Master the Secret of Creating Spectacular Flowers in Colored Pencil When it comes to choosing a subject, flowers are a perennial favorite for artists because of their exciting variety and complexity of color, texture and details. It's amazing, then, that their vibrant natures can be captured so realistically with the simple and direct medium of colored pencil. The "secret" is making the most of colored pencil's distinctive translucent properties with techniques such as layering, burnishing and underpainting. Gary Greene--along with six other respected colored pencil artists--shows you how in 64 step-by-step demonstrations. Arranged from azalea to zinnia for easy reference, these demonstrations detail the methods and specific colors for creating a variety of flowers, including: anthurium • amaryllis • aster • begonia • bird of paradise • cactus flower • calla lily • camellia • carnation • chrysanthemum • cineraria • crocus • columbine • daffodil • dahlia • Easter cactus • foxglove • fuchsia • geranium • Gerbera daisy • gladiolus • hibiscus • hydrangea • hyacinth • iris • lily • lupine • magnolia • marigold • nasturtium • passion flower • peony • petunia • poinsettia • poppy • primrose • rhododendron • slipperwort • snapdragon • sunflower • trillium • tulip • water lily Complete with advice on the best tools and reference materials, this unique guide helps you capture the beauty of flowers in colored pencil.

Drawing with colored pencils is an artistic technique that combines sketching and color, offering a lighter, more translucent texture. In the long history of Chinese art, birds and flowers have been a common theme in paintings. This book will teach you how to use vibrant colored pencils to depict birds and flowers with auspicious meanings, opening up a unique natural world. Through numerous tutorials comprising pictures and detailed explanations, you will be able to use the simplest drawing tools to create colorful, beautifully composed works of art. You will:&· Master the process of drawing 10 types of flowers and 10 types of birds;&· Gain a wealth of practical drawing skills through explanations of composition, coloring analysis, and tips on important and difficult points;&· Obtain the line drafts of 10 works of art that beginners can easily copy;&· Discover the culture of Chinese birds and flowers, and unlock broader creative inspiration;&· Experience the beauty of nature through a variety of colors.Opening this book is like stepping into a secret garden, with the scent of flowers and the chirping of birds, allowing you to capture moving moments of pure beauty with pencil strokes.

Describes techniques used to draw birds with colored pencils and offers instructions for drawing twelve different species, including robins, cactus wrens, and others.

Designer Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill Studio is known for her beautiful, often whimsical, stitchery designs. In her first-ever book, you'll learn how to re-create Meg's signature shaded embroidery motifs using colored-pencil tinting. Whether you're in the mood for something small, such as stitched jewelry or a snap-closure bag, or if a framed embroidery piece is what you're after, you'll find those--plus a lap quilt, quilted pillow, sewing notions, and more. Plenty of how-to photos and stunning project photos will have your fingers itching to stitch!

From waders such as the spoonbill to the woodland-dwelling wild turkey and backyard species like the cedar waxwing, this collection portrays 46 birds. Each is identified and depicted in its natural habitat.

Enter a world of endless creativity and whimsy with this must-have guide to creating charming and decorative drawings! Transform your journals, cards, gifts and place settings into a "canvas of cuteness" with adorable colored pencil drawings. There's no need for expensive art supplies—these delightful doodles are brought to life with just 12 inexpensive pencils! The whimsical examples in this book will get you excited about drawing everything from baguettes and mushrooms and cherry blossoms to bluebirds, macarons, calico cats and more—including holiday motifs and colorful lettering! Even if you've always thought "I can't draw," you can approach these 21 lessons with the confidence of knowing that the step-by-step instructions and demonstration videos provide all the support you need to start enjoying this wonderful pastime right away. Get ready to draw adorable motifs like the following: Cuddly creatures from charming kitties to lovable hedgehogs and forest animals. You'll be amazed how easy it is to draw their sweet expressions, soft fur and whiskers! Brightly colored flowers and plants — a botanical bounty awaits, from vibrant tulips and romantic roses to lucky clovers and creeping ivy! Irresistible foods from luscious cupcakes, crusty French bread and juicy strawberries to other treats that look good enough to eat! And so much more — bright ribbons, elegant seashells, enchanting castles and motifs to celebrate each season of the year These playful drawings will add splashes of color and flair to correspondence, sketchbooks and more, and are a perfect way to decorate your spaces or create personalized gifts!

Thirty years after the smashing success of Zelda, Nancy Milford returns with a stunning second act. Savage Beauty is the portrait of a passionate, fearless woman who obsessed American ever as she tormented herself. If F. Scott Fitzgerald was the hero of the Jazz Age, Edna St. Vincent Millay, as flamboyant in her love affairs as she was in her art, was its heroine. The first woman ever to win the Pulitzer Prize, Millay was dazzling in the performance of herself. Her voice was likened to an instrument of seduction and her impact on crowds, and on men, was legendary. Yet beneath her studied act, all was not well. Milford calls her book "a family romance"—for the love between the three Millay sisters and their mother was so deep as to be dangerous. As a family, they were like real-life Little Women, with a touch of Mommie Dearest. Nancy Milford was given exclusive access to Millay's papers, and what she found was an extraordinary treasure. Boxes and boxes of letter flew back and forth among the three sisters and their mother—and Millay kept the most intimate diary, one whose ruthless honesty brings to mind Sylvia Plath. Written with passion and flair, Savage Beauty is an iconic portrait of a woman's life.