craft book reviews

15 Minute Painting Effortless Watercolor is one of those books you need in your collection if you want to learn watercolors or brush up on your artistic skills. The book is by author Angela Moulton and published by Walter Foster and Quarto. It will teach you how to sketch and finish painting in 15 … [Read more...] about 15 Minute Painting Effortless Watercolor by Angela Moulton

I enjoy dabbling in the world of arts and crafts, especially with two children at home who need to be kept busy with creative projects. Over the years we've enjoyed decorative painting, beading, modeling clay, cardmaking, sticker making, artistic posters, tie dying, and all sorts of different … [Read more...] about A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make by Sarah Hand

Doodling for Cat People by Gemma Correll sparks the imagination and spurs cat lovers to explore, experiment, and brainstorm ways to draw and doodle their favorite furry friends with a cute and clever art style. * Complimentary book received for review. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Doodling for Cat People by Gemma Correll

Discover how easy, satisfying, and fun it is to create with acrylic paints and mediums in Creative Acrylics. Acrylics are one of the most versatile, affordable, and accessible art mediums, and you’ll learn all the tips, tricks, and techniques for blending colors and building texture, plus excellent … [Read more...] about Creative Acrylics A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide

Mindful Artist: Birds and Botanicals book by author/artist Monika Cilmi features tips, techniques, and step-by-step projects for working mindfully with Japanese ink and brush pens to create elegant artwork featuring birds, flowers, plants, and more. While harnessing the power of meditation, you will … [Read more...] about Mindful Artist: Birds and Botanicals by Monika Cilmi