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2023.
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English
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"Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buividavice. Art therapy and the act of painting is widely acknowledged to bring positive mental health benefits, as it helps us centre ourselves, focus our intentions and engage creatively with the world around us. This beautiful guided watercolour book combines these aspects with the healing powers of nature...
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From Acorn to Weasel: a gorgeous, hand-illustrated, large-format spell book celebrating the magic and wonder of the natural world. All over the country, there are words disappearing from children's lives. Words like Dandelion, Otter, Bramble, Acorn and Lark represent the natural world of childhood, a rich landscape of discovery and imagination that is fading from children's minds. The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood....
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Pub. Date
[2011]
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128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
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English
Description
Expand your knit and crochet repertoire with this menagerie of miniature creates: creepy crawlies and metallic-thread dragonflies to decorate your clothes and accessories, or to give as gifts.
24) Chinese brush painting: four seasons : paint flowers, birds & more with 24 step-by-step projects
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Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
132 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
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"This book combines Chinese painting techniques with twenty-four solar terms of traditional Chinese culture. According to the sequence of the four seasons--spring, summer, autumn, and winter--natural scenes are refined into a series of charming ink paintings. Following the tutorials in this book, you can complete beautiful ink and wash paintings in just a few strokes. You will also learn about the culture surrounding the solar terms, which has been...
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Pub. Date
2022.
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127 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
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"Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different times of year to ground artists in natural cycles and integrate creative activity with...
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Pub. Date
2018.
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138 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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"From vibrant flower mandalas to raked-sand rings and simple leaf stacks, Foraged art includes more than 35 hands-on projects using blooms, pods, rocks, flowers, branches, and other seasonal elements. With ideas for working with color, form, and texture, you will discover the joy of creating outside art by simply featuring the materials around you"--Back cover.
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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127 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
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"Temporary natural arrangements have captivated people across the world. Learn how a professional artist creates these outdoor installations, and get inspired to create your own with a detailed look at the outdoor world of artist James Brunt. Brunt makes art that works with the environment while not changing it or having a permanent impact on the world in which he creates. Whether on a beach or in the woods, playing and creating can lead to a sense...
29) Ecosystems
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 jigsaw puzzle (300 pieces) : cardboard, color ; in container 20 x 20 x 6 cm
Language
English
Description
Jigsaw puzzle depicting a colorful scene of wildlife in tall grass and flowers, including moths, butterflies, a turtle, mushrooms, and a toad.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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219 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
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"In this full-color, step-by-step guide, Peggy teaches you how to master drawing and watercolor techniques from sketching and shading to washes and blending. With Peggy's easy and energetic lessons, absolutely anyone--regardless of ability--can learn to draw a broad range of flora and fauna, from delicate cherry blossoms, wildflowers, and lacy ferns to majestic trees and cute woodland creatures"--
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[2016]
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279 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
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English
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This collection of original art quilts depicts the widely varying landscapes, flora,and fauna of our national parks. Each quilter explains the inspiration for their finished work. Arranged alphabetically, each section also include basic facts about the parks, along with short writings from rangers and other park personnel, revealing their passionate commitment to preserve, protect, and enjoy these special places.
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Pub. Date
[2014]
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96 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Bask in beautiful designs from Gretchen Gibbons. This captivating collection features 'My Enchanted Garden'--blue-ribbon winner for 'Best Use of Embellishment' in the 2009 Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza. - Stitch the breathtaking main quilt plus eight stand-alone projects--several of which echo its eye-catching design--for a total of nine unique artistic creations - Decorate and accessorize with nature-inspired appliqué patterns for wall...
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Pub. Date
2019.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
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In this title, budding photographers will learn how to take great landscape and wildlife photographs. Using simple text and dramatic photographs as examples, all the basics will be covered, including choosing the right cameras and lenses, composition, shutter speeds, depth of field, plus special field equipment used by today's top photographers. Also covered are the basics of making image adjustments in the digital darkroom. Readers will also learn...
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Pub. Date
2017.
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126 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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"Nature's design magic is a balancing act found in its perfect ratios. The sections of this sketchbook - Star, Branch, Spiral, and Fan - focus on four of those disceptively simple design principles and why they work"--
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Pub. Date
[2014]
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80 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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"Join adventurous quilter John Q. Adams on a bold exploration of quilting color palettes. In these striking graphic designs, he draws inspiration from nature--wind, water, earth, leaf, sky, grass, lava, coral, and stone--to open up exciting new combinations of color and fabric. Find 16 fabulous projects suitable for all skill levels Create beautiful effects by moving beyond neutral-colored background fabrics Enjoy clear illustrations and gorgeous...
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