Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft

Interested in art but feel under-informed? Curious but afraid you might not "get" it? Already a fan and wishing to immerse yourself in a fun, engaging, informative and informed read that will refresh and top up your Art History 101 and Introduction to Art courses from college? The 12-Hour Art Exp...

The blank page can be daunting, but Ten-Step Drawing Flowers offers a quick and easy starting point for any doodler, illustrator, or aspiring artist.

Get a feel for your art --literally! Learn every technique you'll need to give your colored-pencil drawings realistic, palpable texture.

Multiple ways to use each technique are provided to inspire and nurture creative freedom in every artist. Each technique is presented in a step-by-step format, beginning with an overview of the required tools and materials. The instructions are straightforward and approachable, so artists of all ...

"Best-selling author and artist extraordinaire Catherine Holmes has written numerous successful step-by-step drawing books. 101 Drawing Secrets takes a different spin on the traditional how-to-draw book. Busy artists who are short on time or just want to learn something new quickly and easily can...

Is photography art, documentary, or both? Should images simply reveal the world we live in, or provoke us to think, act, and react? A visually arresting reference, 1001 Photographs You Must See Before You Die is an invaluable guide to the history and practice of photography. Sweeping through the ...

A visual history of the world's most coveted and popular footwear, from early Keds and Converse All Stars to the latest fashion and design icons. Every sneaker has a story to tell, and this encyclopedic book features full-color images of the sneakers that have most influenced global sneaker cultu...