North Light Books imprint: 463 books
Wax and Paper Workshop
Techniques for Combining Encaustic Paint and Handmade Paper
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2012
Wax + Paper = Artistic Bliss!
Unconventional? Sure. The next wave in encaustic painting? Absolutely!
Encaustic artists have been branching out--trying new techniques and mediums, mixing it up with unique textures and using traditional art supplies in wholly unexpected ways. So why shouldn't...
The Art of Expressive Collage
Techniques for Creating with Paper and Glue
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2015
What story will your art express?
There's a dialogue waiting to happen on your worktable. The Art of Expressive Collage will teach you to listen to what paper and glue, ink and paint have to tell you. From the fear of messing up to the excitement of letting things flow, you'll come to see the...
Creative Strength Training
Prompts, Exercises and Personal Stories for Encouraging Artistic Genius
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2016
Discover a Deeper Connection to Your Artist Self!
Artists and athletes alike benefit from strength training. Building creative stamina takes encouragement, mentoring, and regular practice. In Creative Strength Training, you'll discover powerful strategies that combine writing and hands-on art-making...
Journal Bliss
Creative Prompts to Unleash Your Inner Eccentric
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2009
Follow Your Bliss
Whether you're looking to express yourself creatively for the first time or have found yourself in a creative rut, you'll soon be following your inspired voice with the help of Journal Bliss.
With the guidance of author, Violette, you'll learn to express your thoughts and...
Objects of Reflection
A Soulful Journey Through Assemblage
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2010
Use souvenirs, keepsakes and everyday objects in your own brand of storytelling.
Objects of Reflection brings you a new form of visual journalingthat of assemblageby creating art that is extremely personal and evokes your fondest memories. Inspiration pours from every page as author Annie...
The Artistic Touch 5
Watercolor painting techniques and inspiration from more than 100 artists
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2012
You'll Love This Watercolor Painting Book If:
You love getting inspiration from fellow watercolor artists
You want the feeling of peeking inside an artists' studio
You love watercolor & want to improve your skills
See great completed watercolor art pieces from more than 100 artists in...
by Lian Quan Zhen
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2015
Take a journey with the master, Lian Quan Zhen!
From landscapes and architecture to people and animals, Lian Quan Zhen has painted it all. Inside Chinese Watercolor Journeys with Lian Quan Zhen, you will see beautiful paintings in both the Chinese and Western styles. Filled with tips and stories,...
Dusty Diablos
Folklore, Iconography, Assemblage, Ole!
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010
Assemblage ole!
Bring your artistic yearnings and sense of adventure along on a journey to the land of Dusty Diablos. Inspiration seeps from every page, and inside here you'll find: a tasty mix of ancient folklore (from the ancient metropolis of Teotihuacán to the miracle witnessed by Juan...
Collage Couture
Techniques for Creating Fashionable Art
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2011
Play dress-up with your art!
Collage has never been so fashionable! In Collage Couture you'll learn how to sketch fashion figures, create stylish dresses from patterned paper and apply a variety of textured backgrounds to your collage pieces. With styles ranging from cute to elegant and sweet...
Digital Art Wonderland
Creative Techniques for Inspirational Journaling and Beautiful Blogging
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2011
Set out on a digital adventure!
Come inside Digital Art Wonderland where digital art and art journaling embark together on a luscious visual journey. The daring crew of Angi Sullins and Silas Toball give you a personal tour through a digital art journaling world, showing you how to make your own wonderous...
by Roberta Carter Clark
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2011
Master artist Roberta Carter Clark shares secrets for infusing portraits with life.
Since its original publication, this best-selling book has earned a loyal following among students of portraiture. Back in print by popular demand, How to Paint Living Portraits has been updated to help today's...
Mod Knots
Creating Jewelry and Accessories with Macrame
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2009
Yes, it's macramé!
Creating fabulous jewelry, accessories and even clothing is fantastically easy with macramé. Yes, macramé. The art of knotting is oh-so simple. And oh-so fun, too. Whether you're a first time knotter or a pro at the craft, you'll love the fresh spin that Mod Knots puts on the...
The Beaded Bracelet
Beadweaving Techniques & Patterns for 20 Eye-Catching Projects
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2012
This is it--your perfect guide to making beautiful, eye-catching beaded bracelets!
With The Beaded Bracelet, you can't go wrong. Because bracelets are the perfect projects for both learning new techniques and for advancing your jewelry-making skills. Because bracelets make wonderful gifts; they're...
Mixed-Media Mosaics
Techniques and Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads & Other Embellishments
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2007
Imagine beautiful mosaic pieces with tiles that you easily create yourself!
Mixed-Media Mosaics offers a fresh, new approach to a traditional art form. By making your own tiles from polymer clay, you control the size, shape, color and even the texture, resulting in beautiful finished pieces...