New Releases by Walter Foster Creative Team

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing various characters including Korra, Mako, and Bolin.

Beginning artists will learn to draw their favorite pets step-by-step.

In today''s busy world, it can be difficult to set aside time for artistic activities and contemplative endeavors. With the selection of fun prompts and open journaling pages in Doodling with Jim Henson Guided Art Journal, it''s easier than ever to unwind in a creative and therapeutic way. Write about your day, doodle what inspires you, or simply toil away the hours in artistic imagination--the choice is yours!

Jim Henson, an extraordinary artist and visionary, invented unique worlds and characters that remain just as vivid, original, and fresh today as when they were created. This convenient stationery set features this long-loved brand, making it fun to maintain schedules, keep lists, or jot down ideas whenever creativity strikes. Bellybanded together and packaged in a clear polybag, each 5.75" x 8.25" journal features a whimsically illustrated cover and 48 lined interior pages for easy on-the-go access.

Recognized worldwide, and spanning several generations, the iconic characters of the Archie Comics brand still entertain audiences today. One of the longest-running comic brands in history, 73 years since its introduction, Archie is going strong with 1.5 billion comics sold worldwide. Packaged in an attractive hinged-lid box with magnetic closure, this stationery set contains 16 blank notecards with four rotating images featuring the Archie brand. Colorful envelopes complement this set, making it a perfect gift.

DIVPinterest Perfect! features the artwork and inspirational designs of talented artists, and step-by-step projects, tutorials, and crafting techniques on everything from drawing, painting, and illustration to mixed media, typography, and papercrafts. /div

DIV150 Fun Things to Doodle introduces young artists to the imaginative art of doodling through a mix of step-by-step lessons and inspiring doodle prompts. Subjects range from jungle animals and sea life to pets and robots!/div

All About Drawing: Wild Animals & Exotic Creatures is an adventurous addition to Walter Foster''s All About Drawing Series and includes material from the following children''s Learn to Draw titles: Learn to Draw Reptiles & Amphibians, Learn to Draw Rainforest & Jungle Animals, and Learn to Draw Insects. Children will enjoy immersing themselves in the animal kingdom, while learning to draw a variety of wild animals and exotic creatures that run the range from small and slow to fast and ferocious. This fun and educational instructional drawing book opens with a quick look at the materials young artists need to get started, as well as warm-up drawing exercises and art tips. Starting with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or an oval, children are invited to follow step-by-step instructions for completing each drawing project in simple stages, from initial shape to realistic finished drawing. Young artists will learn to draw some of their favorite wild animals and exotic creatures, including a toucan, galapagos tortoise, king cobra, bearded dragon, gorilla, jaguar, and many more! In addition, children will learn fascinating facts about the subjects as they learn to draw them, as well as useful drawing tips to help guide them along the way. With engaging text about each subject, All About Drawing: Wild Animals & Exotic Creatures educates and entertains children as they draw for an enjoyable, well-rounded artistic experience. Whether they''re nature lovers or simply enjoy animals of all species, young artists will love learning to draw these wild animals and exotic creatures.

Followers of the meditative tangling art form will enjoy taking their tangled designs to the next level with the inspiring prompts and projects in this all-inclusive drawing book and kit.

Learn simple new ways to draw and color your favorite vehicles, including a hovercraft, a police car, an F-16, and many more.

Featuring all of your favorite forest and wild animals, including a bald eagle, a deer, a grizzly bear, and many more.

Learn simple new ways to draw and color your favorite farm and forest animals, including a cow, a pig, a bald eagle, a grizzly bear, and many more.

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing favorite characters from Nickelodeon television shows.

"This is a new edition of the 2012 Learn to Draw Disney''s Enchanted Princesses (978-1-93958-114-3)"-- Title verso.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing the various characters from the Phineas and Ferb television program.

Get stuck on numbers with this learning adventure. Lay the foundation for mastering mathematics by learning counting and basic addition. Appealing to every type of learning style--using colors, shapes, word searches, and interactive play--My Learning Adventures: 123 is a must-have for preschoolers. My Learning Adventures: 123 is a great way to get stuck on learning about numbers and mathematics.

Fans of Angry Birds will enjoy learning how to draw their favorite birds and pigs step-by-step with this all-inclusive drawing book and kit.

Offers step-by-step instructions for learning to draw all of the "Angry Birds Space" characters.

Learning the alphabet just became loads of fun with the latest book in the My Learning Adventures series. Pre-K readers will have fun with this book that includes all sorts of games and activities. And kids are sure to get stuck on learning with the 100-plus stickers and alphabet flashcards. The ABCs just got fancy.

Oh beautiful for spacious skies . . . and for pages full of information about our great country and the history of how it came to be. Page by page, have fun learning about America and her geography, leaders, and other fun facts. Who says geography and history have to be boring? Look inside and see howMy Learning Adventures: USAmakes learning fun!

How to Draw & Paint Fashion & Costume Design, the third book in the Walter Foster Collectibles series, contains yet another extraordinary collection of vintage Walter Foster titles from the 1940s through the 1960s, including Female Fashion, How to Draw and Paint Today''s Fashions, How to Draw and Paint Fashions, and the Art of Costume Design. In addition to providing an overview of basic drawing and painting techniques, artists will learn how to capture figures in various poses, as well as the dynamics of facial features and expressions, and other elements of drawing. Additionally, this colorful 128-page book features easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for rendering a range of early 20th-century fashions and theatrical costumes. From casual wear and formal gowns to textures, hats, and shoes, artists who are fond of vintage fashion and eras gone by will appreciate the book for both its instructional qualities and aesthetic and collectible values.

I Love Sweet Treats! Activity Book is packed full of fun that will keep young sweet treat lovers entertained for hours. An introduction to sweet treats around the world starts the adventure, followed by step-by-step drawing projects that include a gumball machine,an ice cream sundae, and other tasty subjects. Other imaginative sweet-treat activities include word finders, puzzles, and mouth-watering recipes. Imaginations run wild thanks to a sweet-treats diary and sketchbook, while a cut-out doorhanger, bookmarks, postcards, and more than 100 stickers in this dessert-inspired activity book will make a sweet treat authority out of anybody.

This kit includes all the instruction and materials a beginner needs to start painting in acrylic. Four artists guide readers through a variety of step-by-step painting projects that teach different techniques and aspects of acrylic painting. Aspiring artists will learn how to set up and paint a still life, how to paint a seascape and horse portrait, and how paint a translucent scene with acrylic washes. The clamshell kit includes a 16-page book with corresponding Spanish instruction, 6 acrylic paints, 2 paintbrushes, and 2 pieces of art paper. Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 13 and older and is not intended for use by children.

This kit includes all the instruction and materials a beginner needs to start drawing with pencil. Three artists guide readers through a variety of step-by-step drawing projects that teach different techniques and aspects of pencil drawing. Aspiring artists will learn how to begin a drawing by using basic shapes, how to build up form and value, how to create an interesting composition in a landscape, and how to draw a lifelike horse portrait and mythical dragon. The clamshell kit includes a 16-page book with corresponding Spanish instruction, 6 pencils, a sharpener, 2 tortillons, a kneaded eraser, a rubber eraser, and 5 sheets of drawing paper. Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 13 and older and is not intended for use by children.

The first book to combine two powerhouse subjects and popular pastimes – bird watching and drawing. In this unique guide, readers will be instructed how to identify and attract over 45 popular species of North American birds, as well as learn how to draw them with step-by-step instructions. Each bird’s profile includes the following information: Range (including range map for each profile) Plumage for both male and female Length (in inches and centimeters) Weight (in pounds and grams) Wingspan (in inches and centimeters) Habitat Food Feeder food to attract Full-color photograph Following each profile, there are complete instructions for drawing the bird with colored pencils. The drawings can begin using the basic outline provide, or by freehand, allowing the book to be used by artists of all skill levels. An overview lesson on colored pencils, including basic color theory concepts and techniques, is included as well. Identify and Draw North American Birds features 47 of the most popular birds found in our backyards as well as along our seashores. It will delight artists and naturalist alike.

This fun-packed I Love Horses! Activity Book equips kids with all the instruction and accessories they need for hours of creative, horse-filled fun! Kids can learn to draw their favorite steeds, show off their knowledge of horses with trivia cards, and saddle up to an assortment of horsey items, like door hangers, bookmarks, and stickers. With writing prompts, word searches, horse-inspired crafts, and more, this book is sure to satisfy every young equine lover!

What better way for kids to show their feline fancy than with this fun-filled I Love Cats! Activity Book? Inside, kids can learn how to draw all their furry friends, keep a record of their feline favorites, and demonstrate their kitty pride with an assortment of cool cat-related items, such as bookmarks, stickers, postcards, and door hangers. Packed full of activities and projects, this book is sure to provide hours of creative entertainment for any cat enthusiast!

My Wonderful World of Drawing provides an unparalleled introduction to art for young children who want to learn to draw just about everything. This innovative book contains drawing lessons for more than 150 unique subjects in multiple categories, including land mammals, sea creatures, methods of transportation, outer space, and much more! Budding artists will learn to draw each subject in 4 or 6 simple steps, including a color final. The book also features beautifully illustrated "complete-the-scene" and “create-a-scene” pages and corresponding stickers. Finally, this comprehensive learn-to-draw experience is rounded out by engaging snippets of lively, educational text.

“Three accomplished artists each present an original take on the medium . . . This is a comprehensive guide for beginners.” —Library Journal The velvety strokes of pastel have enchanted fine artists for more than a century. From airy strokes to bold marks and soft hues to vibrant shades, the versatility of pastel makes it suitable for a wide range of subjects and moods. Now anyone can experience this multi-dimensional medium with The Art of Pastel. Inside this comprehensive guide, three artists provide instruction for using soft, hard, and oil pastel—each sharing his or her unique approach. From portraits and landscapes to rich floral scenes, this book contains a wealth of inspiring images that artists can re-create step by step.