Author: Lee Hammond
Publisher: North Light Book
Keywords: drawing, series, discover, hands, real, draw
Number of Pages: 79
Published: 1997-10-15
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 0891348174
ISBN-13: 9780891348177

Step-by-step instructions reveal the key to drawing hands that are descriptive and life-like, with tips on making hands look old, young, feminine or masculine and ways to use light and shade to create depth and interest.

Author: Carrie Stuart Park
Publisher: North Light Book
Keywords: faces, realistic, drawing, secrets
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2003-01-15
List price: $23.99
ISBN-10: 1581802161
ISBN-13: 9781581802160

This book will have beginning artists of all ages drawing faces that are strikingly realistic and detailed. Artist Carrie Stuart Parks honed her fast and effective drawing skills as a professional forensic artist. Here she makes drawing fun and easy, showing beginners how to render vivid self portraits and portraits of others, all in a matter of hours. Artists will successfully learn how to master proportions and map facial features accurately. They will then study shapes within a composition and learn to draw them realistically. Lastly, artists will study the subject’s values and use th

Author: Nita Leland
Publisher: North Light Book
Keywords: contrast, unity, harmony, guide, color, artist, confident
Number of Pages: 159
Published: 2008-10-21
List price: $29.99
ISBN-10: 1600610129
ISBN-13: 9781600610127

The approach to color theory in Confident Color makes selecting colors easy and efficient. Readers will learn the importance of color schemes and color contrasts and how to use them effectively when painting. They will learn how to create a color scheme or palette for their paintings, as well as how to use similar colors, contrasting colors, neutrals and complements to take their compositions to new heights. A lively illustrated color glossary provides a refresher on color basics so that the reader can focus on more complex theories.Alleviates the struggle artists have when determining color c

Author: Debbie Chialta
Publisher: North Light Book
Keywords: melt, pour, soap, using, projects, squeaky, clean, soapylove
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2009-09-16
List price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 1600611702
ISBN-13: 9781600611704

Melt & Pour and so much more!Soapylove shows you how to turn a glycerin melt-and-pour soap base into tempting, stylish soaps. You’ll learn fun and easy techniques for 25 yummy projects featuring bright colors, amazing designs and delicious scents.Glycerin melt-and-pour soap is very easy to use?a microwave or stovetop is all you need! There is no messy boiling or complicated mixing.Techniques not yet found in any glycerin soap project book, including how to make cameos, plaid patterns, soap pops and even jelly donut soaps.The ins and outs of melt-and-pour soap supplies, allowing you to ex

Author: Jim Krause
Publisher: North Light Book
Keywords: typographic, treatments, effects, graphic, index, idea
Number of Pages: 311
Published: 2000-05-01
List price: $22.99
ISBN-10: 1581800460
ISBN-13: 9781581800463

Author: Mary Jo McGraw
Publisher: North Light Book
Keywords: techniques, stamping, rubber, creative
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 1998-10-15
List price: $22.99
ISBN-10: 0891348786
ISBN-13: 9780891348788

A guide to creating greeting cards, stationary, and decorated announcements using rubber stamps which includes 30 step-by-step projects.

Author: Alan Swa
Publisher: North Light Book
Keywords: layout, design, understand
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2003-04-30
List price: $23.99
ISBN-10: 1581804350
ISBN-13: 9781581804355

The new edition is basically a complete overhaul of the original, very popular edition. The design process is explored in incremental stages, taking one elemental at a time. Each section offers advice on methods and uses of self-assessment. Book is made up of 3 sections each with topics illustrated with 9-12 specifically- commissioned mini designs to show options, set exercises for reader and then self- critique and professional examples from around the world. Sections are: Basic design principles (60 pps) teaches ground rules of balance and harmony in design including basic design, typefaces