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Turn simple shapes into amazing images of manga people and animals in just ten steps. Learn how to draw facial features and body parts, before being guided through unique and inspiring portraits one step at a time.

Introduction 6 How to use this book 7 Meadows & Lakeland 8 Forest 62 Coast 106 About the artist 128 Acknowledgements 128

Prelims Pattern selector Pattern instructions Stitches and techniques Index Credits

Materials Painting with acrylics My palette My sketchbook Colour mixing Playing with acrylics Painting skies Sunlit window step-by-step Farmyard step-by-step Landscapes in acrylics Composition Colours for landscape Creating depth Seasons Distant mountains step by step Still water step by step Ancient tree step by step Flowers in acrylics Flower colours Flower shapes & drawing Composition for flowers Tone Techniques for flowers Primulas step by step Rose arch step by step Stargazer lilies step by step Creative acrylic techniques Creative techniques Creating texture Applying techniques Lilac blooms step-by-step Seascape step-by-step Index

Introduction 4 Materials and tools 6 Techniques 8 Project 10 Angel, Reusable Cracker, Embroidered Felt Baubles, Applique Gift Pouch, Gingerbread Cottage, Mini Applique Hoops, Mini Stocking, Embroidered Christmas Card, Robin Wreath, Snowflake Garland, Carol Singers, Embroidered Dala Horse, Mistletoe, Framed Winter Scene, Penguin Table Setting, Reindeer Trophy Head, Pixie, Village Table Centrepiece, Santa Claus, Snowmen Templates 58

ESSENTIAL RULES & ADVICE 6 Working rules 8 Storing cane and soaking times 8 Your working position 8 Varnishes 8 Glossary 9 TECHNIQUES 10 Bases 12 Round slath base 12 Oval slath base 15 Crossover base 16 Josephine knot base 17 Weaving the sides 18 Randing weave 18 Two-rod slew 18 Pairing weave 18 Triple weave 19 Splicing 20 Borders 21 Scallop border 21 Three-rod plain border 21 Trac border 24 Other features 24 Hoops 24 The 'God's Eye' 25 Finishing techniques 25 PROJECTS 26 CHAPTER I BAGS & BANGLES 28 Country basket 30 Handbag 34 Bracelets 38 Knitting basket 44 CHAPTER II FOR THE KITCHEN 48 Bread basket 50 Serving mat and napkin rings 54 Utensil pot 58 Fruit bowl 62 Pedestal bowl 66 CHAPTER III FOR children 70 Star 72 Pencil pot 76 Egg 80 Basket on wheels 84 CHAPTER IV FOR THE GARDEN 88 Bird feeder 90 Candle holder 94 Egg basket 98 CHAPTER V FOR the HOME 102 Plant pot holder 104 Wall basket 108 Mirror 112 Storage basket 116 Toothbrush holder 120 Cotton ball box 124

Prelims 5 Introduction 4 Getting to Know Acrylics 70 The Techniques 68 Trade Secrets for Fame and Fortune 24 Resources 28 Glossary, Index, and Credits 38

Extremely simple step-by-step drawing method A variety of faces of different ages and ethnicities in a range of poses and facial expressions Great for absolute beginners or any artists wanting to brush up their drawing skills

Introduction Manga Boy Manga Girls Manga Animals Manga Chibis Manga Myths & Legends

Introduction Manga Boy Manga Girls Manga Animals Manga Chibis Manga Myths & Legends