This is not your grandmother's knitting and crochet! For those ready to break away from the pattern books and create wearable pieces of fiber art, freeform is an exciting discovery. It's a technique that abandons strict garment design and builds up simple shapes out of gorgeous textured yarns--with the knitter sometimes making it up as she goes along. Start with the step-by-step clinics on how to create fragments and motifs like chevrons, flowers, and spirals. Then take inspiration from the color photographs and combine luscious yarns in intricate patchworks. The result? Something amazingly unique. There's guidance on creating fabulously fashionable capes, stylish shoulder bags, intriguing scarves and hats, avant-garde jewelry, and even handy cell phone holders. Set your creativity free!
"James Victore is hell-bent on world domination, one graphic design project at a time. A self-taught designer, Victore's work is vivid, memorable and often controversial. In this funny and honest book Victore takes readers through a collection of his greatest hits", telling the stories behind the work, his inspirations, process and lessons learned. Throughout his career he has sought comrades, not clients - brave, smart collaborators who have given him the freedom to reinterpret old design solutions and to pressure viewers to think about issues and ideas in a new way. The result is a body of work that for 20 years has been plastered on the streets of New York, exhibited at MoMA and featured in magazines all over the world. The book will be wrapped in a poster jacket, created by Victore specifically for the book, and will have three edge black stain and hot pink ribbon bookmark, making it a must-have design object for students, graphic designers and anyone with an interest in the power of ink on paper." --Publisher description.
Enter a creative world of floral fantasy with 30 ready-to-color art activities in this inspiring coloring book for grown-ups, printed on high quality extra-thick paper.
How to write a novel in the most efficient way by tackling the hardest part before you start to write, from top book coach Jennie Nash "This process makes me want to write, and it makes what I'm writing better. I read it before every draft. It's that good." -KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters Whether you're writing your first novel or your tenth, there is a temptation to pin it to the page before it disappears. It's such a brilliant idea and you can see the whole thing shimmering in your mind, just out of reach. Maybe you do some work on character development and plotting, but you're a racehorse at the gate, ready to run, ready to write. This book is an argument to stop and define the foundational elements of your story before you keep writing - which means understanding your motivation as a writer, considering your reader's expectations, and making sure your story has a solid structure that will hold up inside and out from beginning to end. This clarity is what gives a novel its power and a writer their confidence. Jennie Nash is the creator of the Book Coach Certification program at Author Accelerator and has taught hundreds of book coaches and thousands of novelists how to use the Blueprint for a Book system-and the Inside Outline at the heart of it - to help them produce their best work in the most efficient way. "Jennie Nash turned me into a plotter and changed the way I think about approaching any new project. I'm an Inside Outside outline fan for life!" -Alison Hammer, author of You and Me and Us and Little Pieces of Me "If you are about to start writing or revising your novel - hold up! You need this book before putting fingers to keyboard. It's a step-by-step design-your-novel manual that encapsulates the most important aspect of great story-telling: how to reach deep into your writerly heart and into the heart of the story you want to bring to life." - Janet Fox, author of The Artifact Hunters "I will sing the praises of the Inside Outline forever. It's f*ing genius." -Carla Naumburg, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids "The Inside Outline is making writing easier. I can focus more on the writing rather than discovering what the scene is about when I'm creating it. Why isn't every writer using it? Instead, people are plonking down good money to be told ten key steps in writing dialogue or setting a scene. I'm so grateful I'm no longer one of them." - Kate Kimball, first time novelist
Travel to North America's most famous national parks as you color them to life! Featuring 32 stunning line art designs of awe-inspiring landscapes found in Yosemite, Yellowstone, Acadia, Banff, and countless other national parks, this adult coloring book is a remarkable adventure to the most majestic scenes in nature. Fun facts complement each illustration, and helpful tips on coloring materials and techniques and a gallery of fully colored examples are also included. Designs are printed on a single side of high-quality paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.
Notebook Doodles Flowers isn't "just another" kid coloring book--it's designed specifically for the design-savvy TWEEN who thinks kids books are too juvenile and mom's adult coloring books are too, well...adult Inside this book, youthful readers will discover 30 interactive coloring pages on fun floral themes. They will also find a coloring art lesson, 20 inspiring color palettes, 8 pages of colored examples, and inspiring quotes to go with every design. Watercolors, colored pencils, markers, crayons, and gel pens will all look stunning on high-quality, extra-thick paper. Each page is perforated, so when it's finished, it can easily be removed to hang up or give as a gift.
Are you a crochet enthusiast looking for inspiration to take your craft to the next level? Look no further than Floral Fantasies: 200 Crochet Flower Patterns to Inspire Your Creativity. This comprehensive guide is packed with stunning floral designs that will ignite your imagination and help you create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. With over 200 patterns to choose from, you'll never run out of ideas for your next project. From delicate roses to bold sunflowers, each pattern is expertly crafted to capture the beauty and intricacy of real flowers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll find patterns that suit your skill level and challenge you to grow as an artist. But Floral Fantasies is more than just a pattern book. It's a journey through the world of crochet, filled with tips, tricks, and techniques to help you master your craft. You'll learn how to choose the right yarn, read patterns, and create your own unique designs. And with detailed instructions and full-color photos for each pattern, you'll have everything you need to bring your vision to life. But don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our readers have to say: "I've been crocheting for years, but Floral Fantasies has taken my craft to a whole new level. The patterns are so beautiful and detailed, and the instructions are easy to follow. I've already made several pieces that I'm proud to show off!" - Sarah, 32 "I bought this book as a presentsfor my mom, who loves to crochet. She was thrilled with it and has already made several of the patterns. I'm so glad I found this book - it's the good presentsfor any crochet lover!" - Emily, 27 So what are you waiting for? Grab a copy of Floral Fantasies today and start creating your own beautiful crochet flowers. With its stunning designs, expert guidance, and endless inspiration, this book is a must-have for any crochet enthusiast. Order now and take your craft to the next level!
