Books

Line and Wash in the Urban Landscape

Ann-Marie — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:42:07 +0000

Capture the energy and architecture of the places you love using expressive line and wash. Learn to sketch in a loose, rhythmic style and use vibrant watercolours to create unique urban masterpieces. Whether you are a complete beginner looking to take the plunge into drawing outdoors, or a more experienced urban sketcher looking to loosen up your style and use watercolour paints in a whole new way, renowned urban landscape artist Neil Whitehead will help you to bring your favourite places to life on paper. Packed with inspirational paintings, plein air demonstrations, practical exercises to help you loosen up and let go, plus lots of handy tips, Line & Wash in the Urban Landscape is a comprehensive, visually inspiring guide to this popular artform. The book outlines: What you need to get started: all the necessary tools and equipment Choosing a scene and working outdoors: how to choose a location and then select an area of interest Capturing character: sketching fast, simplifying and working with freedom Continuous line drawing and prioritising rhythm over perfection Using watercolour for drama, depth and energy Understanding composition and perspective Working from reference pictures: for when you can't get outside. Urban sketching communities and groups are on the rise worldwide, so there's never been a better time to get outdoors and sketch!

Atmospheric Buildings in Watercolour

Ann-Marie — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:34:21 +0000

Tackle essential technical aspects including light, composition, perspective and drawing.
Overcome the challenges of balance, simplification and – crucially – how to avoid overworking.
Discover dozens of Nicholas’s inspirational artworks.
Follow 6 inspiring and varied stage-by-stage projects.
Develop your knowledge with skill-building tips and ideas scattered throughout.
Gain the confidence and conviction to apply the techniques you learn to painting your own favourite buildings.

Improv Quilts

Ann-Marie — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:37:52 +0000

Embrace the freedom and creativity of improv quilting with award-winning quilter Laura Loewen (@QuiltFortCo). Discover the joy of ruler-free cutting, explore the world of colour play, and dive into fun, fearless creative piecing using Laura's expert guidance. This book is a must-read for confident beginner quilters eager to discover new skills and looking for a vibrant, playful quilting experience, but any level of quilter can use this book to begin their improv journey. Laura showcases her own working methods - from sketches and fabric play to painterly colour movement - covering all the necessary techniques in detail, and helping you to create a solid base of colour knowledge before you launch into combining colour play with improv shapes. Inside you'll find: 10 stunning colourful step-by-step quilt projects that build your skills as you work through the book; Techniques throughout, from building harmonious colour schemes and value sorting to going ruler free and working with curves; Stunning photographs and easy-to-follow illustrations, as well as key guidance on quilting essentials including basting, quilting and binding; Confidence-building prompts for your own improv quilts; Colouring sheets so that you can work out your colour schemes on paper before committing to fabric. This book is your ticket to fearless, fun, and utterly unique improv quilting. Discover inspirational finished pieces, prompts to begin your own individual improv projects and new ways to design quilts through the mouthwateringly colourful projects inside. Laura has exhibited quilts at QuiltCon (#quiltcon) in 2019 and 2020, and in 2020 her More Is More quilt won 1st Place in the Appliqué category.

Kawaii:How to Draw Really Cute Woodland Friends

Ann-Marie — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:54:43 +0000

The sixth book in the best-selling ‘Kawaii’ series teaches you how to draw almost 100 different woodland friends in an adorable manner. This kids’ how-to art book lets the inquisitive child experience the woodland world through drawing, with clear step-by-step diagrams which are great for visual learners and make it super-easy to follow the instructions. Each spread – drawn in Angela’s trademark playful style – offers an easy step-by-step guide to drawing adorable animals (birds, bears, and bugs), fairies, fungi, ferns and flowers, woodland folk, rock-dwelling creatures, and forest trees. Angela also shows how to draw cute woodland homes – complete with furniture, belongings, and even vehicles inspired by their forest surroundings – so kids can create a full world for their new woodland friends. You don’t need any specialist tools or materials to start drawing cute stuff: all you need is a biro, marker pen or pencil, then you’re ready to go!

RHS – Succulents – 30 x 30cm Scrapbook

Ann-Marie — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:36:22 +0000

This 8" x 8" / 30cm x 30cm tropical-themed scrapbook is perfect for scrapbooking, journaling, and creative arts. It features hardcovers and back covers printed with designs inspired by the RHS Lindley collections and coordinated ribbon and thread colours.

RHS A5 Sketchbook 100gsm 20sht – Tulips (3pk)

Ann-Marie — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:23:46 +0000

ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY bring you this stunning 40 Page Stapled Sketchbook (100gsm), with a beautiful design, taken from a new range of RHS stationery, art & craft designs, check out the brand store for our full range Use with other stationery from the new RHS range, notebooks, sketchbooks, colouring pencils, ballpoint pens and pencil cases. Also available are a set of beautiful cross stitch kits, embroidery sets and paint by number sets for Adults and Children RHS are a brand you can trust since 1804. Founded by botanists and horticulturalists, they have been helping with improvement and practice of horticulture for gardeners and nurseries, spreading their knowledge of plants, flowers and exotic specimen The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. We are committed to inspiring everyone to grow A5 40 pages 100gsm white paper Pack of 3 designs

RHS Sketchbook A5 3pk – Geissler

Ann-Marie — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:19:35 +0000

Inspired by Chistian Gottlieb Geissler work from the Royal Horticultural Society’s Lindley Collections, this collection of 3 Sketchbooks is perfect for drawing and practicing art techniques. The A5 size allows easy transportation- ideal for sketching beautiful flora and fauna on the go. Details: 3 Pack A5 Staple bound 40 Pages 140gsm plain paper

RHS The Royal Horticultural Society Edwards Sketchbook A5 Pk 3

Ann-Marie — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:14:19 +0000

Inspired by the works of Sydenham Teast Edwards from within the RHS Lindley collections, this three pack of staple bound sketchbook are perfect for all sorts of art techniques and mediums. Each book is 40 Pages and 140GSM

RHS A5 Sketchbook Pack of 3 – Bold Florals

Ann-Marie — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:11:43 +0000

Perfect for simple doodles or intricate sketches, these 40 page sketchbooks with designs curated from the RHS Lindley collections by the artist Christian Gottlieb Geissler are a great choice. . Quality 100gsm paper . A5 . Designed and made in the UK. . RHS Licensed . Pack of 3 Sketchbooks

RHS A5 3PK Sketchbooks – Tropical

Ann-Marie — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:06:37 +0000

PAPER Each sketch pad features 40 pages of high quality 100gsm paper, can be used with alcohol marker, pen, ink, mixed media. Designed and made in the UK DESIGN Three beautiful cover colour designs. Sketchbooks can be used with wet or dry techniques including watercolours, acrylics, oil painting, pens, and ink. Sketchbooks are designed for everyday use USE Take with you for quick sketching on-the-go. Ideal for keeping with you when inspiration strikes! A surface for all projects. Small enough to carry. Pads are durable and have a lightly textured surface. Perfect size notebook or journal MANUFACTURED These art pads were designed and made in the UK. Can also be used as a bullet journal, notepad, diary, note book, and scrapbook BRAND The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. We are committed to inspiring everyone to grow.