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"Young artists will learn about origami and how to construct their own art through this exciting trip into an enchanted meadow. By following the thorough, step-by-step instructions provided in the helpful text, readers are able to make many different origami projects that reflect this fantasy landscape. Each step shows them how to use simple techniques to turn their paper into their own unique origami figure. Illustrations enhance this interactive...
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"Slow down and embroider your way through the changing seasons with the beautiful debut book from embroidery artist and rising star Emillie Ferris. Needlepainting, also known as thread painting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch - the 'long and short' stitch. You can create gorgeous colour gradients, magical details and flowing stitch directions that...
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Abrams
Pub. Date
2015
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English
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For forty years, Andy Goldsworthy has worked with an extraordinary range of natural materials, often at their source. On an almost daily basis, he makes works of art using the materials and conditions that he encounters wherever he is, be it the land around his Scottish home, the mountain regions of France or Spain, or the pavements of New York City, Glasgow, or Rio de Janeiro. Out of earth, rocks, leaves, ice, snow, rain, sunlight and shadow he makes...
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"Since its publication in 2017, The Lost Words has enchanted readers with its poetry and illustrations of the natural world. Now, The Lost Spells, a book kindred in spirit and tone, continues to re-wild the lives of children and adults. The Lost Spells evokes the wonder of everyday nature, conjuring up red foxes, birch trees, jackdaws, and more in poems and illustrations that flow between the pages and into readers' minds. Robert Macfarlane's spell-poems...
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"Stitch for a greener future with designs that celebrate the majesty of Planet Earth. These 20 cross stitch patterns serve to remind us of the things we cherish in the natural world, and gently encourage us to change our habits to protect the environment." -- Back cover.
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From Acorn to Weasel: a gorgeous, hand-illustrated, large-format poetry 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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North Light Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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"Easy colored pencil techniques for your nature-inspired mixed-media collages! Discover the beautiful bits of nature all around you and learn unique ways to incorporate them into your mixed-media collages with the help of Colored Pencil Collage. You will learn all the basics you need to use colored pencils in your nature painting. Then you will practice creating and arranging appealing designs and compositions. Finally, 17 collage projects demonstrate...
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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 becovered, 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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Museum of Modern Art
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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Designers and artists have always looked to nature for inspiration and materials, but only recently have they been able to alter and incorporate living organisms in their work. In a world with finite resources and a growing population, design that mimics or appropriates the sustainable template of nature is likely to prove as vital as it is novel. 'Bio Design' examines some seventy projects (concepts, prototypes and completed designs) that cover the...
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"The beauty of nature has inspired some of the world's greatest artwork. Now, with the help of Zentangle art, artists of all capabilities can create their own nature-themed masterpieces. This engaging volume uses colorful illustrations and concise step-by-step instructions to introduce readers to Zentangle patterns that combine to make beautiful works of art. Unique projects encourage readers to relax, stay focused, and find their own creativity....
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"With art supplies in tow, a young artist explores the wonders of his urban forest during all four seasons. Using a variety of artistic mediums, the boy creatively depicts the smaller parts of the forest that make up the larger whole. Throughout the pages, readers will find: charcoal rubbings, rock art, photographs, sponge paintings, snow sculptures, cut-paper collage, and so much more! The boy uses his imaginative renderings to express his appreciation...
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
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IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Pete the Kitty loves art class. But when the project is to go outside and make art from nature, Pete isn't sure what to create. Then inspiration strikes and Pete realizes that nature art is cooler than he ever imagined"--
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Lark Books
Pub. Date
[2019].
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English
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"16 gorgeous beaded jewelry projects for intermediate-to-advanced beaders, featuring one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired designs. Drawing from the shapes, colors, and beauty of the natural world, award-winning jewelry designer Melissa Shippee has fashioned a breathtaking collection of wearable art. From delicate earrings made of graceful beaded flowers to a showstopping crystal fringe necklace inspired by ancient stalactites, each striking project uses...
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Two Little Birds
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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Art For All Seasons begins Susan's new Kids Art Series and continues her brilliant teaching style through well-thought-out instruction, beautiful, clear photographs, and reference to contemporary artists' work. Parents and children alike will delight in her easy-to-explore art adventures, which guide the readers while encouraging them to find their own artistic voice. Inside and out-of-doors, Art For All Seasons is the perfect choice for any time...
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Rockport Publishers, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
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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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Schiffer Craft
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Tell your own stories and express your own spirit with thread. This stitchery spree through nature with master embroidery designer Juno gives you a new way to experience your embroidery: be open, be intentional, follow your own way, and then--like adding magic--watch your stories and ideas express themselves on your fabric. Juno encourages you to open your senses to embroider beyond the visual, and 24 examples of her lovely botanical designs offer...
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Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
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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"--
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Martingale
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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"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...