Art:

Queen's Blade
Visual Collection
Edited by Hobby Japan

Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: November 27, 2012
Price: $39.95

It is medieval times, and a traditional tournament is about to take place across the land. Known in the underworld as The Queen's Blade, this battle royale is held every four years to determine the land's most beautiful and powerful Queen.

While most of the battles are staged in the Queen's... Read more >

The Sketchbook Challenge
Techniques, Prompts, and Inspiration for Achieving Your Creative Goals
Written by Sue Bleiweiss

Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: June 26, 2012
Price: $21.99

Have you ever bought a new sketchbook, opened to the first page, and thought, "Now what do I do?" Sue Bleiweiss and the talented minds behind The Sketchbook Challenge are here to help.

Imagine a supportive community of artists sharing the innermost pages of their sketchbooks and offering you tips and... Read more >

The Sketchbook Challenge
Techniques, Prompts, and Inspiration for Achieving Your Creative Goals
Written by Sue Bleiweiss

Format: eBook, 144 pages
On Sale: June 26, 2012
Price: $14.99

Have you ever bought a new sketchbook, opened to the first page, and thought, "Now what do I do?" Sue Bleiweiss and the talented minds behind The Sketchbook Challenge are here to help.

Imagine a supportive community of artists sharing the innermost pages of their sketchbooks and offering you tips and... Read more >

Adventures in Mixed Media
Collage, Stitch, Fuse, and Journal Your Way to a More Creative Life
Written by Jane Davies

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: April 26, 2011
Price: $19.99

Mixed media in all its forms—not just traditional two-dimensional, paper-based collage but three-dimensional pieces that include fiber, fabric, a variety of embellishments, found objects, and even repurposed and recycled materials—offers artists an opportunity to move freely across the boundaries of art, craft, painting, quilting, and collage. In Adventures in Mixed Media... Read more >