Loaded with hundreds of tips and examples, this sourcebook contains sample sketches of a hundred different animal species--including mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles and fish. In addition to notes, sidebars and anatomical diagrams, there are step-by-step drawing exercises, watercolor painting tutorials and an artist's gallery containing the author's own artworks that will surprise and inspire you to further develop your own drawing skills.

"Clear and easy to understand, award-winning watercolor artist and author Shuang Li presents everything you need to know about painting watercolor outdoors. As a highly experienced plein air artist and watercolor instructor, Shuang guides beginning and intermediate watercolor artists through the entire watercolor plein air painting process, from selecting equipment and tools to conquering outdoor challenges and finishing a plein air watercolor. Going...

"Combining radiant bird-themed compositions with approachable step-by-step tutorials, Madhu S, founder of the beloved art brand Femvisionary, takes you through an array of stunning species. From tropical and garden birds all the way to aquatic and mountain birds, each distinct animal brings its own exciting, accessible challenge for artists"--

"This comprehensive guide to floor loom weaving begins with the basic but then goes so much farther, explaining the different types of weaves and how to read and weave from charts, and exploring a variety of weaves in depth. The author covers each topic in detail, with illustrations and photos and charts to guide you. The Art of Weaving is extensive in its scope, and a reference book for all skill levels"--

"With its stunning array of full-color images, The Printmaking Bible is the ultimate guide to the ins and outs of every variety of printmaking practiced today, from intaglio to monotype. In addition to in-depth step-by-step instructions, this book includes artist profiles that pull back the curtain on how professionals in the field create their work. You'll also find historical information on printmaking techniques, troubleshooting tips, and an extensive...

"This book introduces young readers to math concepts around tracking animals"--

"Looking to learn the art of origami? Think mini! Fold a pretty, bitty butterfly. Create a super-small box to hold tiny trinkets. Then display your mini masterpieces for everyone to see. Easy instructions and step-by-step photos will help you become a miniature master. Tiny origami is tons of fun!"--

¡Lleva tus habilidades de bordado a otro nivel con más de 150 tipos de puntadas! Esta guía visual es un recurso básico con cientos de puntos de bordado explicados paso a paso, imprescindible tanto para principiantes que quieran aprender a bordar, como para expertos que deseen ampliar sus conocimientos. ¡Encuentra las puntadas que más te inspiren para tu próximo proyecto o adapta uno de tus diseños con útiles consejos!

"A back-to-basics cocktail book -- and affable tribute to the pleasures of the cocktail -- is organized around five best-known, beloved, classic families of cocktails, providing a simple ratio for each from which myriad variations can be built"--

Layering, translucent effects and using odorless solvents to achieve rich, luminous color and eye-popping ultra-realistic effects, Nickelsen's innovations will delight readers, and detailed step-by-step demonstrations bring her striking results within reach of every artist.