Discover new levels of enquiry, curiosity, discovery and creativity whilst learning and practising new artistic skills Master a range of techniques for handling pencil, ink and watercolour, and learn how to choose the right sketchbook for the job Learn how to set up plant specimens for drawing both in the studio and the field Study step-by-step guides to create sketchbook pages which serve both art and science Enjoy fun, loose pen work and apprec…

This book is not only aimed at the beginner, but also at more experienced printers who would like to brush up on their technique or bring themselves up to date. It covers a wealth of different screenprinting methods, from simple ones that can be achieved on a table top at home with minimum equipment, to those that require a professional studio or workshop set-up. It also discusses using paper stencils and filler stencils; monoprinting through the…

This practical book explains how to create and print your own lithographs. With clear step-by-step sequences, it explains the full process that depends fundamentally on water not mixing with grease. It includes new methods and ideas in an up-to-date practical guide that covers everything from studio set-up through to mixing inks for edition printing, and then explains alternative techniques such as Lo-shu washes, negative drawing, transfers and M…

Step by step guides to screenprinting, block printing and eco printing. Design advice for creating shapes, repeat patterns and colour choices. Instruction on obtaining the best colours from plants and turning them into printing pastes. Fabulous work and tips from leading designers and makers. Author: Nicola Cliffe 112 pp., 6.75x9.5 paperback ISBN: 9780719843242

This book explains the basics of modern calligraphy, breaking down each stroke and letterform with helpful tips and useful guide sheets. But it does much more than this by showing you how to design and use color to make you words come alive on paper. Author: Milly Withers 128pp., 8.5x8.5 paperbook

This practical guide explains the full processof making a linocut, from sketch to finished print. It shows how to design with native plants or garden favorites, whether small or large scale wallpaper. Author: Laura Sowerby 112pp., 6.75x9.5 paperback ISBN: 9780719844065

This gorgeous book explains the absorbing and rewarding art of papercutting. Packed with ideas and enthusiasm, it takes you through the whole process from first picking up a scalpel to displaying your work of art. Kyleigh generously shares her skills and her amazing designs to present a book that inspires as well instructs. Guides to Materials, Techniques, Display, Templates and step by step guides. Author: Kyleigh Orlebar 128pp., 6.75x9.5 paper…

Shows easy methods of sticking gold leaf to paper using modern, readily-available gilding sizes. Explains how to make and use traditional manuscript gesso and shell gold. Covers the use of sgraffito and tooling to mark your gold leaf, adding texture or removing gold to reveal a design. Uses other metal leaf (other than gold) and explains how to prevent tarnishing. Features examples of writing with and on gold. Author: Toni Watts 176pp., 8.5x10.2…