Learn the basics of watercolor in a fun, accessible way with step-by-step tutorials and an included watercolor pad with drawings you can paint over.

Watercolor This Book: Learn to Watercolor features 20 gorgeous paintings paired with step-by-step instructions for replicating them at home. Paint directly on the watercolor pad with supplied outlines to create beautiful artwork of your own--no sketching required! The beginner-friendly projects teach you all the painting skills you need as you create frame-worthy art. From social media star Lacey Walker (@rebelunicorncrafts) comes this delightful, relaxing painting experience.

In Watercolor This Book: Learn to Watercolor, find:

• Tutorials detailing each step so that you can paint the projects in the book
• Subjects to suit all tastes, from backyard birds to a whimsical whale, mountains to the moon
• Complete tools and materials section so you can ensure you have everything to paint the projects
• Outlines that can be painted over within the watercolor pad; there's no need to sketch or trace
• Watercolor painting techniques, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, blooms, and more
• Video tutorials linked via QR codes included within the book

Whether you are new to watercolor or not, the Watercolor This Book series provides a fun watercolor painting experience with no sketching required. With information on all the basic skills you need to start watercoloring, step-by-step tutorials, and an included watercolor pad with templates, you have everything you need to create frame-worthy art!

Also in the series: Watercolor This Book: Beautiful Butterflies and Flowers.

Perfect for beginners of all ages and bursting with humor, sweetness, and imagination, this book is sure to put a smile on your face! Get cozy, grab a pencil and your markers, and draw anything you can imagine in the most adorable art style.

With her large social media following on Instagram (@bobbiegoodsart) and TikTok (@bobbiegoods), Bobbie Goods shows off her simple techniques for drawing her super cute world. After selling thousands of coloring books since opening her online shop in 2021, Bobbie Goods now brings you an adorable how-to-draw book! You will learn how to:

• Draw delightful characters, such as puppies, bears, and bunnies!
• Place them into scenes like a cozy coffee shop, a busy baker's kitchen, or a summertime pool party, and then color them in!
• Draw adorable objects to place in the scenes, such as plants, furniture, food, fashionable accessories, and decorations.

Twin witches Dani and Dorian Wytte have missed the bus to magic school, so they find a mentor who can teach them everything they need to know--Master Pendragon. Amid a series of mishaps, the pair discover a plot that spells trouble for the King. In this fantastical world where witches and humans are avowed archenemies, will Dani and Dorian be able to learn magic and bring the kingdom together before someone gets hurt?

With nonstop fun and adventure, Hooky boasts the whimsical illustration style of artist and series creator, Míriam Bonastre Tur. Now, with Learn to Draw Hooky, you will learn magical skills while learning to draw Dani, Dorian, Nico, Monica, and other favorite characters from the popular series.

If you are an aspiring comic illustrator or fan of the series, Learn to Draw Hooky is the perfect drawing book for learning a variety of basic drawing techniques and discovering how to draw characters and scenes. In addition to professional tricks of the trade and easy-to-follow step-by-step lessons, Learn to Draw Hooky includes:

• Tutorials for drawing heads, faces, expressions, and bodies
• Techniques for capturing movement and action
• Instructions for rendering poses
• Professional art tips for drawing scenes from the series
• Tips for adding color to your artwork for a professional finish

Let your children discover the works of poet Emily Dickinson in Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson.

As the premier title in the Poetry for Kids series, Emily Dickinson introduces children to the works of poet Emily Dickinson. Poet, professor, and scholar Susan Snively has carefully chosen 35 poems of interest to children and their families. Each poem is beautifully illustrated by Christine Davenier and thoroughly explained by an expert.

The gentle introduction, which is divided into sections by season of the year, includes commentary, definitions of important words, and a foreword.

Not even the sky is the limit with this fun approach to learning the alphabet! This book from Walter Foster Jr. encourages young girls by presenting a colorful variety of choices for their future careers. Talented illustrator Jessie Ford artfully pairs the letters of the alphabet with vibrant, eye-catching illustrations that paint an inspiring picture for budding trailblazers everywhere. Representing all kinds of girls, ABC What Can She Be? depicts girls with different colors, sizes, shapes, and abilities in both traditional and nontraditional occupations.

ABC What Can She Be? explores 26 different career paths, including engineer, writer, neurosurgeon, software engineer, and pilot. Each page introduces a letter of the alphabet with bright artwork and highlights a career that is fun, challenging, and makes a big impact in its own way. These 26 careers are just some of the things she can be!

A boldly illustrated, fun family read, ABC What Can She Be? is a great way for parents to introduce their small children to the bright futures before them. Girls can dream big and do anything!

The ABC for Me series presents a world of possibilities from A to Z and everything in between! For all little kids with big dreams, the endearing illustrations and mindful concepts in this series pair each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams, inclusion, acceptance, healthy living, and other key concepts important to emotional well-being. Other books in this series include:

• ABC What Can He Be?
• ABC What Can I Be?
• ABC Let's Celebrate You & Me
• ABC Everyday Heroes Like Me

With How to Draw Horses & Ponies, young artists learn to bring these sweet and majestic animals to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different breeds.

Simple instructions make it fun and easy to draw lifelike horses and ponies. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Information about the breeds and fun facts provide inspiration and additional learning opportunities.

The breeds include:

• Hanoverian foal
• Pinto
• Welsh Mountain Pony
• Clydesdale
• Arabian
• American Saddlebred
• Thoroughbred
• Friesian
• Shetland Pony
• Andalusian
• And more!

Just start with a few ovals, circles, and triangles and follow the illustrated steps--you'll be creating you own amazing masterpieces in no time at all!

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Animal Friends, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

In this essential guide, accomplished artist Patti Mollica walks you through the most important aspects of color theory as they relate to oil and acrylic painting.

Regardless of your medium, a solid understanding of color and its applications is essential. Petite in size but packed with information, this fresh, contemporary take on the subject of color features step-by-step projects and practical tips and techniques to put color knowledge to effective use.

From pigment characteristics and color mixing to color psychology, you'll find all the insight you need to make dynamic, harmonious, and meaningful color choices in your own works of art.

You'll find within: discussions and illustrations of the complexities of color and how to use it as a tool for communication; tips for creating vibrant mixes, lively blacks, realistic greens, and flesh tones; and an inspiring collection of fresh and contemporary artwork.

• Begin with an overview of color in the history of art and the science behind color.
• Then learn color basics: the color wheel; hue, saturation, and value; color and value; color temperature; color relativity; and color schemes.
• Everything you need to know about pigments and paints is detailed next.
• With these essentials covered, move on to integrate color with your compositions and painting style as a means of expression.

Whether you're a beginner to soft crafts, looking to try a new craft, hoping to improve upon your existing macrame techniques, a DIYer, or just in search of a beautiful coffee table book, Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame offers the instruction and inspiration you need to succeed, as well as gorgeous eye candy!

Top Etsy seller Casey Alberti is the founder of Sweet Home Alberti, a small business selling macrame items and knotting lessons. In this complete guide to working with macrame, Alberti shares her techniques and showcases her fresh, vibrant macrame art.

Learn about:

• The supplies you'll need for macrame, including cord and rope
• How to make the most common knots, such as lark's head, square, and gathering
• Selecting a color palette
• Personalizing your macrame pieces
• And so much more

• Plant hangers
• Coasters
• Wall hangings
• A fruit basket
• A disco ball hanger
• Earrings
• And more

In addition to the projects and techniques, find helpful tips for forming an artist's community and starting your own business.

Use the online videos from the author, available on her social media, to boost your understanding.

Macrame is one of the trendiest crafts of the year, and macrame items make beautiful gifts, home decor, and more. Learn how to make your own artwork with Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame.

In Draw Like a Mangaka, the creative force behind the wildly popular Draw like a Sir YouTube channel, Marcel Kühn, compiles the secrets he has honed over a decade of manga drawing, demystifying manga illustration for artists of all skill levels. Learn about the essential tools and materials, foundational drawing techniques, and the secrets of crafting expressive faces, well-proportioned bodies, and intricate hairstyles.

With every page, Sir, the author's manga avatar, injects humor and warmth into the learning process, offering insightful tips and encouragement that resonate with both beginners and seasoned artists. Whether you're sketching with pencil and paper or exploring digital drawing platforms, the guide provides step-by-step instructions that cater to various preferences. The book's approachable and engaging narrative transforms these complex concepts into achievable milestones.

In this fun, easy-to-follow guide, you'll find:

• Guidance for both traditional and digital drawing, catering to your artistic preferences.
• In-depth tutorials on crafting captivating faces, features, and expressions that convey emotion and depth.
• Detailed insights into understanding bodies, proportions, and anatomy, enhancing the realism of your characters.
• Step-by-step instructions for rendering hair and clothing, adding texture and personality to your creations.
• Guidance on dynamic poses and perspective, infusing your manga illustrations with movement and energy.

Learn to draw people of all ages and ethnicities through easy-to-follow instruction and 20 step-by-step projects.

From social media star and professional artist @clsamet, Samet Türkan, Pencil Drawing Portraits includes drawing projects, helpful tips, instructions for adding light and shadow to create dimension, realistic artwork, and more. Gain confidence by drawing the subjects in the book, and then apply those skills to drawing even more portraits, whether you use reference photos or your loved ones as subjects. Geared toward beginners but valuable for artists of any skill level looking to improve their drawing skills, this essential guide breaks down drawing into a fun, approachable hobby.

Learn about:

• Drawing tools and materials
• Sketching
• Adding light and shadow
• Proportions in drawing
• Creating realistic facial expressions
• Drawing expressive eyes
• Creating hair, mouths, and noses
• And more!

Pencil-drawn illustrations demonstrate each step, and plenty of projects are included for a well-rounded and insightful look at drawing portraits. Get off to a great start drawing portraits in pencil with this beginner-friendly guide.

A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English)

Introduce your children to the beautiful words of classic American poet, Walt Whitman. Poetry for Kids: Walt Whitman makes the work engaging and easy to understand.

Walt Whitman is considered by many to be one of the most prolific poets in American history. What better time to introduce your children to the written word than now?

This collection of thirty-five of Walt's best works has been carefully curated for kids. Each piece of work is lovingly illustrated, and are both presented and explained by New York University professor Karen Karbenier, PhD, a primary authority Whitman's poetry.

Walt Whitman includes enlightening commentary for each poem, definitions of key words, and a foreword by the expert so that kids, or even parents new to poems, will understand.

Starting off with I Hear America Singing, the collection includes excerpts from Song of Myself, O Captain My Captain , poems from Leaves of Grass, and many more thought-provoking, descriptive, and kid-friendly selections.

The talented artist behind the popular Instagram and TikTok accounts @remingtonrobinsonart has gained a devoted following by showcasing his unique and portable painting setup. In Mini Plein Air Painting with Remington Robinson, he reveals his secrets and teaches you how to set up your own miniature plein air studio using mint tins. You'll be amazed at how easily you can carry your art supplies, including a small canvas, brushes, and a mini bottle of mineral spirits, all in your pocket or bag. Whether you're at home, on a plane, or exploring new destinations, you'll have everything you need to immerse yourself in the art of plein air painting.

Painting en plein air allows you to capture the true essence of a location, infusing your work with the unique atmosphere, light, and weather of each place. In this comprehensive book, Remington shares his expertise and passion for painting en plein air, allowing you to create beautiful artwork wherever you go. With step-by-step lessons, insightful tips, and practical techniques, you'll learn to harness the power of miniature art to capture the essence of your surroundings.

In Mini Plein Air Painting with Remington Robinson, learn how to:

• Set up your miniature workspace complete with mint-tin palette and easel
• Select captivating scenes
• Understand color and light
• Effectively translate your observations onto canvas

Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost is a collection specially curated for young readers which won't just be read, but consumed, experienced, and treasured for a lifetime.

Whether capturing a cold New England winter's evening, or the beauty of an old, abandoned house, four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost left an indelible mark on our consciousness. This stunning celebration of his best-loved work includes 35 poems specially chosen for children ages 8 to 14 by author and historian Jay Parini.

Illustrator Michael Paraskevas brings the poems to life with his pitch-perfect scenes, infused with majestic color and quiet simplicity. Poems include Mending Wall, Birches, The Road Not Taken, Fire and Ice, and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,

This collection is the perfect introduction for young readers. In addition to a carefully chosen line-up of poems, Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost also includes commentary and definitions of key words for each poem, and an introduction to Frost's life.

Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year, 2018!

Tap into the fun and creativity of machine-powered tufting with Rug Tufting with SIMJI. Join her millions of fans in this behind-the-scenes adventure, where SIMJI shares the how-to behind her trendy, machine-tufted masterpieces.

SIMJI's expertise takes center stage as she breaks down tufting how-tos. Learn the basics and level up with advanced techniques like carving and finishing with finesse. This guide is your VIP pass to a seriously satisfying tufting journey--crystal-clear instructions, insider hacks, and QR codes to exclusive videos.

The guide wraps up with 10 stylish and fun tufting projects for your home or to make as gifts that are perfect for all skill levels. Craft 5 projects step-by-step with SIMJI, then unleash your creativity with 5 more using her templates and suggested colorways. From playful rug coasters to Insta-worthy 3-D rugs, every project is a chance to find your unique tufting groove.

Inside this guide, you'll discover:

• The lowdown on tools and materials, plus a starter guide to using your tufting gun
• Must-know tips and techniques to keep you crafting with confidence
• A warm-up project to master the basics
• 5 step-by-step projects you'll craft alongside SIMJI, including mirror rugs and coaster rugs
• 5 project templates to take what you've learned further and develop your own style and colorways
• QR codes for exclusive videos of select techniques
• Ideas for packaging and gifting your tufted creations

Watercolor This Book: Beautiful Butterflies and Flowers features 20 gorgeous paintings paired with step-by-step instruction for replicating them at home. Paint directly on the watercolor pad with supplied outlines to create beautiful artwork of your own--no sketching required! The beginner-friendly projects teach you all the painting skills you need as you create frame-worthy art. From artist Chithra Shaan (@littleheartcreates) comes this fun, relaxing painting experience.

In Watercolor This Book: Beautiful Butterflies and Flowers, find:

• Tutorials detailing each step so that you can paint the projects in the book
• Outlines that can be painted over within the watercolor pad; there's no need to sketch or trace
• Watercolor painting techniques, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, blooms, and more
• Video tutorials linked via QR codes included within the book
• Fantastical butterflies that shimmer and shine with metallic watercolors
• Favorite flowers from dahlias to roses, daisies to sunflowers

Whether you are new to watercolor or not, the Watercolor This Book series provides a fun watercolor painting experience with no sketching required. With information on all the basic skills you need to start watercoloring, step-by-step tutorials, and an included watercolor pad with templates, you have everything you need to create frame-worthy art!

Also in the series: Watercolor This Book: Learn to Watercolor.

Learn the unique ink-on-water technique that allows you to make beautiful paintings with just sumi ink, a paintbrush, watercolor paper, and water. From plants and flowers to birds and beasts, you'll be successfully painting frame-worthy art in no time.

In 26 paintings, you'll explore the art of brushstrokes as you watch the ink gracefully dance across the water's surface. With every movement, intricate patterns emerge, each stroke capturing a moment of artistic expression. Inky Meditations encourages you to go beyond technique and delve into a state of mindfulness with grounding exercises and breathwork that allow you to focus on your surroundings, be in the moment, and reduce stress.

Witness the ink spread, blossom, and transform and embrace the notion that there's no right or wrong in this art; there's only the journey of playful practice and mindful exploration. The captivating forms that emerge are a testament to the beauty of embracing artistic intuition and going with the flow.

This technique is perfect for all levels, from beginner to advanced and requires no previous painting experience.

In this book you'll find:

• 26 step-by-step paintings, from leaves, flowers, and insects to birds, sea creatures, and more, including drawing templates.
• A grounding exercise and note on breathwork while painting to start each project.
• Detailed insights into brushstrokes, tips, and techniques, guiding you through the art of ink painting.
• QR codes to videos explaining the painting techniques and walking you through a number of paintings.
• Encouragement to embrace the practice of mindful intention and creative flow, creating organic and captivating compositions.
• Ideas for how to package and gift your finished paintings.

Essential color-mixing recipes for oil and acrylic painting in a convenient lay-flat format.

No more guessing at colors only to end up with a muddy mess and wasted paint! Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic takes the mystery and stress out of color mixing with just the right formula for more than 450 color combinations, along with instruction on a variety of painting techniques. Use the handy conversion chart for finding acrylic equivalents of oil paints and vice versa.

Designed for use in the studio, this durable book features:

• A lay-flat spiral binding
• Easily wipeable glossy cardstock pages
• A removable plastic color-mixing grid

Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations:

• Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want to paint--for example, Broccoli.
• Find the Color Recipe with the subject's recipe number (81) and a photo of the actual paint mixture.
• Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color.
• Mix the color.

It's that easy! This comprehensive reference also includes foundational instruction on color theory and mixing, covering:

• Color theory
• Color value mixing
• Graying color naturally
• Mixing flesh and portrait colors

Whether you are a beginning or experienced artist, Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic is an invaluable tool for your workspace.

Walter Foster's best-selling Color Mixing Recipes series also includes Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor, Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes, and Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits. These books contain hundreds of precise color mixing combinations for realistic results, as well as acetate grids for measuring paint units.

Everyone loves dinosaurs Now, young children with small fingers can easily place a T-rex on a mountaintop and a Brontosaurus in the ocean for hours of imagination

Our stickers are big, making sticker play fun for younger kids who haven't quite mastered their fine motor skills. These stickers, along with 22 pages of colorful landscapes, are sure to inspire hours of imaginative play and storytelling, all without any fuss or muss

There are no rules or set places for stickers to go, so your child's imagination has free reign These jumbo stickers are perfect for learning fine motor skills, and even the youngest children can have loads of fun.

The definitive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists.

No more guessing at colors only to end up with a muddy mess and wasted paint! 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor takes the mystery and stress out of color mixing with just the right formula for just about any color.

Designed for use in the studio, this durable book features:

• A lay-flat spiral binding
• Easily wipeable glossy cardstock pages
• Two removable plastic color-mixing grids--one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolor

Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations:

1. Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want to paint--for example, Broccoli.
2. Find the Color Recipe with the subject's recipe number (81) and a photo of the actual paint mixture.
3. Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color.
4. Mix the color.

It's that easy! This comprehensive reference also includes foundational instruction on color theory and mixing, covering:

• Color theory
• Color value mixing
• Graying color naturally
• Mixing flesh and portrait colors
• Rendering skies and clouds

Whether you are a beginning or experienced artist, 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is an essential tool for your workspace.

Walter Foster's best-selling Color Mixing Recipes series also includes Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits, Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes, and Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic. These books contain hundreds of precise color mixing combinations for realistic results, as well as acetate grids for measuring paint units.

In Drawing Digital, artist and teacher Lisa Bardot, the expert behind @Bardot Brush, introduces the art of digital drawing. Using your tablet and Procreate, or another favorite drawing app, you can leave behind your pencil and paper and make art anywhere and at any time.

Lisa gets you started with a range of easy-to-follow projects, including:

• A still life
• A snake plant
• Cacti in the desert
• Flowers
• A dog
• A school of fish
• Self-portraits
• Characters
• City scenes
• And more!

• Tips for finding creative inspiration
• Information on tools
• App basics
• How to draw and paint lines and shapes
• Instructions for layering, duplicating, exporting, and more
• A review that promises to help you draw anything

Kick start your creativity and learn to draw on your tablet with Drawing Digital!