Editorial Review

In the centuries-old tradition of the true porcelain artist, Astrid de Sartiges creates exquisite little works of art on porcelain tableware. Cups and saucers, plates and platters, bowls and candlesticks are strewn with delicate draftsmanship in lovely colors, featuring dainty florals, striking graphics (an elaborate alphabet in red on a bright yellow plate), hints of whimsy (tiny people walking their dogs past a townhouse facade on a teacup), and exotic touches (a full dinner set sporting scenes inspired by the Arabian Nights). In addition to color photos of the finished product and colored painting diagrams, complete pattern templates are included. The general techniques section, however, as well as the individual step-by-step instructions, are quite superficial, indicating a presumption that readers are already fairly experienced with the craft. Beginners will also be put off by the fact that these specialty paints must be fired in a special porcelain oven. But the beauty of these designs should not be reserved only for the advanced porcelain painter: The patterns are equally appropriate for use with ordinary glass paint that air-dries or sets in a home oven, or with regular craft paint on any applicable surface. These designs are also perfect for devotees of do-it-yourself ceramic-painting centers, which supply bisqueware and glazes and then fire the finished pieces for you. Read more

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Wonderful motifs, great varitey, Great instructions - BUY IT
I can't say enough good things about this delightful book. I love it. It is brimming with a wide variety of beautiful designs. From delicate roses to Christmas holly and alpine motifs to charming little mirrors, this book has something for everyone. Read more

Subjects:  1. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    2. Ceramic tableware    3. China painting    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Painting    8. Pottery & Ceramics    9. Pottery craft    10. Technique    11. Art techniques & materials    12. Ceramic arts, pottery, glass    13. Decorative finishes & surfaces    14. Handicrafts   

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different approach
I like this book and found the photopainting just another approach to the handcoloring of photos. The author definately got some interesting results and wonderful photos using this technique. I am just at the beginning of my handcoloring adventure but enjoyed this book for the artistic value and having yet another avenue to explore in handcoloring. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Painting    2. Photo Techniques    3. Photography    4. Techniques - General    5. Painting & paintings    6. Photographic equipment & techniques   

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Take some time to create a fabulous faux!
Tera Leigh's book Faux Mosiacs is a fabulous find.I too am a great lover of mosiac but with a toddler and a career who has the time to break out the old plates and create and old fashioned masterpiece?I love this method for creating artistic frames (I feature one in my book "Craft the Perfect Frame"), creating one of a kind home accents, and creating great gifts for friends.You can easily knock out any one or two of these fun projects in an evening giving yourself a well needed sense of creative accomplishment. Kids can also easily join in on this version of mosiac, not only a great "I'm bored" eraser but a fantastic creative activity to create gifts for friends and teachers.
So Easy, So Quick, So Beautiful
I've often admired the look of mosaic tile, but just couldn't deal with the mess, tools, and time involved in the original technique.Then I found this book -- AMAZING!"Faux Mosaics" look like the real thing, without a bunch of expensive tools and tricky application techniques.Don't be fooled by the words "tile" and "grout" in this book; the tile is any piece of paper, and the grout is a brush-on finish that's a snap to apply.Best of all, you don't have to be "crafty" to make beautiful mosaic look-alikes.Ms. Leigh's super-simple technique is explained so well that virtually anyone can get FANTASTIC RESULTS.And she shows so many wonderful project ideas -- you'll never run out of items to transform into works of art for your home and unique gifts for friends and family. This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone who has ever admired mosaics ... I'm sure you'll use and love it as much as I have! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Decorating    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Mosaics    6. Painting    7. Paper work    8. Papercrafts    9. Technique    10. Paper crafts   

Editorial Review

Pumpkin carving is probably as old as Halloween itself, but pumpkin painting is a relatively new development. Painted pumpkins last longer than carved ones and allow for very different looks. The kit includes eight paints, two brushes, a bag of fake spider-web material, and assorted craft supplies for adding extra dimensional features like hair, hands, feet, claws, wings, and protruding eyeballs. The book offers dozens of fun designs for pumpkin adornment: paint a scary monster, a frightening skull, a spooky cat, or (especially if there are very little tykes around) try something more welcoming, such as a bunny, turkey, dog, clown, or friendly witch. With 74 ideas plus 6 bonus patterns, there's sure to be something here to encourage any budding pumpkin artist. Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Baby/Preschool    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. General    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Painting   

Subjects:  1. Art & Art Instruction    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Painting    5. Techniques - Oil Painting   

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Truly a simple approach
I refer to this book time and time again.It has good, basic information for novices, and moves on to a few more sophisticated techniques since it doesn't take long to master the basics, and fabric painting is so addictive, it is nice to have a few more sophisticated techniques ready to dive into.

A terrific, "user friendly" book for hobbyiests and artists.
Ginny Eckley's Fabric Painting provides an easy approach to capturing images on fabrics and will prove especially exciting for those handy with a camera or interested in transforming scenes to fabric. Tips on painting andtransferral are easy to follow. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Dye    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Painting    6. Textile Arts - General    7. Textile painting   

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Painting Heads and Faces (First Steps) by Pat Clarke
I have been a collector of Pat Clarke's books for a number of years.
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Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Gouache painting    4. Portrait Painting    5. Technique    6. Techniques - Acrylic Painting    7. Techniques - General    8. Techniques - Painting    9. Acrylics    10. Art techniques & materials   

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Decoration and ornament    4. Folk art    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Painting    7. Russia (Federation)    8. Zhostovo    9. BG-ART/PHOTO/ARCH - BG-ART/ARCHITECTURE    10. Crafts & Hobbies / Painting   

Subjects:  1. Acrylic painting    2. Art    3. Art & Art Instruction    4. Flowers in art    5. Seasons in art    6. Technique    7. Techniques - Acrylic Painting    8. Techniques - General    9. Techniques - Watercolor Painting    10. Acrylics    11. Art techniques & materials    12. Nature in art, still life, landscapes & seascapes   

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Needlework - General    5. Painting   

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Every project is almost the same
I was extremely disappointed in this book.Every single project is almost the same except for design and color.The projects are pretty, but for the cost of the book, it's really not worth it. Don't waste your money.Wait to find it at a yard sale for 50 cents. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Decoration and ornament    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. House furnishings    6. Interior Design    7. Interior Design - General    8. Painting    9. Salvage (Waste, etc.)    10. Stenciling    11. Handicrafts   

Subjects:  1. Acrylic painting   

Editorial Review

"There are as many ways to paint a subject using decorative painting techniques as there are decorative painters," says expert painter and masterful teacher Andy Jones. Though it may take a while to reach a high degree of proficiency, the systematic nature of the form means that even beginners can produce competent results. Yet there is still much room for creativity: following step-by-step instructions does not have to produce a formulaic outcome; quite to the contrary, as this adroitly presented guide makes clear. Once you learn the basics and practice the exercises, you'll be well equipped not only to do justice to the lovely projects, but also to design your own. Jones's approach is very thorough; he offers solid information (for both acrylics and oils) on all aspects of equipment, preparations, and basic techniques, then presents 13 projects in detail. He bedecks crockery, a cutting board, and a serving tray with luscious fruits, and strews beautiful flowers over boxes, lampshades, and frames. His results are gorgeous, and best of all, yours can be, too. Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Decorating    4. Flowers in art    5. Fruit in art    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Painting    8. Painting Of Specific Subjects    9. Technique    10. Art techniques & materials    11. Decorative arts & crafts    12. Fruit & vegetables    13. Painting & paintings   

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Solid Tips and techniques, lacks scope
The author does a great job in showing detailed instructions on painting with oilsminiatures of ancient military subjects. Of all the military figure painting manuals I have read, this is the best. It does a great job in showingintermediate steps along the way. Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. General    4. History    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Military art and science    7. Military miniatures    8. Miniature painting    9. Models    10. Painting    11. Technique    12. To 500    13. Model figures for war games etc    14. Painting & paintings   

Subjects:  1. Arts And Crafts    2. Decorating    3. Decorating - General    4. Decorating - Painting/Wallpapering    5. Home Improvement / Construction    6. House & Home    7. Interior decoration    8. Painting    9. Residential Interior Design    10. Texture painting    11. Crafts & Hobbies / Painting    12. NEW AGE - ASTROLOGY TRD HC   

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Decorating    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Painting    6. Decorative arts & crafts    7. Handicrafts    8. Home furnishing & decoration   

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Painting    5. BUSINESS - REAL ESTATE TRD PB    6. Crafts & Hobbies / Painting    7. Decorative finishes & surfaces    8. Furniture & cabinetmaking   

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Painting    5. Art techniques & materials   

Subjects:  1. Carving    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Painting    6. Sculpture    7. Woodwork Arts And Crafts    8. Aquatic creatures    9. Art techniques & materials    10. Painting & paintings    11. Sculpture & other three-dimensional art forms   

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An extremely helpful introduction to acrylics
I was unsure of buying this book because it was unreviewed and I had not heard of the author.I'm very glad I took the chance.I've been dabbling with acrylic painting for the last year or so (with no other painting or art experience), and I'm still a pretty rank beginner.I have several other books on acrylic painting.Some of them I like very well, but this is the one I was able to follow the most easily and wind up with something approximating "art."
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Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Painting In Specific Media    4. Techniques - Acrylic Painting    5. Art techniques & materials