F&W Publications/Northlight

*A Watercolor a Day* is ideal for both experienced and amateur watercolorists, providing fun tips and useful methods for playing with shadows and light and layering glazes to produce beautiful hues, create textures, and enhance features. Oscar Asensio. Paperback. 170 pages. 8" x 10". Author - Oscar Asensio.

*Acrylics: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner*, gives aspiring acrylic artists the fundamentals of painting with acrylics in a helpful and accessible manner. Includes 10 tutorials and special features. Adrian Burrows. Paperback. 96 pages. 8-1/2" x 11". Author - Adrian Burrows.

Take your art beyond the traditional and into the unexpected with Alternative Art Surfaces, an inspiring book jam-packed with information meant to lead you off the canvas, away from the board, and into a brave new world. Authors — Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson.

Enhance your drawing skills with *Anatomy for Artists Simplified Forms*. Artist and teacher Michel Lauricella focuses on simplifying the body into basic shapes and forms. It’s a great reference for professionals, beginners, and everyone in between. Author — Michel Lauricella.

Enhance your drawing skills with *Anatomy for Artists Skeleton and Bone Reference Points*. Artist and teacher Michel Lauricella provides a simplified and practical version of the human skeleton. It’s a great reference for professionals, beginners, and everyone in between. Author — Michel Lauricella.

Art of Creative Watercolor makes practice feel like play. It's a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the joy of watercolor painting. Includes watercolor techniques, exercises, and more. Danielle Donaldson. Paperback. 144 pages. 8-1/4" x 11". Author - Danielle Donaldson.

Discover a fresh, fun approach for creating fine art with paper clay. The bas-relief art form described in Artful Paper Clay combines air-drying clay, paint, collage, and texture to build dimensional mixed-media works that pop off the wall. Author — Rogene Mañas. Paperback. 144 pages.

Learn how to create functional yet artful home décor in *Better Living Through Origami*. This guidebook employs simple origami-inspired folding techniques to create eye-catching lampshades, wall art, plant holders, and more, all with a stylish modern aesthetic. Author — Nellianna Van Den Baard and Kenneth Veenenbos.

The Big Book of Drawing Animals will teach you how to draw everything from dogs and cats to horses, lions, and sharks. Easy to follow, this book is great for beginners or anyone who likes to draw. More than 90 step-by-step demonstrations break down how to draw your favorite animals. Authors - P. Rodriguez and T. Beaudenon.

Colour in Fashion Illustration is a practical manual for beginner and professional illustrators who are interested in adding some life to their fashion figures. Author Tiziana Paci uses a clear, educational voice to explain techniques, themes, and imagery.

Step into your favorite fictional character’s shoes with *Cosplay Crash Course*. This beginner's guide It contains over 25 projects for creating authentic-looking props, costumes, and accessories. Skip through years of trial and error and create comfortable, wearable pieces using the best fabrics and adhesives. Author — Mina Petrovic.

Learn to create exuberant art in Doodle Art and Lettering with Joanne Sharpe. Known for her popular, playful style, Sharpe offers up lessons, techniques, and ideas all devised to help you elevate the humble doodle. Get ready to create inspiring art — no matter your skill level. Author - Joanne Sharpe.

Learn to draw and strengthen alphabet and counting skills with *Draw Alphabeasts*. Follow step-by-step instructions to draw more than 130 imaginary monsters, aliens, robots, and more — all starting with simple letters and numbers. Author — Steve Harpster.

In Drawing Secrets Revealed, author Sarah Parks shares the basic techniques that enable artists to draw anything and everything they see. Follow along as she guides you through more than 20 demonstrations that make that kind of skill possible for you — even if you're entirely new to drawing. Author — Sarah Parks.

Learn about fashion straight from the source. *Fashion Illustration & Design* is a design tutorial by fashion illustrator Manuela Brambatti. As Versace's chief design illustrator, she developed a unique illustration style that couturier Flavio Marconi felt needed to be shared. Authors — Manuela Brambatti, Bruno Gianesi, Tony di Corcia.

Learn to create colorful watercolor paintings — no drawing required! In *Fast and Fun Watercolor*, artist Gina Lee Kim guides readers through an approachable, stress-free introduction to watercolor and mixed media. Author — Gina Lee Kim.

*Fast Draw Manga Challenge* teaches aspiring illustrators how to draw manga and anime characters in three styles: manga-style humans, chibi-style humans, and creatures. Learn to identify basic lines and forms of the body, add volume and details, and ink and color. Author — Thierry Beaudenon.

In *Foundations of Classical Oil Painting* professional painting instructor Lea Colie Wight explains oil painting with a simple, straightforward system that helps artists paint realistically and confidently. Author — Lea Colie Wight.

In *Learn to Draw Action Heroes*, professional comic book artist and YouTube guru Robert Marzullo teaches the building blocks of creating your own action heroes and explosive comic book scenes. The book includes more than 50 step-by-step demonstrations, plus tons of tips and ideas. Author — Robert A. Marzullo.

Draw portraits with form and spirit. The author of *Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing* learned to draw as the Old Masters did, and Mau-Kun Yim believes that to render the essence of life in portrait drawing, one must continue to pursue the old ways. Authors — Mau-Kun Yim and Iris Yim.

Learn how to turn classic weaving techniques into trendy clothing and craft projects with *Little Loom Weaving*. It features creative patterns and step-by-step instructions with color photos so both beginning and longtime weavers can make something new—all on a small, portable loom. Author — Andreia Gomes.

Learn to create beautiful macramé pieces with *Macramé Décor*. Master a variety of knotting methods as you make fashionable, boho-inspired home décor. This 112-page book features 25 projects with step-by-step instructions and techniques. Author — Marchen Art Studio.

*Mastering Manga 3* is packed with lessons and tips to power up your manga art. Learn to create fresh concepts and fascinating characters from expert artist Mark Crilley. The elevated instruction focuses on drawing methods to help you create distinctive and detailed professional-level art. Author — Mark Crilley.

No screaming please! The wonderfully weird and relatively harmless monsters found in Monster Factory are sure to delight every young aspiring cartoonist. Author — Ernie Harker.

Don't be intimidated by watercolor painting. No Excuses Watercolor makes learning to work in watercolor a welcoming, fun experience. A variety of painting exercises help you discover easy, new techniques that are perfect for filling the pages of your watercolor sketchbook or art journal. Author — Gina Rossi Armfield.

Learn to fold more than 30 charming origami models, from animals and flowers to shapes and figures. In Origami Jewelry Motifs you'll create custom jewelry by mixing and matching the motifs with rings, necklaces, and more. Author - Julian Laboy-Rodriguez. Paperback. 128 pages.

Your brush can bring sunflowers, orchids, daffodils, lilies and more to life with *Paint Watercolor Flowers* by master watercolorist Birgit O'Connor. Easy-to-follow instructions make flower painting fun and doable for any artist. Birgit O’Connor. Paperback. 144 pages. 8-1/4" x 11". Author — Birgit O'Connor.

*Paint, Play, Explore Expressive Mark-Making Techniques in Mixed Media* helps artists discover their unique marks, and offers advice on how to incorporate them into their art in new ways. Author — Rae Missigman.

Forgo reference photos and discover a more organic way of painting. *Painting Imaginary Flowers* features a simple, three-step approach to creating flowers unique to each artist. Author — Sandrine Pelissier.

Learn more than 40 pastel painting techniques that are revolutionary, fun, and easy! The skills you'll gain with *Pastel Innovations* will help you build confidence and open your artistic world. Leave your expectations behind and engage in the process of pastel painting. Author — Dawn Emerson.

In *Quilling Art*, Turkish paper artist Sena Runa gives this time-honored craft a stylish and contemporary update sure to appeal to the 21st century artist. Author — Sena Runa.

Color, download, and design tangle art with *The Coloring Book of Tangle Patterns*! Perfect for inspiring tangle art design, popular tangle artist Tiffany Lovering has included some of her best designs with 100 step-by-step instructions, 75 coloring pages, and digital downloads. Author — Tiffany Lovering.

Learn how to draw lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style with *The Complete Guide to Drawing Action Manga*. Each chapter covers a different category, including action, martial arts, interacting, weapons, and reacting. Authors — Shoco and Makoto Sawa.

Stay inspired all year long with *Watercolor 365*. Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced watercolorist, you'll learn new ways to make watercolor part of your daily life while building skills, gaining confidence, and achieving creative happiness. Author — Leslie Redhead.

Add a splash of color to your hand lettering projects. This comprehensive guide on creating colorful watercolor lettering and decorative elements, such as flowers. Modern calligrapher Jess Park covers essential materials and supplies, including how to choose the right paper and brush.

Discover the intricacies of wirework in *Woven in Wire*. Award-winning jewelry and wirework instructor Sarah Thompson provides guidance for weaving, sculpting, and transforming wire to create beautiful wearable art. Author — Sarah Thompson.