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Bursting with practical techniques, engaging artist profiles and inspirational galleries, this book combines an authoritative category killer approach with a contemporary aesthetic guaranteed to appeal to all artists. Its up-to-date approach is a far cry from the dry instructions and dated artwork that feature in more traditional art books.

This is a guide to a life well-lived. It is about the wonder of the everyday and the lessons that age brings. Wear stripes. Eat chocolate. Don't leave empty-handed. But also embrace change, let go of what doesn't matter and take care of something or someone other than yourself. 'The Swedish Art of Ageing Well' is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead and pleasures to be enjoyed every day.

Ed Vere offers a joyful and inspirational celebration of beauty, mistakes and the artist in all of us. One brave little artist goes on one epic adventure to share her art, and in doing so learns that it doesn't matter if you colour outside the lines, that art is full of heart - and that maybe you are an artist too!

In April 1944 a teenager named Rudolf Vrba was planning a daring and unprecedented escape from Auschwitz. After hiding in a pile of timber planks for three days while 3,000 SS men and their bloodhounds searched for him, Vrba and his fellow escapee Fred Wetzler would eventually cross Nazi-occupied Poland on foot, as penniless fugitives. Their mission: to tell the world the truth of the Final Solution. A thrilling history with enormous historical implications, 'The Escape Artist' tells the extraordinary story of a complex man who would seek escape again and again: first from Auschwitz, then from his past, even from his own name.

Fascinated with mysticism and spiritualism from an early age, Austin Osman Spare practiced automatic drawing before the Surrealists and developed a unique system of magic. This biography charts the rise and fall and rise again of British art's darkest star.

The world's most renowned art forger reveals the secrets behind his decades of painting like the Masters - exposing an art world that is far more corrupt than we ever knew while providing an art history lesson wrapped in sex, drugs, and Caravaggio.

Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different times of year to ground artists in natural cycles and integrate creative activity with a strong sense of place and character. Alongside advice on growing your own plants (such as flax or nettles) for creative work, the book is packed with practical ideas for foraging - from weeds, dandelions and other plants useful for making cordage, or leaves that can be stitched, quilted and shaped into vessels, to grass, wool, plastics and mud that can be gathered and delightfully repurposed by the textile artist.

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Get ahead in popular S.T.E.A.M. careers by learning to think like the experts and developing a growth mindset Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real artists look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good artist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to improve their artistic skills and thinking. By uncovering the way that real artists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top artists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Art or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A Scientist

It is 1973 and Jude - known to her friends as Toto - has just graduated from art school and moves into a house in a run-down part of Leeds. Jude is a chaotic wild child who flirts with the wrong kind of people, drinks too much and gets stoned too often. Never happy to stay in one place for very long, her restlessness takes her on hitchhiking jaunts up and down the country. Her best friend, Nel, is the only steady influence Jude has but Nel's life isn't as perfect as it seems. Reports of attacks on women punctuate the news and Jude takes off again, suffocated by an affair she has been having with a married woman. But what she doesn't realise is that the violence is moving ever closer to home. At the same time infamous murderers, Fred and Rosemary West, are stalking the country, on the lookout for girls like Jude.

A picture-book retelling of Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species'; this accessible work brings evolution to the younger generation through stylish illustrations and a simple, easy-to-understand text. The Darwin family illustration in this edition has been updated to include Darwin's two children who died in infancy.

Highlighting both the relevance of Banksy's street art and how his impact has continued to spread, 'Planet Banksy' brings together some of the very best pieces of art from all corners of the world that have been inspired by Banksy, as well as featuring some of his own innovative, profound and controversial work. Highlighting both the relevance of Banksy's street art and how his impact has continued to spread, Planet Banksy brings together some of the very best pieces of art from all corners of the world that have been inspired by Banksy, as well as featuring some of his own innovative, profound and controversial work.`A thought-provoking comparison with the works of his students.' Publishers Weekly______Banksy is the world's foremost graffiti artist, his work adorning streets, walls and bridges across nations and continents. His stencil designs are instantly recognizable and disturbingly precise in their social and political commentary, flavoured with subtle humour and self-awareness. More popular than ever, Banksy has spawned countless imitators, students and fans alike, his fame - although unlooked-for - inevitably transmitting his ideas and work to the international arena.With a range of topics for the graffiti lover, coming from a variety of inspirational sources, this book provides an overview of how Banksy's work is changing the face of modern art - as well as the urban landscape. Distilling his influence and his genius into an easily accessible full-colour 128 pages, this is the perfect purchase for any fan of Banksy or the graffiti art scene.

Humanity attempts to reason, navigate and, above all, survive in a desolate cosmos. Cixin Liu's 'Sea of Dreams' is now realised as a graphic novel for the first time.

Learn to paint colourful watercolours using only three colours in this collection of projects, tips and techniques from the innovative 'Take Three Colours' series. Each of the 25 projects explores a variety of watercolour techniques and walks the reader through a sequence of clear steps using a selection of three pure colours and their many mixes, and only three brushes to complete the work. Project themes include landscapes, seascapes, flowers, mountains, lakes and rivers and snow scenes. There is also a comprehensive glossary at the end of the book, exploring some of the most commonly used terms and techniques featured in the book.

If you have ever wanted a complete course in how to sketch effectively, but lacked the confidence to start, then this book is for you.

A collection of art and handicraft activities from painting to photography to woodwork, with some art and design history and biographical information as well.

A one-stop handbook of everything you need to know to get the most out of your passion for art. It delivers what you need to become a more confident, creative artist - whatever your level of skill or experience.

'Döstädning', or the art of death cleaning, is a Swedish phenomenon by which the elderly and their families set their affairs in order. Whether it's sorting the family heirlooms from the junk, downsizing to a smaller place, or setting up a system to help you stop misplacing your keys, death cleaning gives us the chance to make the later years of our lives as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Whatever your age, Swedish death cleaning can be used to help you de-clutter your life, and take stock of what's important. Radical and joyous, this book can help you or someone you love immeasurably, and offers the chance to celebrate and reflect on all the tiny joys that make up a long life along the way.

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK "Eloquent and moving...Joshi masterfully balances a yearning for self-discovery with the need for familial love."—Publishers Weekly Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman's struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel. Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own... Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow—a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does. Look for The Secret Keeper of Jaipur from New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi!

Whether you are a budding artist or a professional wishing to develop your skills, This Ultimate Drawing Book is the perfect companion for you. Learn to draw everything from the texture of a silken cloth to a body in dynamic movement with this easy-to-follow guide. Barrington Barber is a working artist and best-selling author of many practical art titles, providing clear and practical guidance as well as helping you develop your own artistic style. This drawing book provides step-by-step sequences on a multitude of skills. Learn to: • Depict the elements in a landscape, such as water, trees and sky • Portray the texture of different materials • Convey the features and movement of humans • Compose an original still life Providing examples from master artists such as Di Vinci and Rubens, and breaking down their work's successful elements, Barrington Barber will help you bring your own drawings to life.