Sea monsters are key characters in many tall tales and fables. In this innovative book, readers will learn about the role sea monsters play in mythology and learn how to draw them. Artists will practice drawing cartoon, manga, and more realistic styles of these spooky sea creatures by using simple lines and shapes that they already know how to draw. Step-by-step instructions make drawing these beautiful beasts a breeze, while colorful illustrations...

Mehndi, the ancient art of painting on the skin with henna, beautifies the body, rejuvenates the spirit, and celebrates the joys of creativity and self-expression. More than just a temporary tattoo, mehndi offers us a way to participate in a centuries-old tradition still practiced in India, Africa, and the Middle East. In this stunning and authoritative book, Loretta Roome traces the origins and meanings of traditional designs, demonstrates how to...

A little princess is protected by her silver-haired great-grandmother and by her friend Curdie who knows how to frighten the goblin miners who live beneath the castle.

"Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."--

"Journey to the Moon on the Apollo 12 mission with astronaut and artist Alan Bean! As a boy, Alan wanted to fly planes. As a young navy pilot, Alan wished he could paint the view from the cockpit. So he took an art class to learn patterns and forms. But no class could prepare him for the beauty of the lunar surface some 240,000 miles from Earth. In 1969, Alan became the fourth man and first artist on the moon. He took dozens of pictures, but none...

In the exciting world of printing and stamping, anything is possible. Leaves transform into lions, and potatoes become parrots. Readers get creative with common household items, such as spatulas, bubble wrap, and bottle tops. Simple, step-by-step instructions guide young artists to create fun and unique works of art by printing and stamping with items that are likely already in or around their homes. Vibrant illustrations help readers envision what...

Books come in all shapes and sizes. Anyone who has ever shopped for a book knows that sometimes appearances count. This fun project-filled volume invites readers to make their own books, beginning with striking covers and delving into inner design concepts such as fonts, colors, lift-the-flap components, and even everyone's favorite pop-ups! Whether designers are interested in illustrating, writing, or creating a work of art, the perfect achievable...

Some are content to simply follow the trends of fashion, but the bold are the designers who start the fads the true fashionistas. This how-to guide presents creative readers with professional fashion designs as inspirations as well as step-by-step projects to make their own clothing and accessories. Each imaginative task utilizes easy-to-find everyday items and is accompanied by full-color photographs as visual aids.

No recipes, but an assortment of photographic interpretations of culinary moments from contemporary and classic literature. Fried pairs each place setting with the text from that book that inspired its creation. She includes food facts and anecdotes about the authors, their work, and their culinary predilections.

Personalizing a space means decorating it or arranging it in a unique way. The space should reflect the designer s personal aesthetic. Interior design isn t just something to marvel at on TV, and people of all ages can grasp designers key principles. This motivating book offers plenty of practical interior design projects, as well as vibrant photographs to illustrate them, and expert tips that creative readers can apply to their home or classroom....