Creatively hilarious. Everyone needs at least one of these sock monsters. I intend to make several, since I have two drawers full of mismatched socks Creatively hilarious. Everyone needs at least one of these sock monsters. I intend to make several, since I have two drawers full of mismatched socks to empty out. This sequel to Murphy's first book includes two headed critters as well as some with fins for swimming. Despite the skillet on the front cover, though, the author has not provided any cooking advice or recipes for fried or stewed sock critters....more
Very good look at the mental and emotional obstacles many of us may feel over sharing our creative works. Whether it is visual art, music, or writing,Very good look at the mental and emotional obstacles many of us may feel over sharing our creative works. Whether it is visual art, music, or writing, this book addresses those issues....more
Few words, lots of lines. Even if you aren't interested in drawing yourself, this is an amusing foray into animal caricatures. Moorhouse reduces dozenFew words, lots of lines. Even if you aren't interested in drawing yourself, this is an amusing foray into animal caricatures. Moorhouse reduces dozens of species each into a blob of paint, with black marker lines added to give it legs, ears, features and any appropriate antlers, fins, or whiskers. Suitable for children as much as for adults, this little book is both entertaining and enlightening. You too can be an artist, or at least a clever cartoonist....more
Walter Foster publications are usually quite good and this is no exception. Only 32 pages, but they are folio size and the print is very small. LavishWalter Foster publications are usually quite good and this is no exception. Only 32 pages, but they are folio size and the print is very small. Lavishly illustrated, mostly with drawings in successive stages of completion from the first rough sketch to a full color finished portrait. Tips for accurately representing various animals are included, as well as many bits of practical advice for colored pencil technique. This book will not teach you to draw, but it will show you how to turn a black and white pencil sketch into a full color work that looks like a fine engraving with watercolor added by hand....more
A must read for knitters who enjoy science fiction, fantasy, television and movies. Joan of Dark (Toni Carr) brings you themed knitting, from Dr Who sA must read for knitters who enjoy science fiction, fantasy, television and movies. Joan of Dark (Toni Carr) brings you themed knitting, from Dr Who scarves and socks to dragons and dire wolves. While this is immensely entertaining (provided you are geeky enough to get the references) the book is also illustrated with photos of celebrity personalities and pets modeling the knitted items. Models include a few big names like Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, and John and Kristine Scalzi, as well as many less well known to me but surely familiar to other potential readers who see more films and television than I do. The models were compensated by donations to their chosen charities appear to have enjoyed posing. Even if you don't knit, you might well enjoy browsing the photos and commentary.
I expect there is a dire wolf somewhere in my "to knit" list now, as well as the TARDIS scarf worn by René Auberjonois and the floppy bow tie modeled by Tom Servo from MST3K.
My copy came from a discount book catalog and has a remainder mark, so if you want to own this you may need to pounce on it soon....more
Concise yet complete summary of the steps and processes involved in weaving pictorial, geometric, or sculptural tapestries, including care and mountinConcise yet complete summary of the steps and processes involved in weaving pictorial, geometric, or sculptural tapestries, including care and mounting of finished work. The best and clearest presentation on the subject that I have seen in 30 years of work with handweaving. I own six looms, ranging from a small rigid heddle frame through a 54 inch wide, 8 shaft floor loom. Two are designed for tapestry work and all can be adapted to it, but in spite of an abiding interest in this aspect of weaving, I have never been brave enough to try it. Kirsten Glasbrook may have finally convinced me that I can do it. There are massive treatises on the subject, of course, but they are overwhelming. This little book makes it look simple, and even fun to do....more
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