Quarto Books

Create depth and dimension in your artwork with *Success in Art: Mastering Perspective* by Andy Fish. This instructional book for intermediate-level artists includes step-by-step projects that help you learn one-, two-, and three-point perspectives.

101 More Mixed Media Techniques explores a wide range of adventurous mixed media techniques, including printmaking, collage, and resists. Each technique is presented with simple, easy-to-follow instructions plus beautiful examples from talented mixed media artists. Authors — Cherril Doty, Heather Greenwood, Monica Moody, and Marsh Scott.

*101 Textures in Colored Pencil* provides artists with step-by-step instructions for creating a wide variety of common textures and surfaces. Learn to draw realistic sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, fabrics, stone, grass, hair, and more using colored pencils. Author - Denise J. Howard.

Kids learn how to draw more than 175 animals from around the world with the *A World of Animals* activity book. The book also contains fascinating animal facts, a double-sided poster, and more than 40 stickers to entertain and educate kids about the natural world. Authors — Rimma Zainagova and Paul Calver. Paperback. 96 pages.

Amazing Glaze makes glazing less intimidating and more fun. Find out how to set up your space, and learn about the foundational techniques and correct tools for getting your glaze right every time. Author - Gabriel Kline.

Perfect for politically engaged parents seeking a meaningful gift for their children, *An ABC of Equality* by Chana Ginelle Ewing explores the importance of fair treatment without judgment in all areas of life in a simple and accessible way.

Learn to draw renowned Instagram artist Yoai’s signature cute anime characters with *Anime Art Class*, featuring 20 tutorials with simple step-by-step illustrations and instructions.

A refreshing source of ideas for creating fine art with children, Art Lab for Kids encourages the development of every young artist’s own voice, marks, and style. Author ? Susan Schwake. Paperback. 144 pages.

Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself encourages creativity and expression through art projects. The 52 new original projects in this book will draw out young artists so they can build confidence in their unique perspectives. Author - Susan Schwake.

Art Starts with a Line is a drawing handbook that begins with one of the most basic fundamental techniques: the line. Artists of all skill levels will enjoy learning the art of line drawing in an approachable, interactive way. Author - Erin McManness.

Young readers can learn new words and fun facts about colors with the *Big Book of Colors.* This board book contains activities and games, along with questions to engage toddlers and encourage creative thinking, so there’s plenty to enjoy. This book is suitable for kids who are learning to read. Author — Margarita Kukhtina.

Popular Sante Fe nature artist Geninne Zlatkis is well known on Instagram and Pinterest for her charming paintings and collages depicting birds. This book offers for the first time a field guide to her art process. Includes 200 color illustrations and tear-out collage papers. Author — Geninne D. Zlatkis.

The hands-on Block Print book takes you through step-by-step instructions for creating colorful, classic block print patterns using art foam sheets, linoleum and rubber carving blocks, and pre-cut stamp sets. Use your fine-art block prints to make DIY gift wrap, wallpaper, illustrations, and more. Author — Andrea Lauren.

Learn the art of making lino blocks and relief prints with *Block Print for Beginners.* This starter-level book contains a variety of tutorials for creating lino blocks with portrait, landscape, and nature designs. It makes a great gift for any artist interested in printing. Author — Elise Young. Paperback.

*Block Print Magic* is an essential guidebook for linoleum block printers of all levels. Follow step-by-step instructions through every part of the process, including choosing and caring for tools, setting up a studio, design essentials, and carving and printing techniques. Author — Emily Louise Howard.

Calligraphic Drawing is a hands-on guide to modern penmanship art. It begins with basic materials and techniques before jumping into the complex art of turning flourished writing into intricate designs, animals, people, and more. Author - Schin Loong.

*Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, Revised Edition!* is an intermediate-level guide to creating animated characters. The author brings his experience as a master animator to this instructional paperback, which includes animated-sequence examples for character movement and diagrams explaining mouth positions for dialogue.

Clay Lab for Kids focuses on kid-friendly clays — air-dry, polymer, and homemade — that are safe and easy to use at home or in the classroom. No kiln required! Art teacher Cassie Stephens leads you through 52 fun, hands-on projects covering a range of cognitive and manual skills. Author - Cassie Stephens.

Add a pop of cuteness to your space! Crafting Cute is the perfect beginner’s how-to guide for crafting 50 adorable polymer clay creations. Inspired by popular Japanese Kawaii culture, this book starts with the basics, including techniques for softening clay and mixing colors. Author — Dani Banani.

Inspired by Tamara Laporte's popular online art classes, Create Your Life Book presents 18 step-by-step mixed-media projects that will help you expand your creativity and overcome issues surrounding creative fulfillment. Author - Tamara Laporte.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration or learning a new skill, *Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy* is a great resource for beginners, establish calligraphers, typography enthusiasts, and designers. Author — Laura Lavender.

Cross Stitch The Golden Girls is perfect for fans of the beloved show. Enjoy 12 patterns featuring images and quotes from the popular show. This kit includes a bamboo embroidery hoop, embroidery needle, embroidery floss, cross stitch fabric, and a book with instructions. Author — Haley Pierson-Cox.

Learn how to create texture and depth in your artwork with just a snip of the scissors. Cut Paper Pictures features step-by-step instructions, visual inspiration, and a 31-page library of unique colors and textures to aid artists in their collage journey. Author - Clover Robin.

*Cute Chibi Animals* by Phoebe Im is an instructional guide that teaches beginner-level artists how to sketch characters in the chibi art style with pen and pencil as well as digitally on a phone or tablet.

Inside the *Cute Kawaii Coloring Book* are more than 50 coloring pages suitable for kids and adults. It‘s an excellent gift for anyone who enjoys this artistic style made popular by Japan’s beloved, iconic cartoon characters. Author — Taylor Vance.

Learn how to adapt traditional lettering for modern social platforms in *Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy*. Shelly Kim, a popular Instagram lettering artist and workshop instructor, shares techniques, and step-by-step instructions for lettering artists of all skill levels. Author — Shelly Kim.

Channel your inner creativity with *Dots & Spots* by Kelli Chipponeri. This interactive doodling book offers kids and adults an alternative to technology, with playful prompts and wacky questions designed to entertain and inspire.

Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces is an inspiring, mixed media workbook that shows you how to draw and paint beautiful, fashion illustration-style faces. Author — Jane Davenport.

Featuring the work and words of Norman Rockwell, Albert Dorne, and other celebrated 20th century illustrators, *Drawing Lessons from the Famous Artists School* is an invaluable trove of inspiration and information on how to draw. Authors — Stephanie Haboush Plunkett and Magdalen Livesey.

Structured like a traditional drawing class, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner covers the concepts all serious beginning artists need in order to master basic drawing skills, including form, space, depth, proportion, composition, perspective, and more. Author — Jim Dowdalls.

Pour some wine and let The Paint Bar founders Jill Kerner Schon and Jackie Schon help you create eight beautiful paintings with your friends. Includes a 164-page manual, art supply suggestions, party and drink ideas, and 16 invitation postcards. Spiral-bound. 80 pages. Authors — Jill Kerner Schon and Jackie Schon.

Create something new with items you already have. *Dude Crafts* is filled with 50 imaginative projects to solve a problem, to play a joke, or to create functional works of art and conversation pieces. Author — Mike Warren.

Create beautifully embroidered art featuring female icons with *Empowered Embroidery* by Amy Frazer. This instructional book shows how to take simple sketches and turn them into colorful embroidery that you can display. It’s ideal for beginning needle crafters or anyone interested in women’s history. Author — Amy Frazer.

*En Plein Air: Acrylic* is an excellent resource on the concept of painting with acrylics on location. It encourages artists to get out of the studio and find peace and joy painting outside. Author — Mark E. Mehaffey.

Learn watercolor painting techniques with *En Plein Air: Light & Color*. This guide teaches the basics of painting outdoors with step-by-step instructions and practical tips for mastering open-air watercolor painting. It makes an excellent gift for beginner-level artists. Author — Iain Stewart

Perfect for artists looking to grow beyond the studio, *En Plein Air: Watercolor* introduces beginning artists and fine-art enthusiasts to the core concepts of watercolor painting on location. Author — Ron Stocke.

Learn how to hand-forge iron with *Everyday Blacksmith*. This guidebook begins with shop basics, including safety, equipment, and basic techniques that are covered through a series of projects. Author — Nicholas Wicks.

Let your creativity bloom with *Expressive Flower Painting*. This book presents a range of creative painting exercises that help readers develop vibrant nature paintings. Learn to make colorful, immediate, and joyful works of art in a wide variety of media. Author — Lynn Whipple.

*Fashion Design Workshop: Remix* by Stephanie Corfee introduces budding designers to a variety of modern and inclusive fashion illustration techniques. Offering step-by-step tutorials, this instructional book encourages aspiring designers to explore their unique style.

Change the way you approach figure drawing. Figure Drawing for Artists: Making Every Mark Count teaches artists how to draw the human body from the first few marks of the quick sketch to the last stroke of the finished masterpiece with an easy-to-understand method. No more stiff, lifeless marks. Author — Steve Huston.

Learn to build functional pottery — without a wheel. *Handbuilt: A Potter's Guide* is perfect for beginners and pros who want to dive into a unique medium. Author Melissa Weiss takes an organic approach to creating pottery. Author - Melissa Weiss.

Not sure how to start your drawing of a flamingo or a flying squirrel? "How to Draw Almost Every Animal" is here to help. This illustrated sourcebook features more than 75 adorable animals to draw and doodle. Each illustration is broken down with step-by-step diagrams and helpful drawing tips. Author — Chika Miyata.

A perfect book for budding artists, *How to Draw Almost Every Day* challenges and inspires you to draw one simple illustration each day. Each image in this technique-driven book is broken down with step-by-step diagrams, making the process of creating the image easy to understand. Author — Kamo.

The ultimate craft and activity book packed with 150 activities ranging from playing pingpong with balloons, to nail art, to shadow puppets, to building a scooter racetrack. Kids ages 3 to 10 will find lots to do with the fun activities in this book. Author — Sarah Devos.

*Beginning Manga* treats aspiring illustrators to a fun, interactive learning experience with a variety of creative prompts, tips, exercises, and engaging projects. Learn to illustrate and create unique manga art in this fun step-by-step book. Author — Sonia Leong.

Learn essential watercolor, ink, and pencil techniques to produce stunning floral artwork with *Illustration Studio: Inking Florals* by Isa Down. This instructional book for beginners includes straightforward, step-by-step guidelines for creating common flowers.

Introduce children to the magic of art with *Jean-Michel Basquiat* by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This beautifully illustrated book tells Basquiat’s inspiring story as a pioneer of the graffiti street art movement that brought recognition to the artwork being created in urban landscapes.

Kawaii Doodle Class: Sketching Super-Cute Tacos, Sushi, Clouds, Flowers, Monsters, Cosmetics, and More by Zainab Khan and Pic Candle is a doodle book containing simple, step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to draw over 75 characters and objects. The Japanese word “kawaii” translates to "cute" and this how-to book includes incredibly cute clouds, monsters, teacups, lipsticks, and more. Enhance notebooks, stationery, artwork, and anything else you can put a marker to with these adorable doodles.

*Kawaii Kitties* is an instructional paperback for beginning artists. It contains step-by-step tutorials for drawing cats in costumes, cats in different poses, and various cat breeds in the Kawaii style. It also teaches techniques for creating artwork digitally so you can make drawings on your phone or tablet. Author — Olive Yong.

*Kawaii Kitties Coloring Book* contains over 100 pages of cute cats in this popular Japanese animation style. The kitties can be colored with crayons, colored pencils, or markers. It’s a wonderful gift for anyone who loves cats or coloring. Author — Taylor Vance. Paperback.

Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 Small Paintings is a complete course in acrylic painting, scaled down to alleviate any creative hangups or feelings of intimidation. Author and painter Mark Daniel Nelson demonstrates how small, 5" square paintings can set your creativity free.

Learn key art concepts by following the multidisciplinary approach of Renaissance artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci. *Leonardo's Art Workshop* guides young artists to experiment, create projects, and explore how art intersects with science and nature through STEAM learning. Author — Amy Leidtke.

Learn the fundamentals of science through a multidisciplinary approach inspired by Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci. *Leonardo's Science Workshop* explores how art intersects with science and nature through accessible, engaging explanations and hands-on learning. Author — Heidi A. Olinger.

Kids can express their creativity and learn about some of the world’s most inspiring individuals through the *Little People, Big Dreams Coloring Book* by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Featuring large faces of 15 of the world’s most influential figures, this book fosters an appreciation for diversity.

Improve your drawing skills by copying what you see. In *Love Colored Pencils* artist Vivian Wong takes beginning artists through a series of drawing how-tos. Exercises throughout offer fun ways to explore colored pencil art. Draw right in the book! Author — Vivian Wong.

From pinch pots and coiled boxes to soft slab tableware, *Mastering Hand Building* is a lifelong pursuit. In this book, Sunshine Cobb covers all the foundational skills, with lessons for constructing both simple and complex forms from clay. She also covers next-level techniques. Author — Sunshine Cobb.

Mastering the Potter's Wheel goes beyond the basics, offering a variety of throwing methods to take your work to the next level. For artists new to the potter's wheel, the book's approachable style makes learning easy. A valuable resource for any ceramics studio. Author - Ben Carter.

*Modern Acrylic* offers a creative approach to acrylic painting and features a variety of inspiring exercises and whimsical projects. Beginners, art students, and art hobbyists alike will enjoy learning basic painting techniques and concepts to create expressive works of art. Author — Blakely Little.

A contemporary, fresh approach to drawing. This book is filled with creative exercises and projects, information about drawing principles and techniques, and dynamic exploration of drawing mediums and tools. Author — Chelsea Ward.

Dive into the world of *Modern Watercolor*. This dynamic and inspirational guide will set you down a path of exploration. Learn to effectively use basic techniques and principles to create beautiful, expressive works of art. Author — Kristin Van Leuven.

Paint five stunning scenes inspired by America’s national parks with the National Parks Paint By Number Kit. Each image features a different national park, taking you from breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon to the waterfalls of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Get ready to paint the great outdoors with *Nature Painting in Watercolor.* You’ll learn to paint trees, leaves, ferns, florals, animals, and more with this easy-to-understand beginner’s guide. Author – Kristine A. Lombardi.

Learn to enjoy the painting journey, not the destination. *Paint Alchemy* explores the excitement of taking your painting technique to the next level and introduces artists to a new kind of painting practice. Author — Eva Magill-Oliver.

Paint Lab is packed with unique, experimental techniques and ideas designed to encourage learning through exploration and play. It's organized into 52 units, or "labs," which may be explored in any order that inspires you. Author — Deborah Forman.

The humble pencil is the world's most flexible and forgiving drawing material. In *Pencil Art Workshop* artist and educator Matt Rota explores the pencil's phenomenal range. Each chapter includes a gallery of inspiring works, step-by-step instructions, and a variety of illustrations. Author — Matt Rota.

Want to reproduce images from virtually any source and apply them to a myriad of surfaces? "Playing with Image Transfers" teaches you how, and also offers project plans for items such as gift boxes, albums, sketchbook covers, and more. Author — Courtney Cerruti.

Learn about famous artists’ lives through their masterpieces. The Portrait of an Artist series dives into the lives of Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Claude Monet, and Georgia O’Keeffe in a clear, thoughtful way. Author — Lucy Brownridge.

Artist and popular workshop instructor Traci Bunkers can turn just about anything into an interesting stamp, printing block, or tool. In Print & Stamp Lab, she shows you how to see overlooked, everyday objects in a new way, and how to "MacGyver" them into easy-to-use printing blocks and tools.

Take your drawing skills to the next level with *Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil*. This guidebook is filled with tips, techniques, and step-by-step directions for working with colored pencils to create lifelike hair, skin, eyes, and other features. Author — Karen Hull.

*STEAM Play and Learn* teaches kids that learning can be fun. Perfect for preschool age children, the 20 easy-to-follow projects are centered about STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering arts, and math). Author — Ana Dziengel.

Keep kids busy, creative, and entertained at home, school, camps, and parties with *Stitch and String Lab For Kids*. Intended to be taught or guided by an adult, this activity book includes easy-to-follow illustrated instructions and a curriculum-friendly format. Author — Cassie Stephens.

*Success in Art: Drawing Hands & Feet* by Ken Goldman is a handy instructional book for intermediate-level artists interested in perfecting their skills. This guide provides step-by-step techniques to help you draw realistic hands and feet using conté sticks, charcoal, and graphite.

*Tangle-Inspired Botanicals* includes more than 200 illustrations, including many finished artworks, and written instruction. Get tangled up in the serenity of the natural world. Author — Sharla R. Hicks.

This engaging book contains tutorials for drawing 75 different animals, breaking down each subject into 10 simple steps. All you need to get started is a pen or pencil and a piece of paper! Author — Heather Kilgour.

Find out how easy floral illustration can be in *Ten Step Drawing: Flowers*. The book features 75 illustrated tutorials, each broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps. Author — Mary Woodin.

Read about the most fascinating and creative couples of the art world in “The Art of Love”. From Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera to Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg, this book explores the loving and sometimes challenging relationships behind famous works of art. Author — Kate Bryan.

Discover the colorful, creative world of paint pouring with *The Art of Paint Pouring*. Paint pouring artist Amanda VanEver offers tips and step-by-step instructions for this approachable art form. Author — Amanda VanEver.

Authored by Gabriel Campanario, founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers, this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and explores how it is being practiced today. Author — Gabriel Campanario.

*The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy* is the perfect resource for beginners, as well as more seasoned handletterers looking to develop their skills further. Author — Abbey Sy.

With *The Grown-Up’s Guide to Crafting with Kids* by Vicki Manning, adults and kids can create over 25 fun and easy projects together while also learning about art, math, and science. These activities are suitable for beginning crafters, and they use affordable, easy-to-access materials.

Discover more than 20 step-by-step fun fluid art and interactive paint pour projects for kids and adults alike inside *The Grown-Up’s Guide to Painting with Kids* by Jennifer McCully. This paperback shows you how to pour paint with kids to create colorful works of art together using affordable and accessible materials.

Embark on an adventure in color with *The New Color Mixing Companion*. Created by artist and popular Instagrammer Josie Lewis, this hands-on guide features approachable lessons, projects, and exercises on how to mix color and create exciting palettes. Author — Josie Lewis.

*The Pocket Complete Color Harmony* by Tina Sutton explores the versatility, psychology, and power of color. This reference guide is an excellent gift for intermediate artists or creative professionals.

Learn the age-old art of Chinese ink painting with T*he Spirit of the Brus*h. Chinese brush painting is one of the oldest continually practiced art forms in the world. Its minimalist approach continues to have enormous appeal. Author — Sungsook Hong Setton.

Explore the world of pyrography with *The Wood Burn Book: An Essential Guide to the Art of Pyrography* by Rachel Strauss, and discover a modern take on the timeless art form of woodburning.

Explore diversity and learn how different cultures around the globe mark special occasions with *A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals* by Frances Lincoln. This children’s book delves into national holidays, historically significant dates, and fun occasions celebrated throughout the world.

Learn the basics of comic book creation with *You Can Draw Comic Book Characters* by Spencer Brinkerhoff III. Designed to inspire your own unique ideas, this instructional book provides easy step-by-step drawing projects on how to illustrate over 25 different comic book characters from heroer to villains each with their own backstory and powers.