How-To Books

Color is one of the most profound ways we have to express our personalities. Know someone who wants to take their color game to a new level? Then this watercolor workbook is the perfect gift! Useful for the beginner, or for the seasoned artist who wants...

Encourage artful living through everyday activities. Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing...

Following a brief introduction to the joys of simplistic drawing and  painting, this aesthetically pleasing book familiarizes you with a range  of drawing tools and materials, including graphite pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, and gouache,...

A career guide for artists, covering everything they need to know about building a successful business after graduating. You have the artistic talent, but do you know how to make a success of it? The  thing they don't teach you in art school is just...

Do you find yourself wanting to make art every day, but too busy to make it happen? If yes, then this is the book for you. This weekly planner will help motivate and get you into the habit of creating daily, with fifty-two weeks of tutorials and...

365 days of creativity and exercises to help you look at the world differently and open up your imagination to what could be. Filled with creative goals and colorful daily exercises that you can complete right in the book. Learn new techniques and be...

The most exciting vegetable cooking in the nation is happening at Vedge,  where in an elegant nineteenth-century townhouse in Philadelphia,  chef-proprietors Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby serve exceptionally  flavorful fare that is wowing...

The bright and insightful guide to birthday colors  is back with an all-new cover inspired by the iconic Pantone color  system. Discover every vibrant aspect of your personality with Colorstrology,  a fascinating blend of astrology,...

Renowned designer and professional hell-raiser James Victore wants to drag you off your couch and throw you headfirst into a life of bold creativity. He'll guide you through all the twists, trials, and triumphs  of starting your creative career,...

An artist's unique voice is their calling card. It's what makes each of their works vital and particular. But developing such singular artistry requires effort and persistence.  Featuring advice from Congdon herself and interviews with a roster of...

This is the perfect book for anyone who likes to keep a diary or journal. Start your journey into the world of personal documentation. Broken into three sections: 'Learning to See,' 'Observing, Collecting, Drawing!.' and 'Crafting Your Visual Language,'...

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...