books by North Light Books     books:       Collage Discovery Workshop59 reviews Claudine Hellmuth North Light Books, 2003 I highly recommend this book. This is a book that I just love! When I first got this book, I had been trying to make collage artwork using magazine images, etc. But all my artwork looked like crap, to put it mildly. And I'm usually pretty good at creating beautiful artwork, even when I don't know what I'm doing (ok, so I'm a little vain about my art). But I just couldn't figure out how people created some of the collage ...             Keys to Drawing43 reviews Bert Dodson North Light Books, 1990 creative method Very good book. I appreciate the method, creative and original at the same time. It makes everything seem easy and attractive and unlike other books can help you develop your own vision instead of becoming an imitator. Raluca             Bead on a Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry102 reviews Sharilyn Miller North Light Books, 2005 Bead on a wire This is a good book for learning the basics. It is very clear and easy to follow. The author has a great imagination.             The Polymer Clay Techniques Book40 reviews Sue Heaser North Light Books, 1999 most inclusive book I have a few books on polymer clay but this book teaches everything from simple beads to how to make figures. I wish this was the first book I bought . Very inspiring             Mixed-Media Mosaics: Techniques and Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads & Other Embellishments41 reviews Laurie Mika North Light Books, 2007 wonderful book. This is an excellent book, for both mosiac and polymer clay people. My daughter works with mosiac and I with polymer and when I saw it I had to have one too. Very nice picture and instructions.             The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook - Landscapes55 reviews Gordon Mackenzie North Light Books, 2006 Best complete "how to" that I have found Truly an essential notebook. This is NOT a colour-by-numbers step-by-step book, but a concise list of techniques with how and when to use them. The author, Gordon MacKenzie, writes with humour and humanity. It is like being guided by a good friend. Go ahead, have some fun.             The Art of Painting Animals on Rocks37 reviews Lin Wellford North Light Books, 1994 As useful as it was when I first read it I have a nostalgia for this book: I first picked it up in a library in the 90's and got so excited about rock painting that our front entry was greeted by a variety of small pebble animals. I wasn't much of an artist then, and it showed, but I was still very proud of my creations and my parents still keep the little rocks as key-hiding stones in their front yard. (Shh! Don't tell them I let you ...             Your Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint36 reviews Curtis L Heuser North Light Books, 2007 A Glimpse Into An Artist's Soul Reading Heuser's book was like taking a journey into the artist's soul. The book is an exploration of his restoring a delapidated and cold house into a dwelling rich in comfort and character. The tips given within are simple, straight forward, economical and encourage even the most extreme novice to try and turn their own home into a living canvas that expresses their own individual style. This ...             Taking Flight: Inspiration And Techniques To Give Your Creative Spirit Wings98 reviews Kelly Rae Roberts North Light Books, 2008 So much more.... Kelly Rae's insight into the creative journey was such an inspiration to me. As a professional designer who took the safe path in terms of life choices - Her ability to communicate the spirit of a new and modern creative community gave me the gentle nudge to embrace my heart's path. I am drawing and painting again - FOR ME. I have learned to reach out to a new generation of artists who place ...             Exhibition 36: Mixed Media Demonstrations + Explorations38 reviews Susan Tuttle North Light Books, 2008 A Keeper I've bought so many of this type of book, read it in one sitting, thought about trying a technique, then either sold it away or let it sit gathering dust on the bookshelf. Susan has managed to pull together not only great eye candy and interesting techniques, but my preferred diet of a full meat and potatoes meal of insightful text. Both her writing and that of the other artists who share their ...             Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay27 reviews Katherine Dewey North Light Books, 2000 LOVE THIS BOOK !!! LOT'S OF TALENT WENT INTO THIS BOOK. Everyone needs to get this book if they are interested in working with clay. Great Book what else can I say ?             Metal Craft Discovery Workshop30 reviews Linda O'Brien, Opie O'Brien North Light Books, 2005 Now this is recycling! What a joy! If you can follow well organized (with lots of photos!) instructions written as if you were talking over the fence, this is the book for you. It is not only very instructional but more so inspirational. From tools to image transferring with all the step by step instruction without "selling" unnecessary stuff that will set in the workshop unused, this is a wonderful source. Read it ...             The New Creative Artist28 reviews Nita Leland North Light Books, 2006 The New Creative Artist by Nita Leland This is a lovely book and a very practical resource that I will use over and over. This book has lots of tips and inspiring quotes and will be a great resource not only for myself but also for my students to develope their creative talents.             Drawing People: How to Portray the Clothed Figure23 reviews Barbara Bradley North Light Books, 2003 invaluable Not only is this book an invaluable guide to drawing the clothed figure, it is also one of the best books I've seen on drawing period. All of the important principles of drawing are in this book. These principles are clearly presented and well organized with a good mixture of easy to read text and beautiful illustrations. For clothed figure there is nothing else remotely comparable to it on the ...             How to Make Clay Characters33 reviews Maureen Carlson North Light Books, 1997 How to make Clay Characters How to make clay characters by Maureen Carlson is not available to buy in Australia. I had it on loan from my local library but only for limited periods and it was never long enough. I am happy to say that although it may have been printed initially a long time ago I am delighted to have obtained it as it has such excellent instructions and lots of handy hints for the polymer clay first timer ...             Watercolor Basics - Let?s Get Started25 reviews Jack Reid North Light Books, 1998 Great Book for Beginner I have just started with watercolor and have minimal artistic background. I had one or two other beginner books that I was using while waiting for this to come in the mail. Although these were rated pretty highly I have found "Let's Get Started" to be the best at, well..., getting started. It uses exercises to teach basic techniques. The author gives some concise but thorough instruction and then ...             Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil23 reviews Ann Kullberg North Light Books, 2002 "Soft Realism" is a winner This is a beautiful book with large colourful photos and great step by step instructions. It covers a wide range of subjects including the proper materials and techniques to use, as well as a wide variety of subject matters. It shows you how to draw and colour subjects such as a wicker basket, furniture, window frames, shiny surfaces, a waterfall, a garden in bloom, individual flowers and plants, ...             Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls: Create a Fantasy World in Polymer Clay31 reviews Maureen Carlson North Light Books, 2006 cool pics! I got this as a gift for a friend and she seems to be enjoying it a lot.             The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girl's Guide to Handmade Jewelry27 reviews Jennifer Perkins North Light Books, 2008 The Best Craft Book Around. This wonderful book ticks all the boxes. Stylish & decorative - you'll want to leave it on your coffee table for everyone to admire. Incredibly inspiring - you'll be searching kitchen drawers, your kids' rooms, your craft stash & the local op shop for project items. Very, very informative - Perkins has a wonderful writing style that lets her give us lots of techniques & tips in a way ...             Texture Effects for Rubber Stamping27 reviews Nancy Curry North Light Books, 2004 This will replace all other stamping resource books!! This is a must-have book for serious stamper's. Nancy's techniques are very detailed and creative. You'll be surprised how many supplies you have on hand and around the house when trying her techniques. I've read the book twice and I've tried all her techniques. Believe me you will not be able to put this book down. 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