Take the meditative calm of coloring a step further when you bring world-famous landmarks and cityscapes to light with intricate, one-of-a-kind designs created by the award-winning Lago Design studio in Seoul, South Korea.

Pottery has become increasingly popular, and beginners interested in taking up the hobby will find this all-inclusive guide to wheel-thrown pottery invaluable. Award-winning ceramist Stuart Carey outlines the steps and intricacies of the craft, from preparing your materials to firing your piece in a kiln. You’ll work through techniques designed to help you gain a familiarity with the different characteristics of the clay, create classic forms, …

When it comes to hand lettering, practice makes perfect! With 100 exercises divided into ten sections, this workbook offers a fun and friendly way to improve your lettering techniques every day. Each section focuses on building a particular skill or exploring a design application. Learn how to form letters, pair different lettering styles, and design motivational quotes. As you work on these beautiful full-color pages, featuring the striking artw…

To develop a successful jewelry line, even very creative designers must learn the fine point of running a business. Emilie Shapiro explores the many facets of creating a quality handmade collection, covering everything from where to sell your work to doing small-scale production to pricing and publicity. Author: Emilie Shapiro 192pp., 7x9 hardcover ISBN: 9781454709336

Lose yourself ina riot of beauty and mindful drawing. Millie Marotta's intricately designed tropical world beckons would-be artists to enter and make their mark. Add brilliant colors to exotic blooms or a parrot's feathers. Complete a rainforest scene, add fine lines to palm trees, or personalize the illustrations. It's a wonderful way to fire up your imagination and relieve stress. Author: Millie Marotta 96pp., 9.80x9.80 paperback ISBN: 9781454…

In his latest hand-lettering guide, designer and illustrator Jay Roeder has compiled a vibrant collection of alphabets that will have you racing for your pens, markers, and sketchbooks. He explains everything you need to know to create each set of letters, from the required pen strokes to fun embellishments. The alphabets are divided by typographical approach for easy navigation. Whether you're looking for an elegant script, a whimsical collectio…