Donovan Bixley's Draw Some Awesome by Donovan Bixley
$29.99 NZD
Category: Art & Design
Donovan brings his unique style to teaching kids (and grown-ups!) to draw. In a book that spans levels of skill, Donovan takes his readers through warm-up exercises, mark making, sketchbooks, imagination exercises, inspirational shapes, drawing animals, faces, character creation, detail, copying, perspe ...Show more
Llew Summers: Body and Soul by John Newton
$65.00 NZD
Category: Art & Design | Reading Level: near fine
Llew Summers (1947-2019) was a rarity in the art world - a figurative artist in a scene dominated by abstract practices. Llew Summers: Body and Soul depicts the work and life of one of New Zealand's most recognisable sculptors, a man of great warmth and astonishing vitality, whose works are daring, sens ...Show more
Painting Cats: Curious, mindful & free-spirited watercolours by Terry Runyan
$32.99 NZD
Category: Art & Design | Series: Painting Ser.
In this follow-up to her hit Painting Happiness, Instagram sensation Terry Runyan shows you how to play with watercolour to create quirky cat portraits - and let go of stress. Perfect for cat lovers and watercolour artists of all skill levels, from absolute beginner to more experienced, Painting Cat ...Show more
The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn - Skills, Stories and Heartwarming Restorations by Elizabeth Wilhide; Jayne Dowle
$60.00 NZD
Category: Art & Design
The second specially photographed book from the BBC's Top Ratings Hit The Repair Shop, in which the experts explain the importance of heirloom restoration crafts.The Repair Shop - with regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone - has cemented itself as a BBC classic series in the vein of Antiq ...Show more
An Italian Sojourn: Watercolours, Diaries and Letters of W.A. Sutton by Pat Unger (editor)
$49.99 NZD
Category: Art & Design | Reading Level: Very Good
This is a record of Bill Sutton’s Italian sojourn . He went to Italy on sabbatical in 1973-4 and during his time there, documented his impressions through a series of water colour sketches – works that show how he advanced the water colouring technique to a high level. Explanatory notes and diary entrie ...Show more
World Explained in 264 Infographics by JAN SCHWOCHOW
$150.00 NZD
Category: Art & Design
Take a deep dive into history, economics, art and culture through fascinating and stunning visuals. We live in a hyper-connected world and are bombarded with news and other information, via our phones, computers, TVs, and radios. People don't have the time or energy to sift through all the data. That's ...Show more
The Bloomsbury Group by Frances Spalding (Text by)
$35.00 NZD
Category: Art & Design
An affordable pocket introduction to the most constructive and creative influence on English taste between the wars The Bloomsbury Group was a union of friends who transformed British culture with their approach to art, design and society. The group aimed to rebel and challenge what they felt were the ...Show more
Getting Started (15-Minute Drawing) by Erin McManness
$32.99 NZD
Category: Art & Design | Series: 15-Minute Ser.
An approachable, interactive workbook with loads of tips, techniques, and ideas, Getting Started (15-Minute Drawing) is a fun and approachable way to learning the art of pencil drawing.
Modern Watercolor Botanicals - A Creative Workshop in Watercolor, Gouache, and Ink by Sarah Simon; Paige Tate & Co. (Produced by)
$40.00 NZD
Category: Art & Design
Unwind and get creative as you learn all about watercolor painting--one of the fastest-growing activities for everyday adults who are looking for a hobby to easily relax and relieve stress!Modern Watercolor Botanicals is a comprehensive guide for all skill levels--beginner to advanced--that teaches ever ...Show more
Turner and Italy by James Hamilton
$60.00 NZD
Category: Art & Design
J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) conducted a love affair with Italy throughout his professional life. He travelled to Italy seven times and was enchanted by its climate, landscapes, architecture, customs and art. "Turner and Italy" sets out to explore this complex and enduring relationship. Turner scholar, Jam ...Show more
Monet: The Restless Vision by Jackie Wullschlager
$85.00 NZD
Category: Art & Design
A magnificent new biography of the founder of Impressionism. In the course of a long and exceptionally creative life, Claude Monet revolutionized painting and made some of the most iconic images in western art. Misunderstood and mocked at the beginning of his career, he risked everything to pursue his ...Show more
The Kew Book of Painting Roses in Watercolour by Trevor Waugh
$39.99 NZD
Category: Art & Design | Series: Kew Books
Immerse yourself in the world of roses, learning to produce your own watercolour painting that radiate light and purity. Published in association with the internationally-renowned Kew Gardens and written by noted watercolour artist Trevor Waugh. The rose has a special place in both art and culture a ...Show more