An easy-to-use, step-by-step practical guide to every aspect of capturing cats in pen and ink, pencil or watercolour. Lesley Fotherby's sketches and paintings appear throughout.

An inspiring and informative illustrated guide to publishing with a clear and concise text from Becky Davies and characterful, approachable illustrations from Patricia Hu. Do you think it would be cool to have a job where you make books? Have you ever wondered how a book is made? Wonder no more! Follow the stages from acquisition and artwork to publicity and printing, giving you an accurate look at the entire process of what it took to make THIS brilliant book. This illustrated guide of creating a full colour children's book is suitable for children, publishing and bookselling professionals, artists and authors - it is perfect for ANYONE who wants to see how a book is made! The ideal follow-up for children who love to write and draw their own stories.

In this follow-up to her hit Painting Happiness, Instagram sensation Terry Runyan shows you how to play with watercolour to create quirky cat portraits – and let go of stress. Perfect for cat lovers and watercolour artists of all skill levels, from absolute beginner to more experienced, Painting Cats teaches you how to go from blob of paint to a beautiful portrait of your fluffy friends. Drawing on art therapy techniques that emphasize fun and freedom in creativity over technical perfection, Runyan guides you step by step through the process of adding details to loosely painted shapes to create your own unique and distinct cats! In this joyful book brimming with inspiring watercolour artwork and encouragement: Play and experiment with watercolour, exploring the ways in which the medium invites us to be present in the moment Find projects, tips, and techniques to help you develop your painting, creating a myriad of beautiful portraits along the way! Explore the art of storytelling with cats Enjoy the scientifically proven mental-health benefits of making art Embrace techniques and lessons in creative mindfulness whilst having lots of feline fun and letting your creative instincts go free.

No two cats are the same. That's what makes them such intriguing and challenging subjects to draw. From the thick, luxurious coat of a Maine Coon, to the short round face of a Burmese, our feline friends are full of variety and this drawing book will help you capture these distinctions. Award winning artist Aimee Willsher introduces a range of techniques you need to draw domestic and wild cats effectively. Starting by exploring the their generic form, using simple, easy-to-master shapes and techniques, she then progress to capturing their expressions, the way they move, and their interactions with other creatures as well as the outside world. By the end you will have a means of engaging with these inspiring subjects in a unique way, enabling you to create beautiful drawings that will preserve memories of the treasured felines in your life forever.

Drawing is the cat’s meow! With the easy step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations, any cat lover can learn to draw 20 different lifelike kitties of all shapes and sizes. As kids follow along with the clear illustrations, they’ll learn to develop their drawings from basic shapes to finished masterpieces. And fun facts about the featured breeds add extra entertainment value. The step-by-step projects showcase 20 popular cat breeds, including: Persian Egyptian Mau British Shorthair Maine Coon Ragdoll Russian Blue American Curl Norwegian Forest Siamese Sphynx With How to Draw Cats & Kittens, kids will be drawing their own cattery full of cats and kittens in no time at all!

With its intuitive design and approachable instruction, Pencil Drawing: Cats is the perfect resource for new artists learning the basics of pencil drawing before moving on to more complex drawing subjects. Filled with tips and techniques on the drawing fundamentals, including an introduction to tools and materials, arranging a composition, using the grid method, and practicing gesture drawing, Pencil Drawing: Cats is designed to appeal to the absolute beginner with its easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects and approachable design. There are also full-color photographs for easy reference as you learn to draw different breeds, such as the Russian Blue, Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, Siamese Cat, and the household tabby.

Presents more than four hundred lists on various information on cats, including cat breeds, training, and behavior, as well as such topics as famous cats in history, cat food recipes, and gifts for pampered cats.