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Basic Colored Pencil Techniques

by Bet Borgeson ...

Series series Basic Techniques
Easy-to-follow demonstrations show you how to use colored pencils to paint trees, flowers, animals, people and other popular subjects.The colored pencil is an easy-to-use, inexpensive and incredibly expressive medium. And nobody is more skilled with the pencil than Bet Borgeson.Using many visual examples to illustrate her points, Bet will teach you how to use layering, burnishing, lifting color ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Easy-to-follow demonstrations show you how to use colored pencils to paint trees, flowers, animals, people and other popular subjects.The colored pencil is an easy-to-use, inexpensive and incredibly expressive medium. And nobody is more skilled with the pencil than Bet Borgeson.Using many visual examples to illustrate her points, Bet will teach you how to use layering, burnishing, lifting color
... Read more
The Secret Lives of Colour

AMAZING NEW EDITION + 25 NEW COLOURS

by Kassia St Clair ...

THE MODERN CLASSIC AND SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER.NOW BOLDER, BRIGHTER AND EXPANDED INTO GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR WITH 25 NEW COLOURS.'Dazzling and vibrant' Mail on Sunday'Extraordinarily full and interesting' TLS'Gorgeous' Guardian'Charming' FT'Beautiful' Daily Mail<st... ... Read more

Was $26.99 CAD Now $4.99 CAD

THE MODERN CLASSIC AND SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER.NOW BOLDER, BRIGHTER AND EXPANDED INTO GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR WITH 25 NEW COLOURS.'Dazzling and vibrant' Mail on Sunday'Extraordinarily full and interesting' TLS'Gorgeous' Guardian'Charming' FT'Beautiful' Daily Mail<st...
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The Quilter's Color Guide

Mastering the Art of Color Confidence

by C&T Publishing ...

"Expert color tips and exercises to build color confidence Explore the vibrant world of color mastery with insights from renowned experts like Joen Wolfrom, Jean Wells, Beck Goldsmith, and more! Overcome color insecurities in this comprehensive guide that demystifies color theory, offers practical tips for selecting fabrics, and explores special effects. Beginners and seasoned quilters will ... Read more

$20.87 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Expert color tips and exercises to build color confidence Explore the vibrant world of color mastery with insights from renowned experts like Joen Wolfrom, Jean Wells, Beck Goldsmith, and more! Overcome color insecurities in this comprehensive guide that demystifies color theory, offers practical tips for selecting fabrics, and explores special effects. Beginners and seasoned quilters will
... Read more
ZenDoodle: 15 Easy and Inspirational Steps to Make Art Using ZenDoodle Methods

by Jayden Thomas ...

In the 7th Century sage Hui Neng said that “the meaning of life is to see”. ZenDoodle is a meditative technique whereby the user creates abstract artwork while trying to reach a spiritual level. Most meditation processes require you to close your eyes whereas ZenDoodle requires them to be open while you focus your energy and intent. Meditation has been shown to have amazing benefits for both the ... Read more

$5.67 CAD

In the 7th Century sage Hui Neng said that “the meaning of life is to see”. ZenDoodle is a meditative technique whereby the user creates abstract artwork while trying to reach a spiritual level. Most meditation processes require you to close your eyes whereas ZenDoodle requires them to be open while you focus your energy and intent. Meditation has been shown to have amazing benefits for both the
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The Colour Bible

The definitive guide to colour in art and design

by Laura Perryman ...

"The Colour Bible is one to return to again and again." - Elephant"This definitive guide...will no doubt inform many future colour choices." - House & GardenAn essential source for graphic designers, artists, interior designers, fashion designers, illustrators and creatives of any kind who work with colour.Colour is intrinsic to the human experience; it guides us with subconscious visual cues ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

"The Colour Bible is one to return to again and again." - Elephant"This definitive guide...will no doubt inform many future colour choices." - House & GardenAn essential source for graphic designers, artists, interior designers, fashion designers, illustrators and creatives of any kind who work with colour.Colour is intrinsic to the human experience; it guides us with subconscious visual cues
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Colour

Travels Through the Paintbox

by Victoria Finlay ...

'Pure pleasure'Independent'A rich read'Evening Standard'A delight'Sunday TelegraphTHE REMARKABLE STORY OF VICTORIA FINLAY'S QUEST TO UNCOVER THE MANY SECRETS HIDDEN INSIDE THE PAINTBOX.On her travels she visited remote Central American villages where women still wear skirts dyed with the purple tears of sea snails; learned how George Washington... ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

'Pure pleasure'Independent'A rich read'Evening Standard'A delight'Sunday TelegraphTHE REMARKABLE STORY OF VICTORIA FINLAY'S QUEST TO UNCOVER THE MANY SECRETS HIDDEN INSIDE THE PAINTBOX.On her travels she visited remote Central American villages where women still wear skirts dyed with the purple tears of sea snails; learned how George Washington...
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The World According to Color

A Cultural History

by James Fox ...

A kaleidoscopic exploration that traverses history, literature, art, and science to reveal humans' unique and vibrant relationship with color.We have an extraordinary connection to color—we give it meanings, associations, and properties that last millennia and span cultures, continents, and languages. In The World According to Color, James Fox takes seven elemental colors—black, red, yellow, blue, ... Read more

$21.59 CAD

A kaleidoscopic exploration that traverses history, literature, art, and science to reveal humans' unique and vibrant relationship with color.We have an extraordinary connection to color—we give it meanings, associations, and properties that last millennia and span cultures, continents, and languages. In The World According to Color, James Fox takes seven elemental colors—black, red, yellow, blue,
... Read more
The Secret Lives of Colour

by Kassia St Clair ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ... ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ...
... Read more
Colored Pencil Artist's Drawing Bible

An Essential Reference for Drawing and Sketching with Colored Pencils

by Jane Strother ...

Series series Artist's Bibles
Step by step instructions guide you through a range of blending, mark-making, and mixed media techniques to improve your drawing skills, and introduce you to a range of new effects. Over 30,000 copies sold worldwide. Includes a comprehensive guide to color and composition, and all the tools, materials, and techniques you need to capture a range of subjects, from still-life studies to holiday ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $12.95 CAD

Step by step instructions guide you through a range of blending, mark-making, and mixed media techniques to improve your drawing skills, and introduce you to a range of new effects. Over 30,000 copies sold worldwide. Includes a comprehensive guide to color and composition, and all the tools, materials, and techniques you need to capture a range of subjects, from still-life studies to holiday
... Read more
Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines

by Linda Kemp ...

Harness the power of negative space!Breathe new life into your art through negative painting. Linda Kemp shares her techniques for using the strength of negative space - the areas not occupied by subject matter - to create alluring works of art.Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines is a comprehensive guide to evoking more passion in your paintings. You'll learn how to take hold of the often ... Read more

Was $12.99 CAD Now $9.99 CAD

Harness the power of negative space!Breathe new life into your art through negative painting. Linda Kemp shares her techniques for using the strength of negative space - the areas not occupied by subject matter - to create alluring works of art.Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines is a comprehensive guide to evoking more passion in your paintings. You'll learn how to take hold of the often
... Read more
Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory

An Introduction to Color for Beginning Artists

by Walter Foster Creative Team ...

Learn how to use color effectively and become a well-rounded artist with this easy-to-follow guide.A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials, including complementary, primary, secondary, and tertiary colors; hue, saturation, and value; color mood, temperature, and schemes; and how to create a color ... Read more

$15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to use color effectively and become a well-rounded artist with this easy-to-follow guide.A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials, including complementary, primary, secondary, and tertiary colors; hue, saturation, and value; color mood, temperature, and schemes; and how to create a color
... Read more
Concerning the Spiritual in Art (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Modernist Manifesto on Abstraction, Color, Form, and the Soul of Art

by Wassily Kandinsky, Noelle Ardenwick ...

Concerning the Spiritual in Art is a foundational manifesto of modernism, in which Wassily Kandinsky argues that art must move beyond imitation and recover its inner, metaphysical vocation. Written in a lucid yet prophetic style, the book joins aesthetic theory, symbolism, and quasi-mystical philosophy to explain how color, form, and composition can act directly upon the soul. Emerging amid the ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Concerning the Spiritual in Art is a foundational manifesto of modernism, in which Wassily Kandinsky argues that art must move beyond imitation and recover its inner, metaphysical vocation. Written in a lucid yet prophetic style, the book joins aesthetic theory, symbolism, and quasi-mystical philosophy to explain how color, form, and composition can act directly upon the soul. Emerging amid the
... Read more
Color Harmonies

Paint Watercolors Filled with Light

by Rose Edin, Dee Jepsen ...

Simple secrets for colors that singDon't settle for colors that just sit there. Inspired by the work of the great Impressionists, Color Harmonies shows you how to use analogous colors (colors next to each other on the color wheel) and their complements to achieve lively, glowing effects. By keeping palette-mixing to a minimum, placing pure color notes side by side, and applying other simple but ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Simple secrets for colors that singDon't settle for colors that just sit there. Inspired by the work of the great Impressionists, Color Harmonies shows you how to use analogous colors (colors next to each other on the color wheel) and their complements to achieve lively, glowing effects. By keeping palette-mixing to a minimum, placing pure color notes side by side, and applying other simple but
... Read more
A Visual Guide to Classical Art Theory for Drawing and Painting Students

by Eric Mantle ...

Series series Our National Conversation
Eric Mantle presents the basics of classical theory in a clear and concise manner for all beginning drawing and painting students. His book features diagrams that illustrate every concept. Students will see the complexities of color theory and understand how to create the illusion of volume and depth on a 2-dimensional surface. “As an art student,” Professor Mantle recalls, “I was frequently ... Read more

$14.12 CAD

Eric Mantle presents the basics of classical theory in a clear and concise manner for all beginning drawing and painting students. His book features diagrams that illustrate every concept. Students will see the complexities of color theory and understand how to create the illusion of volume and depth on a 2-dimensional surface. “As an art student,” Professor Mantle recalls, “I was frequently
... Read more
Do I Have To Wear White?

Emily Post Answers America's Top Wedding Questions

by Anna Post ...

"I can't choose between my two best friends. Can I have two maids of honor?""My fiancé and I are considering a destination wedding. Are we obligated to cover our attendants' travel expenses?""Do we have to invite our guests' children to our wedding?""I'm still close to my ex-husband's parents. Would it be okay to invite them to my wedding?""How do my partner and I go about planning our commitment ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"I can't choose between my two best friends. Can I have two maids of honor?""My fiancé and I are considering a destination wedding. Are we obligated to cover our attendants' travel expenses?""Do we have to invite our guests' children to our wedding?""I'm still close to my ex-husband's parents. Would it be okay to invite them to my wedding?""How do my partner and I go about planning our commitment
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Modern Colors of Japan

Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary: The Complete Guide for Designers and Graphic Artists (Over 3,300 Color Combinations and Patterns with CMYK and RGB References)

by Teruko Sakurai ...

An indispensable guide to the colors and combinations of contemporary Japanese design--by one of Japan's leading colorists!Color consultant Teruko Sakurai finds inspiration everywhere--in the foods, landscapes and everyday objects of her native land. Flipping through the pages of this book is like taking a tour through modern Japan. The tones, hues and palettes will dazzle and inspire you.Over 3 ... Read more

$18.71 CAD

An indispensable guide to the colors and combinations of contemporary Japanese design--by one of Japan's leading colorists!Color consultant Teruko Sakurai finds inspiration everywhere--in the foods, landscapes and everyday objects of her native land. Flipping through the pages of this book is like taking a tour through modern Japan. The tones, hues and palettes will dazzle and inspire you.Over 3
... Read more
The Simple Secret to Better Painting

by Greg Albert ...

Create art that's more attractive, interesting and eye-catching!Even if your perspective is accurate, your subject realistic and colors vibrant, a weak composition - predictable, repetitious or monotonous - means a weak painting.The Simple Secret to Better Painting ensures that your compositions work every time. It's an insightful artistic philosophy that boils down the many technical principles ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

Create art that's more attractive, interesting and eye-catching!Even if your perspective is accurate, your subject realistic and colors vibrant, a weak composition - predictable, repetitious or monotonous - means a weak painting.The Simple Secret to Better Painting ensures that your compositions work every time. It's an insightful artistic philosophy that boils down the many technical principles
... Read more
Cozy World: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Super Cute Characters with Easy and Simple Designs for Relaxation

by Life is Positive ...

A coloring book is filled with super cute drawings and simple, easy-to-color designs that make relaxing and having fun easy for everyone.Inside, you’ll discover charming scenes of cozy homes, cute characters, playful animals, and everyday happy moments. Each page is designed with clean, simple lines, making it perfect for beginners as well as experienced colorists who want a calm and enjoyable ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A coloring book is filled with super cute drawings and simple, easy-to-color designs that make relaxing and having fun easy for everyone.Inside, you’ll discover charming scenes of cozy homes, cute characters, playful animals, and everyday happy moments. Each page is designed with clean, simple lines, making it perfect for beginners as well as experienced colorists who want a calm and enjoyable
... Read more
Painting Vibrant Flowers in Watercolor

Revised & Expanded

by Soon Y. Warren ...

Paint flowers with feeling!You can paint watercolors that capture the beauty and personality of roses, peonies, zinnias and many more brilliant blooms--and achieve color more vivid than you ever dreamed possible with watercolor. In this expanded edition of Soon Y. Warren's best-selling book, she will help you:• Capture the unique shapes, textures, details--and temperaments--of magnolias, hibiscus, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Paint flowers with feeling!You can paint watercolors that capture the beauty and personality of roses, peonies, zinnias and many more brilliant blooms--and achieve color more vivid than you ever dreamed possible with watercolor. In this expanded edition of Soon Y. Warren's best-selling book, she will help you:• Capture the unique shapes, textures, details--and temperaments--of magnolias, hibiscus,
... Read more
Werner's Nomenclature of Colours

Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the Arts

by Patrick Syme, Werner ...

A colour guide to nature, Werner's Nomenclature of Colours pairs 110 colour swatches with poetic descriptions of the plants, animals, and minerals each shade was drawn from.“I had been struck by the beautiful colour of the sea when seen through the chinks of a straw hat… according to Werner nomenclature ‘Indigo with a little Azure blue’.”— Charles Darwin, 1832In the eighteenth century, German ... Read more

$10.07 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A colour guide to nature, Werner's Nomenclature of Colours pairs 110 colour swatches with poetic descriptions of the plants, animals, and minerals each shade was drawn from.“I had been struck by the beautiful colour of the sea when seen through the chinks of a straw hat… according to Werner nomenclature ‘Indigo with a little Azure blue’.”— Charles Darwin, 1832In the eighteenth century, German
... Read more
Natural Color

Vibrant Plant Dye Projects for Your Home and Wardrobe

by Sasha Duerr ...

A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles.Organized by season, Natural Color is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects. Using sustainable methods and artisinal ... Read more

Was $16.99 CAD Now $8.99 CAD

A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles.Organized by season, Natural Color is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects. Using sustainable methods and artisinal
... Read more
Art Therapy

by Yvonne Kolcz ...

Do you want to gain insight and clarity around a problem you are encountering? Art Therapy offers a simple way to see your situation from a different perspective, and you don't need to be an artist to do it.People with emotional problems can be helped to express their deepest thoughts and feeling visually through art therapy. Instead of being given drugs to suppress their symptoms, patients are ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to gain insight and clarity around a problem you are encountering? Art Therapy offers a simple way to see your situation from a different perspective, and you don't need to be an artist to do it.People with emotional problems can be helped to express their deepest thoughts and feeling visually through art therapy. Instead of being given drugs to suppress their symptoms, patients are
... Read more
The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition

Expert Color Information for Professional Results

by Leatrice Eiseman ...

The Complete Color Harmony: Pantone Edition is the latest in Rockport Publishers' best-selling color series. Completely revised from start to finish this new edition, is written by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. And the color "moods" that she writes about in each chapter are based and matched with Pantone colors. The book expands on previous editions for the ... Read more

$25.91 CAD

The Complete Color Harmony: Pantone Edition is the latest in Rockport Publishers' best-selling color series. Completely revised from start to finish this new edition, is written by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. And the color "moods" that she writes about in each chapter are based and matched with Pantone colors. The book expands on previous editions for the
... Read more
Color Index XL

More than 1,100 New Palettes with CMYK and RGB Formulas for Designers and Artists

by Jim Krause ...

This updated, expanded, and oversized inspirational resource presents 1,100 color palettes, with light, bright, dark, and muted varieties for each one, making it the most expansive palette selection tool available.Color Index XL provides aspiring designers, artists, and creative individuals working with color with an indispensable, one-stop method for reviewing and selecting current, up-to-date ... Read more

Was $17.99 CAD Now $8.99 CAD

This updated, expanded, and oversized inspirational resource presents 1,100 color palettes, with light, bright, dark, and muted varieties for each one, making it the most expansive palette selection tool available.Color Index XL provides aspiring designers, artists, and creative individuals working with color with an indispensable, one-stop method for reviewing and selecting current, up-to-date
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