Create simple seasonal and holiday doodles using multicolored pens! Want to draw a jack-o'-lantern with a toothy smile? How about a silly Santa out cruising in his sleigh? How to Doodle Year-Round helps you create these sweet and sensational designs--no previous artistic training required! Kamo provides hundreds of examples, unlocking the simple secrets to drawing freewheeling, lively and amusing doodles. Unlike fine-art or manga, there are no rules and no art-school techniques to master. All you need is a free hand and a free spirit. This book encourages doodlers to pick up a pen and start artfully scribbling whenever and wherever they are. Doodles can be dashed off on a piece of scrap paper or permanently enshrined on a T-shirt, bookmark, invitation or gift. *Recommended for artists 16 & up*

Perfect for doodlers of all ages and the ideal companion for kids at home or on the go! Grab a piece of paper or a digital sketchpad and get drawing! In three easy steps, you can go from a squiggle or a few lines to a silly Santa Claus or a fluffy-maned lion. It's that simple! Kamo's funny, feel-good drawings and doodles have earned her a worldwide reputation. With this all-in-one beginner's guide, her easy step-by-step instructions will inspire readers to sit down and draw something. In this irresistible book, Kamo shows you: More than 1000 examples to make on your own--no prior training required How to use your doodles to dress up your classroom, workspace, bedroom and more Tips for making signs, cards, invitations and newsletters using your drawings Kamo's message is simple and clear--once you know the basics, you can draw anything! There are no rules to follow or classes to take. Just follow her lead and see where your imagination takes you! With Kamo's fun, simple approach, there's room for everyone at the art table.

Sweet and simple drawings for creative fun! In this whimsical new guide, Japanese illustrator and master doodler KAMO shows you how to draw the cutest sketches you've ever seen. And she makes drawing them so easy! Start with a squiggle, a circle or a line, then add a few strokes and voila—your drawing is done! She includes hundreds of examples and shows you how to use them to decorate your sketchbook, journal, notebook, gift cards, school projects and many other items. Learn to draw items such as: Interesting people from all walks of life, plus adorable pets and flowers Delicious meals or the perfect outfit and the living spaces around you Local buildings or mementos of your travels Custom lettering for one-of-a-kind correspondence Decorative border motifs for your journals and sketchpads And so much more! Discover how fun it is to draw cartoon-style animals, plants, people, food and more—everything your heart desires. It is all in this book!

Four books in one! Winter, spring, summer, or fall, this omnibus of four puzzle books--Fun in the Sun, Snow Days, Spring Fling, and Summer Trip--offers a welcome break from the ordinary, all year round. This comprehensive volume features: • 400 fabulous crosswords • Not too hard, but not too easy, either • Stanley Newman's puzzle expertise

The advice and exercises in If You Can Doodle, You Can Paint helps you dig into your creative life to find a style that is authentically yours.​ If You Can Doodle, You Can Paint was named one of Library Journal’s Best Crafts & DIY Books of 2017! If You Can Doodle, Your Can Paint looks at the small, impromtu doodles we make on a daily basis as resources; treasures from which we can create full-sized paintings. Even if you don't consider yourself a doodler, the exercises and techniques in this book will give you a fun way to tap into your personal style. The invitation starts with a pencil as you work through doodle assignments. Eventually, you will learn how to size up and combine these doodles into larger compositions. Then, you will begin mixing it up with watercolor paints and, finally, with acrylic paints. In If You Can Doodle, You Can Paint we will: Dig for treasure/doodle Observe, arrange, and study Make folded books for doodle-ready surfaces Copy your images with hand/eye coordination Scan and enlarge your doodles Add color combinations with colored pencil and acrylic paint Create compositional grid paintings, and Create a large complete painting! So what are you waiting for? Grab some pens and paints and get creative!

"Learn how to give your journal or planner a fun, artsy vibe with a variety of doodles that encourage your personality to shine through. This collection of more than 200 hand-drawn motifs includes a wide range of themes to suit your needs, along with practice pages and step-by-step instruction"--Back cover.

Bring on the tangles! In Zen Doodle Oodles of Doodles, you'll find even more stunning doodle art from all around the world. With more than 100 original designs, you're sure to love these gorgeous patterns brimming with the latest tangles and techniques that will inspire your doodling dreams. Then take your tangles to the next level with step-by-step instructions for creating everything from traditional doodle tiles to Zendala, to your favorite tangled art; it's all here! You'll also discover the stories behind each creative tangle and immerse yourself into a world of doodle intrigue. So what are you waiting for? It's time to get your doodle on! • 100+ Zen doodled art pieces from 48 artists • Step-by-step instructions to help you on your doodling journey • Featuring a special Spotlight Artist section where you can get up close and personal with some of your favorite Zen doodle artists