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Wood Buffalo Regional Library

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  • Bonnie the Cow & Friends

    20 Loveable Animals & Birds to Crochet Using Chunky Yarn

    Gelder, Claire,
    The projects are aimed at beginners to improvers, and are suitable for someone who has mastered the basics of crochet. Open up the book to be introduced to garden birds, deer and doe, badger and fox, cat and dog, mouse and hedgehog, owls…
    BookTunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press, 2022. — 746.434 GEL
  • Inspired

    Understanding Creativity : a Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul

    Richtel, Matt,
    Richtel investigates the nature of creativity through interviews with prominent creatives on their craft, as well as scientists who have been working to unlock the secrets of the creative brain. Blending science and personal development,…
    BookBoston, Massachusetts : Mariner Books, [2022] — 153.35 RIC
  • Watercolour Lessons

    How to Paint and Unwind in 20 Tutorials

    Lefebvre, Emma,
    This beautifully illustrated instructional watercolor book will be perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual creatives
    BookCoral Gables : Yellow Pear Press, [2022] — 751.42 LEF
  • Furoshiki

    the Japanese Art of Wrapping With Fabric

    Le Marec, Aurélie,
    Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth, and it is used for may purposes: to wrap gifts, to knot into different types of bags, to carry items from one place to another and even to knot into clothing. Here, the author shows us…
    BookTunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press Limited, 2022. — 746.0952 LEM
  • Gouache in 4 Easy Steps

    a Beginner's Guide to Creating Beautiful Paintings in No Time

    Koliadych, Anna
    A marriage between acrylics and watercolor, gouache is the next big thing in the art world--it's easier to control than watercolor and allows for richer pigments and easy fixes, making it a great option for beginners. Anna shows you just…
    BookSalem : Page Street Publishing, 2021. — 751.4 KOL
  • Paper Collage Workshop

    a Fine Artist's Guide to Creative Collage

    Price, Samuel,
    Paper Collage Workshop enables mixed media artists, DIYers, crafters, and aspiring artists to explore their artistic side without having to invest in a range of expensive art tools and supplies. The only things required to play are…
    BookBeverly, Massachusetts : Walter Foster, 2022. — 702.812 PRI
  • Rediscovering Gouache

    a New Approach to a Versatile Technique for Contemporary Artists and Illustrators

    Blau, Aljoscha,
    Award-winning illustrator and art teacher Aljoscha Blau shares his many years of experience, offers material recommendations, tips for swift success, suggestions on composition, use of colour, tools and processes. And he spices it all up…
    BookBarcelona, Spain : Hoaki, [2021] — 751.422 BLA
  • In this comprehensive guide, Civardi combines his stunning anatomical drawings with annotations explanatory photographs and concise theory to offer the learning artist an accessible yet incredibly informative approach to understanding and…
    BookLondon : Search Press, 2020.
  • Creativity

    a Short and Cheerful Guide

    Cleese, John
    A marriage between acrylics and watercolor, gouache is the next big thing in the art world--it's easier to control than watercolor and allows for richer pigments and easy fixes, making it a great option for beginners. Anna shows you just…
    BookToronto : Doubleday Canada, [2020] — 153.35 CLE
  • Stan Lee's Master Class

    Lessons in Drawing, World-building, Storytelling, Manga, and Digital Comics From the Legendary Co-creator of Spider-man, the Avengers, and the Incredible Hulk

    Lee, Stan, 1922-2018
    Focusing on topics like anatomy, perspective, and character design, as well as brand new topics like manga art styles, digital art, and more, Stan Lee's Master Class is the next step for those looking to perfect their superhero rendering…
    BookNew York : Watson-Guptill, [2019] — 741.51 LEE
  • The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book

    Inspiration and Techniques for Using Alcohol Inks, Acrylics, Resin, and More : Create Colorful Paintings, Resin Coasters, Agate Slices, Vases, Vessels & More

    Monteith, Jane
    Discover and master the fun, creative, and colorful methods of fluid pouring and painting with 10 projects, customizable to your personal vision and open to endless variation.
    BookIrvine : Quarry Books, 2019. — 745.5 MON
  • Mini Hoop Embroideries

    Over 60 Little Masterpeices to Stitch and Wear

    Lyne, Sonia
    Stitch a multitude of embroidery designs - all within a cute and tiny mini hoop! Following the simple instructions inside, learn how to create over 60 tiny masterpieces in a wide range of styles! Using these little hoops as your canvas…
    BookTunbridge Wells : Search Press, 2019. — 746.44 LYN
  • Creative Struggle

    Illustrated Advice From Masters of Creativity

    Than, Gavin Aung
    Even the greats had to overcome self-doubt and insecurity to create their masterpieces. Here, their musings on living a creative life are transformed into fun comics that provide a glimpse into their process, acting as inspiration for…
    Graphic NovelKansas City, Missouri : Andrews McMeel Publishing, [2018] — THAN
  • Draw Your Day

    An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal

    Baker, Samantha Dion
    Samantha Dion Baker is a widely admired and followed artist on Instagram, where she shares her "sketch journal," an illustrated daily record of her life, drawn in a fresh, modern style. In Draw Your Day , Baker guides you through her…
    BookCalifornia : Watson-Guptill, [2018] — 741 BAK
  • Wise Craft Quilts

    a Guide to Turning Beloved Fabrics Into Meaningful Patchwork

    Stocker, Blair
    In Wise Craft Quilts, celebrated quilt designer and crafter Blair Stocker shares ways to use cherished fabrics to make quilts with more meaning. Create quilts that have a story to tell and you'll find a whole new level of appreciation for…
    BookBoulder : Roost Books, 2017. — 746.46 STO
  • Bored and Brilliant

    How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self

    Zomorodi, Manoush
    Manoush explains in her book the connection between boredom and original thinking, exploring how we can harness boredom's hidden benefits to become our most productive and creative selves without totally abandoning our gadgets in the…
    BookNew York : St. Martins Press, 2017. — 153.3 ZOM
  • The Hand-stitched Surface

    Slow Stitching and Mixed-media Techniques for Fabric and Paper

    Krawczyk, Lynn
    The Hand-Stitched Surface offers inspiring techniques and beautiful projects for creating richly layered mixed-media surfaces on paper and fabric to encourage stitchers to slow down and savor their handiwork.
    BookMinneapolis, MN : Creative Publishing International, 2017. — 746 KRA
  • Kawaii Doodle Class

    Sketching Super-cute Tacos, Sushi, Clouds, Flowers, Monsters, Cosmetics, and More

    Khan, Zainab
    Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing such doodles as cupcakes, cheese, animals, frying pans, makeup, shapes, and hamburgers.
    BookNew York, NY : Race Point Publishing, 2017. — 741.2 KHA
  • If You Can Doodle, You Can Paint

    Transforming Simple Drawings Into Works of Art

    Culhane, Diane
    The advice and exercises in If You Can Doodle, You Can Paint, help readers dig into their creative life to find a style that is authentically theirs
    BookBeverly, Massachusetts : Quarry Books, 2017. — 701.8 CUL
  • Crayon

    An Artist's Colorful Guide to Drawing on the Go!

    Forsberg, Monika
    Forget what you remember about crayons from childhood. The medium has advanced significantly, with more vibrant colors deploying denser pigments and water soluble or blendable oil options. Forsberg, an animator and illustrator, is a crayon…
    BookLake Forest, CA : Walter Foster, [2017] — 741.23 FOR