New Releases by Marjorie Sarnat

More than 30 fanciful full-page illustrations depict the wisest of birds in lush, tapestry-like settings. Covered with flowers, paisleys, and other fun-to-color patterns, these adorable owls are posed against vivid backgrounds brimming with intricate designs. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Owls and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Cat fanciers and coloring enthusiasts will be enchanted with this gallery of original designs. More than 30 full-page portraits form a rich tapestry of hearts, flowers, and paisleys in various patterns.

Improve Your Art with Basics and Beyond As an artist, you encounter a steady stream of tips, truths, and techniques about making art. In this book, award-winning painter Marjorie Sarnat provides a user-friendly collection of her own artistic gems to explore and adapt for yourself. Every secret in this book is offered in easy-to-grasp text passages with an eye towards enhancing your artistic abilities. In this all new book in the Art Studio Secrets series, you''ll learn ways to: Develop a signature style Use color that delights Create compositions that work Sharpen your drawing skills Apply materials in unique ways Keep the creative spark burning These tips, techniques, and ideas are presented practical terms and organized into 12 chapters, including 35 ideas for doing artwork with kids. All are provided to help you get the results you want in your art. Among this entire collection, even one or two simple ideas can ignite your artistic expression.

Winner: Best Art Book, Non-Fiction, Global eBook Awards, August 2011 Winner: Best Book Cover, Non-Fiction, Global eBook Awards, August 2011 As artists we each discover and employ ways of working that become part of our personal expression and our signature style. In her own artistic journey, author and artist Marjorie Sarnat has discovered, improvised, learned and gathered a wide array of hands-on tips, techniques, and inspirations for making art. Now she has collected them in this book and offers them for serious artists of any level. There are over 60 ideas for doing artwork with creative kids, as well. This body of knowledge is presented as quick and simple passages organized into 12 sections. You will learn: Intriguing Visual Illusions - Keep your audience wondering how they were done The New Mixed Media - Unusual ways to work with acrylics, metallics, egg tempera, and even kitchen ingredients Art Materials Redefined - New ideas for incorporating never-before-tried natural and man-made materials in your artwork Penny Pinching Productivity - Cost-saving ways to obtain and manage your art tools and materials Compelling Color and Composition - Understand their power and how to make deliberate choices to harness their emotional appeal Every "secret" in this book is offered in practical terms with an eye toward boosting your creative output as an artist. This collection will help you create better artwork, apply new and unusual methods and materials, and will ignite your artistic expression.

A wide-eyed little heifer has costumes for square dancing, relaxing at home, getting a "moo-vie" award, and visiting a tropical isle.

Dress a fun-loving family of 4 bugs in a clever wardrobe that takes them from days at the beach to special occasions. Mom, Dad, Sis, and Junior come with 150 reusable sticker outfits for gardening, bedtime, the office, hiking, and more. Includes sneakers, sunglasses, and dozens of other cute-as-a-bug accessories.

145 reusable stickers for dressing Mama, Papa, Big Sister and Little Brother in costumes and accessories for hiking, swimming, school activities, party-going, bedtime, relaxing in a tropical climate, and much more.

4 fun-loving felines and 120 full-color, peel-and-apply sticker costumes ? plus accessories ? for hiking, fishing, partying, relaxing, and more.