Art Instruction

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CINNAMON BUN DREAMS: A COMFORT FOOD COLORING BOOK

Written by Squishable Com Inc
Classic comfort foods-grilled cheese, cinnamon buns, donuts, burgers, and pies-are as popular as ever. They tap into a nostalgia for simpler times, which is also one of the driving factors in the rise of adult coloring activities. Like those foods, coloring books are finding a stronghold in our daily lives.
January 3, 2017 | Paperback | Countryman Press | 112 Pages |
$14.95
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MINDFULNESS & THE ART OF DRAWING: A CREATIVE PATH TO AWARENESS

Written by Greenhalgh, Wendy Ann
Everyone can draw. And everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness & the Art of Drawing is an engaging and enlightening insight into why the everyday process of setting pencil to paper is a meditative act by its innate nature. An enjoyable and discursive text offers an absorbing read and is accompanied by exercises that offer the reader practical experience in drawing mindfully.
September 15, 2016 | Hardcover | Leaping Hare | 144 Pages |
$12.99
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CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY: 50 CHARACTERS TO INSPIRE PEACE AND CALM - INCLUDES BOOK & PRACTICE JOURNAL

Written by Wu, S M
For centuries, scholars have viewed Chinese calligraphy as a regimen, a practice of calming the mind and nurturing the heart. It is viewed not only as a way to release stress and build patience but also as a path to self-development. It takes time and care to slowly grind the solid inkstone into liquid ink. It encourages good hand-eye coordination to execute the brushstroke.
October 4, 2016 | Hardcover | Wellfleet Press | 144 Pages |
$20.00
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ART OF CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY: THE ESSENTIAL STROKE BY STROKE GUIDE TO MAKING OVER 300 BEAUTIFUL CHARACTERS

Written by Ho, Yat-Ming Cathy
Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy with this step-by-step guide to rendering more than 300 individual characters for use in arts, crafts and design projects. With characters as beautifully decorative as they are meaningful, this elegant script can be used to embellish just about anything and a single character can convey myriad thoughts and emotions.
February 15, 2016 | Hardcover | Chartwell Books | 256 Pages |
$14.99
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FLORA COLORING BOOK

Written by Trolle, Maria
Venture into Flora’s fairytale land as the seasons change. Illustrations of lush springtime flowers give way to a verdant summer and bountiful autumn which progress into a peaceful winter snowfall. People, sprites, and animals co-exist in this abundant garden. Let your mind come to rest as you color floral wreaths, sleeping fairies, fanciful houses, and busy bees.Venture into Flora's fairytale land as the seasons change. Illustrations of lush springtime flowers give way to a verdant summer and bountiful autumn which progress into a peaceful winter snowfall. People, sprites, and animals co-exist in this abundant garden. Let your mind come to rest as you color floral wreaths, sleeping fairies, fanciful houses, and busy bees.
August 13, 2019 | Hardcover | Gibbs Smith | 96 Pages |
$14.99
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WAYS OF DRAWING: ARTISTS? PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES

Written by Royal Drawing School, The
Drawing is among the most direct ways of engaging with the world; a way not just of seeing, but of understanding what you see. At once inspirational and instructive, Ways of Drawing collects a rich variety of reflections on the craft from practicing artists, teachers, and writers.
October 22, 2019 | Hardcover | Thames & Hudson | 272 Pages |
$39.95
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DO THE F*CKING WORK: LOWBROW ADVICE FOR HIGH-LEVEL CREATIVITY

Written by Richburg, Jason
A wake-up call for creatives who need that inspiring kick to finally create the thing they've been meaning to make, while celebrating the journey of trying, learning, and failing.Over the last eight years, Jason Bacher and Brian Buirge of Good F*cking Design Advice (GFDA) have made a name for themselves in the international design community, inspiring creatives,
December 30, 2019 | Hardcover | Harper Design |
$24.99
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CONNECTING: HARNESS YOUR EMOTIONS TO ENHANCE YOUR CREATIVITY

Written by Larocca, Paulina
We are happier when we are more creative but are we more creative when we are happy? The longstanding view in psychology is that positive emotions are conducive to creativity. When we are feeling up, we feel we are more resourceful, but what if we are measuring the wrong thing?
September 3, 2019 | Paperback | Bis Publishers | 160 Pages |
$24.99
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SECRET OF THE HIGHLY CREATIVE THINKER

Written by Thurber, Sarah
People who are good at creating ideas are good at seeing connections. Could teaching people to see connections be a way to help them be more creative? Over the years, there's a need for a book on creativity that complements the teaching of the creative process and tools and gives you a practical approach to how to enhance your innate ability to think creatively.
September 10, 2019 | Paperback | Bis Publishers | 192 Pages |
$19.99
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READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO BE GREAT AT DRAWING PEOPLE

Written by Selwyn, Leamy
Learn to draw figures and faces with this clear and easy to follow guide, the latest in the bestselling Read This series. Revealing the techniques and ideas behind inspirational works, the book will set you on the path to making your own great drawings.
September 24, 2019 | Paperback | Laurence King | 128 Pages |
$17.99

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