Books

Crochet Iconic Women by Carla Mitrani is a humbling and creative instructional book that contains 15 amigurumi patterns modeled after women who changed the world. These women include Malala Yousafzai, Amelia Earhart, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and so many others whose vast contributions are globally rec...

Practical tips for adapting patterns to your needs Craft Books, Fundamentals Paperback, 184 pages Written by Kate Atherley If you find yourself skipping certain patterns because your yarn or measurements don't match up, Math for Knitters will give you the confidence to make smar...

Learn how to create unique beaded jewelry with Bead Jewelry 101 . This guide includes 30 step-by-step projects to help beginners master fundamental methods for stringing and wirework. Start with the basics, including essential tools, materials, and basic construction techniques. Then, disco...

Instructional guide on crocheting Crocheting and knitting Paperback, 160 pages Written by Anna Levzina Discover over 100 tips and trick on crocheting with Crochet Secrets from The Knotty Boss . Written by Anna Levzina, also known as @theknottyboss on social media, this helpful gu...

Want to reproduce images from virtually any source and apply them to a myriad of surfaces? Playing with Image Transfers teaches you how, and also offers project plans for items such as gift boxes, albums, sketchbook covers, and more. This book covers four image transfer methods —&nb...

The story of a modern artist who rose to fame at an early age Coffee Table Books, Modern Art Hardcover, 272 pages Get an inside look at the creativity of child artist Andres Valencia Go inside the mind and studio of a young, self-taught artist who became famous for his striking, C...

Birthday-specific colors paired with insightful personality profiles Reference Books, Astrology Paperback, 432 pages Includes removable swatches for on-the-go color matching Approach color from a new perspective with Colorstrology by author and astrologer Michele Bernhardt. Draw...

Showcases butterflies, beetles, bees, and more in stunning detail Features work from leading contemporary illustrators Hardcover 288 pages A mesmerizing tribute to the beauty and diversity of insects, Insectile Inspiration brings together the work of talented artists and illustr...

Explore a diverse array of adventurous mixed media art techniques with 101 More Mixed Media Techniques. The book covers a wide variety of versatile techniques, from printmaking and wabi-sabi painting to paper collage and resists. Each technique is presented with simple, easy-to-follo...

Instructional guide on portrait drawing techniques Drawing and illustration Paperback, 200 pages Written by Braden Messer Drawing the Portrait by Braden Messer is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on mastering classic drawing techniques to create detailed portraits. This guide...

Cute and cuddly, fuzzy and finned - animals come in all shapes and sizes. The Big Book of Drawing Animals will teach you how to draw everything from dogs and cats to horses, lions, and hammerhead sharks. Easy to follow, this book is great for beginners or anyone who likes to draw for fun....

Helpful guide to creating floral art Art education 416 pages Curated by The American Society of Botanical Artists Get into the nitty gritty of botanical arts with Botanical Art Techniques . This comprehensive guide covers every bit of information you need to on major techniques i...

In Anatomy for Artists Joint Forms and Muscular Functions , artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a mechanical view of the human body. Similar to paleontologists, we can deduce the body’s muscular functions by studying the shapes of the bones. Starting with the joints, which are reduced to ...

Learn to draw the muscular shapes and proportions of bodybuilders, athletes, and superheroes with Anatomy for Artists Muscled Bodies . Artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a simplified and practical vision of the muscular functions of the human body to help you in your drawing studies, enc...

Ideal for beginning artists who would like to experiment with different media, The Art of Drawing & Painting Portraits teaches you how to create beautiful and realistic portraits in pencil, pastel, watercolor, oil, and acrylic. Loaded with step-by-step instructions for an array of projects, ...