Geddes, Hannah
Summary: The animal kingdom is full of fascinating textures, patterns, and shapes. This Zentangle guide teaches readers how to tap into nature s beauty through simple design. Readers will learn basic Zentangle patterns they can mix and match to create uniquely tangled animals. Up-close visuals teach readers complex patterns in small, easy chunks. Step-by-step instructions show readers how to divide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.2 GEDDolan, Hannah
Summary: "A guide to building 30 LEGO animals, with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Discover how to build your own awesome LEGO Animals! Be inspired by 30 incredible LEGO animals, from a roaring lion to a multi-coloured turtle. Embark on an imaginative building journey as the models get more challenging through the book. Each animal idea is broken down into three, four, or five important...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 688.7 DOLAloi, Giovanni
Summary: This survey of birds, chronicling their scientific and popular appeal throughout the ages and around the world, showcases the remarkable diversity of species in the avian kingdom, from tiny hummingbirds to ostriches taller than humans, and icebound penguins to tropical macaws. With its content curated alongside an international panel of ornithologists, art historians, wildlife photographers,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Phaidon Press Limited 2021
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: OVS 704.9 ALOFisher, Diana (Diana L.)
Summary: "Young artists learn to bring their favorite creatures to life, guided by ... illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different animals found at the zoo"--Publisher marketing
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Jr. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.6 FISBrooks, Susie.
Summary: Introduces readers to works of art featuring animals by such esteemed artists as M.C. Escher, Andy Warhol, Georges Braque, and Henri Matisse, and provides instruction for animal-centered art projects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 704.9432 BROGilbert, Elizabeth T
Summary: Presents detailed instructions for drawing a variety of animals, discussing tools, materials, and the use of basic shapes in drawing technique.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Jr. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.2 GILWeill, Cynthia
Summary: Invites emerging readers to identify the animals depicted in figures by Rubí Fuentes and Efraín Broa from the Mexican state of Oaxaca and act out their sounds in English and Spanish.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cinco Puntos Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: BOARD SPANISH WEIFeltner, Linda M.
Summary: "This book will introduce and depict the artistic process, illuminated by award-winning wildlife artist, Linda Feltner. According to Feltner, it all begins with curiosity and obsessively close observation of the subject, which moves to the creation of loose sketches and drawings, and culminates in a finished artwork, or the "final" stage. While it is not a how-to manual, the book does pull...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2024
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Summary: Examines different techniques and styles that can be used when drawing animals, including watercolor, sketching, photomontage, printing, and clay modeling, using examples from great artists and suggestions for creating your own works.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Copper Beech Books 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 704 LACIris, Delilah
Summary: "From self-taught artist Delilah Iris, Sew Cute!: Tiny Felt Cuties & Creatures includes more than a dozen patterns for making tiny animals, dolls, dollhouses, props, adorable gifts, and miniature play sets. The projects can be created as stand-alone finished works, but they can also be used to complement each other in a complete set for use in a tiny miniature world!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.0463 IRIPeterson, Tamara JM
Summary: "Warm hearts and show your love for animals with scrap metal art! Get inspired with crafts that sculpt sweet, adorable critters from everyday metal objects and junk drawer finds. You might craft tiny hedgehogs with old nails or build beautiful birds from old light bulbs. With creativity and imagination, you'll transform simple scraps into cute critters!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5083 PETMarbaix, Jane
Summary: "The beauty of nature has inspired some of the world's greatest artwork. Now, with the help of Zentangle art, artists of all capabilities can create their own nature-themed masterpieces. This engaging volume uses colorful illustrations and concise step-by-step instructions to introduce readers to Zentangle patterns that combine to make beautiful works of art. Unique projects encourage readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.83 MAREwing, Isabelle
Summary: "With the simple three piece pattern system, even complete beginners can sew adorable animal softies in just a few hours. Inside features 7 cute characters to make and dress such as a bear, a fox, an elephant, a mouse and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stash Books 2023
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Summary: A lively and accessible book featuring embroidery motifs and sewing projects that highlight the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom with designs for foxes, cats, owls, zebras, and pandas. From elegant birds to adorable rabbits and wonderfully simple sheep, the 25 motifs and patterns in this book offer both a modern flair and an organic true-to-nature style. The whimsical animal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roost Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.44 HIGAmes, Lee J.
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of sharks, whales, and other sea creatures, including the hammerhead shark, humpback whale, and giant sea turtle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1989
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 743 AMESummary: As the next book in the bestselling drawing series that began with The Drawing Book for Kids by Woo! Jr. Kids Activities, this children's drawing book gives your kids 365 animals to draw every day for an entire year. How to draw animals made easy. If your kids are fascinated by art and sketching, this book provides drawing lessons in book form. Sometimes drawing animals can be tricky, but this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dragonfruit 2021
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Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing cartoon animals, including lions, elephants, rabbits, and others.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watson-Guptill 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Draw HartMasiello, Ralph.
Summary: Step-by-step instruction in creating drawings of underwater life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.6 MASAmes, Lee J.
Summary: Step-by-step instructions for drawing fifty different dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1977
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Summary: An exciting project guide for any crafter of any skill level, Anyone Can Make Amigurumi Animals features 15 adorable crochet patterns, including a hippo, panda, unicorn, hedgehog, giraffe, and so many more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Landauer Publishing, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. 2021
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Summary: Knit 20 tiny, adorable sea creatures! Choose from a shoal of ocean favourites, including sharks, dolphins and orca, as well as dazzling blue tangs, colourful clownfish and even a few mischievous mermaids! The sizes range between 3 and 12cm (1.25 and 4.75in), so these sweet little projects are perfect for using up your yarn stash. Complete with step-by-step sewing-up, stuffing and embroidery...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Search Press 2023
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Summary: "Simple, clear instructions for drawing animals with more than a thousand step-by-step illustrations. Basic fundamentals for the beginner, new principles and techniques for the professional. A detailed guide for everyone who enjoys, or wants to enjoy, drawing"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perigee Books 1982
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 743.6 HAMCuxart, Bernadette.
Summary: Presents easy-to-follow instructions on using modeling clay and other materials to create animal sculptures, including ladybugs, giraffes, crabs, dogs, rabbits, and turtles--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 2010