to Pictorial Perspective
Meeting
the
challenge
of
realistic
drawing
involves
the
application
of
science
to
an
individual
design
sense.
Here
is
a
clear,
jargon-free
primer
on
recreating
objects
from
nature
by
using
perspective
techniques.
Author
Benjamin
R.
Green's
straightforward
approach
teaches
artists
and
students
at
all
levels
how
to
visually
rationalize
the
...

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DOVER Chinese Brush Painting: A Complete Course in Traditional and Modern Techniques
Comprehensive
"how-to"
manual
takes
all
levels
of
students
through
the
creative
process,
providing
detailed
instructions
for
painting
such
simple
subjects
as
bamboo
and
plum
blossoms
as
well
as
more
ambitious
motifs:
birds,
fish,
and
landscapes.
Numerous
illustrations
and
paintings
complement
the
text,
with
some
sections
describing
how
to
adapt
...

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DOVER Drawing the Female Form
An
excellent
reference
from
one
of
the
foremost
figure-drawing
teachers,
this
classic
manual
provides
painters,
illustrators,
and
sculptors
with
invaluable
instructions
on
rendering
the
intricacies
of
the
female
figure.
Bridgman's
32
black-and-white
photographs
and
37
progressive
drawings
offer
students
and
other
beginning
artists
a
suitable
alternative
to
the
use
...

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DOVER Freehand Perspective and Sketching
The
essential
guide
to
rendering
perspective,
this
classic
manual
uses
a
series
of
illustrated
exercises
and
explanations
to
help
artists
and
students
master
one
of
art's
greatest
challenges.
Generations
of
art
students
and
amateurs
have
found
it
an
indispensable
resource
of
time-honored
principles
and
methods.
More
than
260
figures
offer
...

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DOVER How To Draw
This
book
makes
it
a
snap
to
learn
the
basics
of
sketching
familiar
objects
and
animals.
Simply
by
combining
circles,
ovals,
rectangles,
crescents,
and
other
simple
shapes,
you'll
learn
not
only
how
to
master
the
fundamentals
of
shape
development,
but
how
to
produce
remarkable
likenesses
of
such
common
objects
...

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DOVER How To Draw Birds
This
easy-to-follow
guide
makes
it
a
snap
for
youngsters
(and
would-be
artists
of
all
ages)
to
create
recognizable
likenesses
of
a
flock
of
feathered
friends.
Clear,
step-by-step
diagrams
incorporating
circles,
ovals,
and
other
simple
shapes,
show
how
to
produce
accurate
images
of
30
different
birds.
Beginners
will
learn
how
...

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DOVER How To Draw Cats
With
the
help
of
this
easy-to-follow
guide,
young
feline
fanciers
will
find
it's
a
snap
to
create
portraits
of
their
furry
friends.
Simple
step-by-step
diagrams,
incorporating
a
variety
of
circular,
oval
and
other
shapes,
guide
young
artists
along
the
way,
demonstrating
how
to
produce
likenesses
of
30
different
subjects.
...

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DOVER How To Draw Dogs
This
book
is
a
delightful,
fun-filled
way
for
artists
of
all
ages
to
learn
how
to
draw
30
favorite
breeds
of
dog
from
all
the
major
families:
sporting,
terriers,
hounds,
nonsporting,
herding,
working
dogs,
and
toys.
Step-by-step
instructions
show
would-be
artists
how
to
use
simples
shapes
to
create
accurate,
...

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DOVER How to Draw Faces
This
easy-to-follow
guide,
with
its
step-by-step
diagrams,
makes
it
a
snap
to
learn
the
basics
of
sketching
the
human
face.
By
combining
circles,
ovals,
squiggly
lines
and
other
shapes,
would-be
cartoonists
can
create
realistic
portraits
of
young
girls
modeling
a
variety
of
hairstyles;
boys
in
baseball
hats,
curly-headed
babies,
...

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DOVER How To Draw Flowers
This
easy-to-follow
book
shows
youngsters--and
other
would-be
artists--how
to
use
simple
shapes
to
draw
realistic
likenesses
of
nature's
loveliest
blossoms.
Simple
step-by-step
diagrams
make
it
easy
to
draw
30
flowers,
including
the
sunflower,
daisy,
bluebell,
Easter
lily,
rose,
tulip,
carnation,
iris,
and
others.
Once
the
flowers
are
completed,
students
...

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DOVER How to Draw Funny Faces
Even
beginning
artists
will
find
it
a
snap
to
create
humorous
portraits
with
the
help
of
this
easy-to-follow
guide.
Basic,
step-by-step
diagrams
show
how
to
draw
little
girls
with
unusual
ponytails,
a
bearded
leprechaun,
a
balding
man,
a
lady
with
a
funny
hat,
and
other
funny
faces
just
by
...

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DOVER How To Draw Insects
This
easy-to-follow
guide
makes
it
simple
for
youngsters--and
aspiring
artists
of
all
ages--to
create
recognizable
likenesses
of
30
different
insects.
By
following
clear,
step-by-step
illustrations,
nature
artists
will
learn
how
to
use
circles,
ovals,
and
other
shapes
to
draw
simple,
lifelike
portraits
of
a
grasshopper,
monarch
butterfly,
tarantula,
caterpillar,
...

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DOVER How to Draw People
Simple,
step-by-step
diagrams
in
this
"how
to"
book
make
it
easy
for
youngsters--and
would-be
artists
of
all
ages--to
draw
people
of
all
shapes
and
sizes,
engaged
in
a
variety
of
activities.
Simply
by
joining
circles,
ovals,
rectangles,
cylinders,
and
other
shapes,
beginning
artists
will
be
able
to
create
amazing
...

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DOVER How to Draw Pets
Easy-to-follow
directions
make
it
a
snap
to
draw
portraits
of
favorite
animals.
Step-by-step
diagrams
show
how
to
join
circles,
ovals,
and
other
shapes
to
create
likenesses
of
30
adorable
creatures
–
from
a
mouse,
parakeet,
and
potbelly
pig
to
tropical
fish,
a
hermit
crab,
and
a
sugar
glider
(similar
...

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DOVER How to Draw Storybook Characters
Easy-to-follow
directions
show
how
to
combine
circles,
ovals,
squares,
and
other
shapes
to
create
such
fairy
tale
favorites
as
Cinderella,
Peter
Pan,
Alice
in
Wonderland,
Dorothy
and
the
Wizard
of
Oz,
Pinocchio,
the
Little
Mermaid,
and
23
other
familiar
figures.
Book
specifications:
paperback,
30
pgs.,
11
in.
x
8
1/4
...

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DOVER How To Draw Wild Animals
It's
easy
to
draw
charming
renditions
of
30
favorite
wild
animals
with
this
delightful
guide.
Would-be
artists
of
all
ages
will
find
it
a
snap
to
follow
simple,
step-by-step
instructions
that
show
you
how
to
use
basic
shapes
to
draw
a
gorilla,
koala,
penguin,
mustang,
buffalo,
alligator,
cobra,
ostrich,
...

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DOVER How to Draw Wizards, Dragons and Other Magical Creatures
How-to
book
shows
youngsters
and
beginning
artists
of
all
ages
a
simple
way
to
draw
portraits
of
30
amazing
inhabitants
from
a
magical
world.
Step-by-step
illustrations
incorporating
circles,
ovals,
squares,
rectangles,
and
other
basic
shapes
show
how
to
depict
graceful
mermaids,
appealing
dragons,
gentle
giants,
and
other
fanciful
creatures.
...

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DOVER Human Anatomy for Art Students
The
most
concise,
accessible
guide
to
depicting
the
human
body,
this
volume
features
illustrations
and
cross-sections
that
help
students
achieve
the
most
precise
visual
re-creation
of
human
form
and
motion.
Subjects
include
the
skeleton,
the
coverings
and
regions
of
the
body,
the
upper
and
lower
extremities,
movements
of
the
...

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DOVER Kaleidoscope Designs and How To Create Them
Kaleidoscope
designs
are
thrilling
in
their
profusion
of
color
and
repeating
patterns,
but
they
look
so
complex
that
creating
one
would
seem
to
be
virtually
impossible.
Illustrators
Norma
and
Leslie
Finkel
have
discovered
a
simple
way
to
create
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DOVER Marine Painter's Guide
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DOVER The Art of Painting and Drawing Animals
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DOVER Theory and Practice of Perspective
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DOVER Victorian Fret-Work and Wood Carving
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ENVIRONMENTAL TECH EasyCast Resin Jewelry Booklet
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F & W Manga Fantasy Madness
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FIREFLY BOOKS Advanced Origami
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FIREFLY BOOKS Minigami: Mini Origami Projects for Cards, Gifts and Decorations
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GOOD YEAR BOOKS Classroom Cartooning for the Artistically Challenged
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GRAFIX Using Liquid Frisket
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HARPERCOLLINS Anime Art: Easel Does It
With
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HARPERCOLLINS How to Paint Like the Impressionists
Impressionism
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HARPERCOLLINS Manga Art: Easel Does It
Manga
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in
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HARPERCOLLINS The Monster Book of Manga: Draw Like the Experts
From
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HEINEMANN LIBRARY How Artists Use Book Series
The
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IMPACT Discover Manga Drawing
Discover
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IMPACT Fantastic Realms: Draw Fantasy Characters, Creatures, and Settings
Within
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INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS How to Talk to Children About Art
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JACQUARD How To Paint With Jacquard
A project-by-project exploration of the creative opportunities of three quality artist paints: Dye-Na-Flow, Textile Traditionals, and Lumiere. This book contains over 20 painting projects with each project being a source of ideas and inspiration. Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 36 pages.

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JOHN BLAKE PUBLISHING The Lost Art: The Magic New Way to Paint and Draw
This
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KP BOOKS Bead & Wire Art Jewelry
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LARK Chain Mail Jewelry
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LARK Contemporary Bead & Wire Jewelry
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LARK Crafting Personal Shrines
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LARK Fabulous Woven Jewelry
Mary
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LARK Flameworking: Creating Glass Beads, Sculptures & Functional Objects
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LARK New Directions in Altered Books
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LARK Photoshop Cosmetic Surgery
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LARK Photoshop Elements: Drop Dead Fantasy Techniques
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LARK Simple Screenprinting: Basic Techniques & Creative Projects
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LARK The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering
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LARK The Art & Craft of Making Jewelry
The
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LARK Wheel-Thrown Pottery
In
Wheel-Thrown
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Bill
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LICKLE PUBLISHING Come Look with Me: American Indian Art
Come
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American
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magnificent
works
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More
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LICKLE PUBLISHING Come Look with Me: Animals in Art
Few
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Come
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Animals
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...

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LICKLE PUBLISHING Come Look with Me: Art in Early America
Come
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Art
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LICKLE PUBLISHING Come Look with Me: Discovering African American Art for Children
Come
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Me:
Discovering
African
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introduces
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The
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representation
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African
Americans
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to
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...

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LICKLE PUBLISHING Come Look With Me: Discovering Women Artists for Children
Come
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Me:
Discovering
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LICKLE PUBLISHING Come Look with Me: Enjoying Art with Children
Come
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Me:
Enjoying
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More
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adults
a
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work
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art,
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eye.
Well
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and
...

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LICKLE PUBLISHING Come Look With Me: Exploring Landscape with Children
In
Come
Look
with
Me:
Exploring
Landscape
Art
with
Children
art
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Gladys
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introduces
boys
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girls
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12
magnificent
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Through
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the
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This
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LICKLE PUBLISHING Come Look with Me: The Artist at Work
Come
Look
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Me:
The
Artist
at
Work,
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More
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it
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children
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Well
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...

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LICKLE PUBLISHING Come With Me: Exploring Modern Art
Come
Look
With
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Exploring
Modern
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children
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More
importantly,
it
offers
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children
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adults
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encountering
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of
art,
one
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much
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the
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Well
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LOGAN Basic Mat Cutting Book
64 pages of instruction, written by Vivian C. Kistler, CPF. Includes text and pictures for mat cutting on various Logan equipment. Useful tool for mat cutters at all levels. Paperback. LOGAN

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MCGRAW-HILL Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice -- with CD-ROM
The
original
text
that
set
the
standard
for
introduction
to
art
courses
across
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country,
Art
Fundamentals
has
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generations
of
students
through
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art
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the
rich
and
varied
history
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The
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related
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materials
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NEW HOLLAND PUBLISHERS How to Paint from Photographs
Master
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techniques
of
painting
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photographs
when
painting
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How
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Paint
From
Photographs:
- Considers
the
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and
subjects
that
make
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photograph
suitable
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and
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and
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- Looks
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mood,
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...

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NORTH LIGHT A Painter's Guide to Design and Composition
Design
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26
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and
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Daniel
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Albert
Handell,
Jan
Kunz,
James
Toogood,
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22
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...

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NORTH LIGHT Books Unbound: 20 Innovative Bookmaking Projects
Book
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Michael
Jacobs
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20
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modular
books,
wired
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books
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book
construction
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-
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-
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NORTH LIGHT Collage Unleashed
Explore
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NORTH LIGHT Color Harmony in Your Paintings
Mastering
color
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Margaret
Kessler
cuts
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You
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...

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NORTH LIGHT Dramatic Light: Paint Eye-Catching Art in Watercolor and Oil
Dramatic
Light
features
21
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NORTH LIGHT Drawing Realistic Pets From Photographs
This
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More
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NORTH LIGHT Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing
Now
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Lee
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This
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You
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NORTH LIGHT Painting with Brenda Harris, Volume 3: Lovely Landscapes
Let
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Brenda
Harris
show
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You’ll
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Brenda
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...

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NORTH LIGHT The Art of Perspective
This
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By
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Metzger
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NORTH LIGHT The Drawing Bible
The
Drawing
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Nelson
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- Crucial
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...

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NORTH LIGHT The New Creative Artist: A Guide to Developing Your Creative Spirit
This
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The
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- A
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...

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NORTH LIGHT The Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts
The
Art
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Japanese
art
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Tokyo
designer
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Ono
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easy-to-understand
projects.
Projects
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NORTH LIGHT The Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs
Creating
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great-looking
painting
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A
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You
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...

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NORTH LIGHT The Watercolor Bible
The
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it’s
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...

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NORTH LIGHT Visual Chronicles
Visual
Chronicles
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It's
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It's
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flow
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...

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PUTNAM Drawing People
The user-friendly drawing guide for all would-be artists who need only a nudge and a friendly guidance to get their creative juices flowing. Completely illustrated, with step-by-step instructions designed specifically for the beginner. Paperback book measures 9.92 in. x 7.51 in., 96 pages. ISBN 039951385X. Perigee.

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PUTNAM Drawing the Head & Figure
A
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It
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step-by-step
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figure
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in
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way
as
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student
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and
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Paperback
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8.14
in.
x
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PUTNAM How to Draw Animals
Simple, clear instructions for drawing animals with more than a thousand step-by-step illustrations. Basic fundamentals for the beginner, new principles and techniques for the professional. A detailed guide for everyone who enjoys- or wants to enjoy- drawing. Paperback book measures 8.11 in. x 10.74 in., 128 pages. ISBN 0399508023. Perigee.

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READER'S DIGEST How to Write Your Life Story
Is your story worth telling? Of course! Now you can stop contemplating, stop procrastinating, and start writing. This book covers all the elements, steps, and possibilities of memoir writing, with ongoing encouragement, examples, and exercises.
Author: Karen Ulrich
Format: hardback, 192 pgs., 8 in. x 9 1/2 in.
Publisher: Reader’s Digest, 2006

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READER'S DIGEST The Complete Drawing Set
With
two
pull-out
instruction
books
and
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Explore
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and
create
your
own
works
of
art.
With
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ROCKPORT Building Design Portfolios
Presenting
one’s
portfolio
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Therefore,
crafting
a
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Because
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portfolio
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break
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it
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armed
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ROCKPORT Essential Fashion Illustration
This
book’s
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the
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world
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illustration.
The
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ranges
from
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human
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to
stylize
and
synthesize
it.
This
section
provides
a
large
amount
of
figures
in
different
poses,
as
well
as
hands
...

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RUNNING PRESS The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques
Calligraphy
is
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This
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SCHIFFER PUBLISHING Blue Ribbon Pattern Series
The
purpose
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1:
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Decorative
Decoy
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revised
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feather
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William
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SHAMBHALA The Soul's Palette
Making
art,
according
to
Cathy
Malchiodi,
may
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...

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SIMON & SCHUSTER The Complete Printmaker
The
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up-to-date
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the
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600
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covers
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Written
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and
teachers
John
Ross,
Clare
Romano,
and
Tim
Ross,
this
...

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SOUTHWATER Painting with Oils, Acrylics, & Gouache
This
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on
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and
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The
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SPEEDBALL Book GILDED STYLE a Guide to the Art of Metal Leafing
An authentic Metal Leafing step-by step guidebook. This book contains all the tips and tricks that have been passed down throughout the history of metal leafing.

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SPEEDBALL Lettering Books
Elementary alphabet book covers the basic alphabet, drafting alphabet and manuscripts. 24 pages. Speedball Textbook 22nd Edition is a best-selling, practical 96 page manual covering all lettering and poster styles. Excellent instruction and reference book.

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SPEEDBALL Lincoln Calligraphy Workbook
Mr. Lincoln is one of America's foremost calligraphers and his lessons are easy to follow.

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SPEEDBALL Screen Printing Contemporary Methods and Materials Book
Easy to follow, comprehensive treatment of technological and product innovations for screen printing techniques.

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SPEEDBALL Screen Printing Instructions Booklet
These instructions have been prepared in simple language. If followed, they will produce satisfying results. The Speedball systems allow total flexibility to follow four main steps:
- Paper Stencil Method
- Screen Filler Method
- Drawing Fluid-Screen Filler Method
- Photographic Emulsion Method
14 pages.

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STACKPOLE BOOKS Basic Candle Making
Step-by-step
color
photographs
and
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Precise
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Gleaned
...

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STACKPOLE BOOKS Basic Jewelry Making
This
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Simple
...

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STACKPOLE BOOKS Basic Stained Glass Making
This
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projects
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presented
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Expert
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soldering,
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...

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STACKPOLE BOOKS Woodcarving Step by Step with Rick Bütz: Woodland Warblers
Master
woodcarver
Rick
Bütz
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woodland
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a
blackburnian
warbler,
a
magnolia
warbler,
and
a
parula
warbler.
Selecting
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roughing
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and
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finishing,
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mounting
the
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project
are
explained
with
step-by-step
photographs
and
easy-to-follow
...

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STERLING Art School: A Complete Painter's Course
It's
like
going
to
art
school...but
in
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home!
With
more
than
400
information-packed
pages
of
basic
techniques
for
watercolors,
oils,
and
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plus
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projects
and
over
1000
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pictures,
this
colorful,
oversized
painter's
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you
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Overcome
...

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STERLING Artful Ways with Polymer Clay
In
Artful
Ways
with
Polymer
Clay,
Dotty
McMillan
offers
techniques,
tips,
and
magnificent
projects
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All
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and
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baking,
mixing
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and
mastering
fundamental
principles
of
design.
See
how
to
...

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STERLING Beautiful Button Jewelry
Use
beautiful
buttons
with
charm
and
history
to
make
exceptional
jewelry.
Susan
Davis
and
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team
of
designers
show
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showcasing
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From
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Abalone
Button
and
Stick
Pearl
Bracelet
to
a
China
and
Stencil
Button
Link
Necklace,
...

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STERLING Drawing in Perspective
Artists
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enter
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full-color
guide
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perspective.
Drawing
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Perspective
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that
the
great
painters
have
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time,
weather,
and
mood
to
their
work.
With
interesting
visual
examples
illuminating
the
text
every
step
...

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STERLING Handmade Paper Collage
You've
been
making
collages
since
you
were
a
kid.
It’s
much
more
fun
as
an
adult
to
create
illusions
and
moods—still
using
the
collage
basics
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STERLING How to Draw Portraits
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STERLING Making Wood Trucks & Construction Vehicles
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STERLING Origami for the First Time
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STERLING Picture Framing Made Easy
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STERLING Simple Stroke Calligraphy
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STERLING Successful Sketching
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STERLING The Boy Mechanic: 200 Classic Things to Build
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STERLING The Leatherworking Handbook
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STERLING The New Jewelry: Contemporary Materials & Techniques
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STERLING Warm Glass: A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Techniques
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STERLING Wood Magazine: Arts and Crafts Furniture
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THE COLOR WHEEL COMPANY Artist's Color Wheel Mixing Guide -- CD ROM
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THUNDER BAY PRESS Manga Drawing Kit
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WALTER FOSTER Artists' Library How To Series
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WALTER FOSTER Color Mixing Recipes for Oil and Acrylic
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WALTER FOSTER How To Series: Oil
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WALTER FOSTER How To Series: Pastel Portraits
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WALTER FOSTER Project Books for Beginners
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WATSON-GUPTILL Absolute Beginner's Origami
By
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WATSON-GUPTILL Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques
Until
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WATSON-GUPTILL Chinese Landscapes Made Easy
Master
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WATSON-GUPTILL Classic Still Life Painting
Classic
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WATSON-GUPTILL Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil
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WATSON-GUPTILL Drawing For The Absolute And Utter Beginner
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WATSON-GUPTILL How to Draw What You See
When
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How
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WATSON-GUPTILL Painting Better Landscapes
This
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WATSON-GUPTILL Printmaking for Beginners
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WATSON-GUPTILL The Art of Polymer Clay
When
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WATSON-GUPTILL The Art of Resin Jewelry
When
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In
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WATSON-GUPTILL The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted
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WATSON-GUPTILL The Sumi-E Book
Learn
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10
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WORKMAN PUBLISHING The Joy of Origami
The
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WRITER'S DIGEST Helen Van Wyk's Color Recipes
Delicious
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YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS Interaction of Color
Josef
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Interaction
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