Central Skagit Library District

Create, relax, and inspire one stroke at a time with The Great Zentangle Book! Zentangle(r) is a meditative art in which lines and shapes are created and combined to make one intricate piece of artwork. Complied by certified Zentangle trainer, Beate Winkler, these 100 step-by-step Zentangle patterns will help you relax while creating approachable and beautiful works of art. Discover beautiful tangles from artists from around the world, including Zentangle...

The art of botanical drawing and painting brings you closer to nature! In this lushly illustrated book, master painter and art teacher Hidenari Kobayashi provides step-by-step instructions showing you how to create botanical drawings and paintings in the popular French botanical style. He details all the tools and materials needed, describes in detail the techniques you'll use, and walks you through the creative process of drawing and painting 18...

Olvidarse del paisaje del artista visual Guillermo Mena cautiva con su modo de trabajar con el residuo de los bosques, su recoger ramas caídas, hacer la quema y obtener material para el dibujo. Atrae esa metamorfosis de la materia y su escritura metapoética, experiencial, que muestra al artista en la relación que establece entre la palabra y el devenir de su pensamiento. Lectores/espectadores tendrán la posibilidad de acercarse a ese carácter...

Elizabeth's doodles give her teacher an idea for student projects - and end up helping Elizabeth deal with feelings big and small.

¿Qué hay en la granja? Colorea y descubre: el tractor, el espantapájaros, el prado, el establo, el molino, la noria, el horno, el corral.

¡Cuántos oficios hay! Colorea y descubre: el fotógrafo, el cocinero, el cartero, el pintor, la secretaria, la niñera, el músico, el médico, la peluquera, el arquitecto, el panadero, ... y muchos más todavía.

Learn to draw charming objects! Filled with colorful illustrations and step-by-step explanations, How to Draw an Object is the perfect introduction to the art of sketching. The delightful illustrations are equal parts inspiration and tutorial and are sure to have even the shyest artists reaching for a sketchbook. The book begins with simple explanations of drawing fundamentals-how to use perspective and draw basic shapes like cubes, cylinders,...

Help kids ages 6 to 9 learn how to draw, one line at a time Did you know that any kid can learn how to draw an adorable kitty cat or a fearsome dragon? This step-by-step drawing book makes it simple for aspiring artists with handy tips, beginner advice, and, of course, lots of things they can practice drawing one line at a time! Go beyond other drawing books for kids with: • Beginner lessons-This book introduces concepts like shapes, lines,...

Teenager June must figure out how to exist in a world where she's the only one left with a heart--and whether she wants to keep hers at all.

"In this lushly illustrated book, master painter and art teacher Hidenari Kobayashi provides step-by-step instructions showing you how to create botanical drawings and paintings in the popular French botanical style. He details all the tools and materials needed, describes in detail the techniques you'll use, and walks you through the creative process of drawing and painting 18 different botanical subjects. A Step-by-Step Guide to Botanical Drawing...