Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes, etc

Unravelling the history of how Victorian and Edwardian Britain fell in love with cats, from the first development of fashionable breeds to Louis Wain's enduring artistic obsession.

'Herba Mythica' is a compendium of myths, legends and folk tales celebrating the power of herbs and plants. A range of different contributors from across the world of storytelling have come together to tell these ancient stories.

'The Joy of Wintering' celebrates the ways in which the joys of spring are made possible at any stage of life by periods of rest and recuperation. Through practical tips and lessons from cultures with a strong wintering tradition, learn why rest should be celebrated not stigmatised, and how to li...

Combining ink with dry coloured pencil is an innovative technique that integrates two very different media, resulting in rich and detailed work. This book looks at different methods of mark-making in ink and a repertoire of coloured pencil techniques, then explains how to work with them together ...

The perfect introduction for anyone who wants to start painting the world around them. Ten different landscape paintings, from a midwinter farm and a sunny woodland to a coastal waterfront and boats in an estuary are featured. Each watercolour is broken down into four or five steps, showing the r...

The quick way to watercolour success is here! If you have ever wanted to learn to paint animals, then this is for you. Step-by-steps and clearly explained techniques will guide beginners through the methods needed to easily and effectively paint a variety of domestic and wild animals. Matthew dem...

With over 70 original illustrations, printmaker Angela Harding invites you to look at how the light changes the world around us, and how that changes us in its turn.