71 BOOKS WATERCOLOUR FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER By Matthew Palmer £14.99 9781800923324 Search Press Best-selling artist and tutor Matthew Palmer is renowned for his beautiful, detailed paintings and his ability to teach effective painting using simple, friendly, step-by-step techniques. This revised and updated anniversary edition celebrates 10 years since this best-selling book was first published. In addition to the time-proven instruction of the original it includes three brand-new projects, over a dozen new or updated exercises and techniques, over 30 brand-new finished paintings plus fresh tips that Matthew has learned over the past decade. We say: There’s key advice for every beginner, including a handy brushstroke comparison guide. Watercolour MENOPAUSE MAKES By Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh £20 9781800922549 Search Press Sew your way through the menopause with creativity, confidence and a joyful riot of colour! Discover 10 beginnerfriendly sewing projects to create beautiful accessories and wearables for yourself, or to gift to friends. Feel good while making the projects and feel even better using them: the act of sewing can help to curb brain fog and anxiety, while the finished pieces will keep you cool, relieve insomnia, and hopefully inspire some pampering and self-care. We say: This vibrant book from sewing experts Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh is here to transform how you experience this important life transition. Sewing ANNIE SLOAN COLOURFUL LIVING By Annie Sloan £16.99 9781800654150 CICO Books Every project in the book transforms an unloved secondhand item into something beautiful and unique, and Annie provides expert advice on sourcing the original pieces at flea markets and online. The projects are grouped by simplicity and the length of time required to complete each one, from an afternoon to a weekend. The techniques used range from painting to gilding, dyeing fabric, stamping, printing and stencilling and each one is clearly explained in easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. We say: In 2023 Annie was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to interior design. What an achievement! Interiors Drawing 10 STEP DRAWING: FIGURES By Justine Lecouffe £9.99 9781800923072 Search Press 10 Step Drawing: Figures offers an easy starting point for any illustrator looking to create realistic drawings of people. All you need is a pen and paper: learning to draw has never been easier! Learn how to draw people in natural, everyday poses such as resting, eating, walking or playing, or choose dynamic, mid-action poses, from skiing and surfing to dancing. We say: Once you’ve mastered the basics you can apply the techniques and draw your own family members and friends too!
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