Describes and applies "45 painting techniques ... to specific subjects." Includes "more than 750" step-by-step color photos and illustrations.

In April 1986 a the Great American Quilt Festival and Contest was held in New York City. Participants included the country's leading textile designers, authors, teachers, collectors, prizewinning quilters from every state, etc. Many of the entries are included in this publication. Having researched and documented hundreds of quilts, the editors wanted to know what makes a quilt really worth collecting and where some of these quilts can be seen.

This book is such a page-turner, I just want to fill my eyes up with more and more of the patina-filled rooms and Hans' styling. Review of In the Mood for Colour, Jeska Hearne, Lobster & Swan blog. Be inspired by nature and the changing seasons in Hans Blomquist's new book All Year Round, full of easy-to-recreate ideas for beautiful interiors no matter what the time of year. Visiting a variety of different locations, master stylist Hans shares his...

"A unique behind-the-scenes guide to the painting process of one of the most popular artists working in the growing, underground art scene of Pop Surrealism. Painting superstar Camilla d'Errico opens up her studio and offers readers an insider scoop on the tools, techniques, and inspirations she draws from to create stunningly beautiful, otherworldly works of art. Pop Surrealism, with its unique blend of high art and popular culture, has been a growing...

"Designer Phoebe Howard shows you how to decorate with the beautiful, relaxed palette of the shore, and to give any space a charming, beach house atmosphere." -- back cover.

"Christmas is the perfect time to break out the watercolors with lots of handmade cards to paint -- but greetings are on a tiny fraction of the ideas you will get from this book. Here you'll find a wealth of inspiration and techniques for all sorts of watercolor projects this Christmas!" -- Back cover.

"In Home, best-selling author and designer Charles Faudree invites a few of his friends?designers, artists, family and clients?to introduce the different rooms of the house and add their unique insights on how to make the most of the space we live in. The homes featured here have plenty of Charles?s typical French Country soul?from large family living areas to intimate spaces of the boudoir, library, dressing room and closet.' -- from publisher's...

Presents objects for the letters of the alphabet through paintings by such artists as Magritte, Picasso, Botticelli, and Vermeer.

"The work of London-based, Persian-born interior designer Alidad is the realization of a fantasy of splendor in elegant brocade and rich damask. Award-winning interior designer Alidad is renowned for creating interiors of comfort made from a warm, glowing elegance with richness, color, and sumptuous materials. His work is associated with the exacting use of intricately patterned antique and modern textiles, upholstered furniture, and a high quality...