MOM KNOWS IT ALL 2018 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE –  Quarto Books For Art Lovers

Looking for a gift or stocking stuffer for someone that enjoys art? Quarto has a selection of books for art lovers that fits the bill!

Filled with open practice pages, creative exercises, and prompts, The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design, The Little Book of Manga Drawing, and The Little Book of Sketching encourages interactivity for immediate results, while also teaching the fundamentals of the featured medium in an engaging and fun way. Doodled Cats and Doodled Dogs, meanwhile, are packed with creative prompts, fun animal facts, and step-by-step doodling projects. Each of these books are small enough to nestle in a holiday stocking, but are packed with tips, techniques, and fantastic art instruction on drawing, painting, lettering, and more.

Quarto Books For Art Lovers

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Doodled Cats: Dozens of clever doodling exercises & ideas for cat people

• Author: Gemma Correll
• Series: Doodling for…
• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing (June 26, 2018)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1633226530
• ISBN-13: 978-1633226531
• Doodled Cats

Doodled Cats is packed with creative prompts, fun feline facts, and step-by-step doodling projects for the feline fanatic in you—the perfect book for on-the-go artists.

In Doodled Cats, beloved artist and illustrator Gemma Correll provides inspiration and ideas for doodling a variety of different cat breeds in a fun, quirky style. From a Persian and a Sphynx to a Scottish Fold and Siamese, doodle enthusiasts will learn to draw and doodle all their favorite feline friends, in addition to anthropomorphic cats, fashionable furballs, and even cats in hats! A bonus project demonstrates how to create your own cat-doodled mug.

This compact, hardcover book makes the perfect gift for on-the-go creative types and cat lovers alike.

Gemma Correll is an illustrator originally from the UK, now based in Oakland, California. A graduate of the Norwich School for Art and Design, Gemma’s work has a strong narrative basis. She specializes in hand-drawn comics, characters, illustrations, typography, and pattern. Gemma has exhibited all over the world, and she was the recipient of a Young Guns award from the Art Director’s Club of New York in 2010. Gemma is the author and illustrator behind the quirky Doodling for… series.

Doodled Dogs: Dozens of clever doodling exercises & ideas for dog people

• Author: Gemma Correll
• Series: Doodling for…
• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing (June 26, 2018)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1633226565
• ISBN-13: 978-1633226562
• Purchase on Amazon

Doodled Dogs is packed with creative prompts, fun canine facts, and step-by-step doodling projects for the dog-lover in you—the perfect book for on-the-go artists.

In Doodled Dogs, beloved artist and illustrator Gemma Correll provides inspiration and ideas for doodling a variety of different dog breeds in a fun, quirky style. From a Yorkshire Terrier and Gemma’s signature Pug to a Greyhound and Standard Poodle, doodle enthusiasts will learn to draw and doodle all their favorite canine companions, in addition to anthropomorphic dogs, canines in costumes, and even dogs in hats! A bonus project demonstrates how to create your own dog-doodled mug.

This compact hardcover book makes the perfect gift for on-the-go creative types and dog lovers alike.

Gemma Correll is an illustrator originally from the UK, now based in Oakland, California. A graduate of the Norwich School for Art and Design, Gemma’s work has a strong narrative basis. She specializes in hand-drawn comics, characters, illustrations, typography, and pattern. Gemma has exhibited all over the world, and she was the recipient of a Young Guns award from the Art Director’s Club of New York in 2010. Gemma is the author and illustrator behind the quirky Doodling for… series.

The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design: More than 50 tips and techniques for mastering a variety of stylish, elegant, and contemporary hand-written alphabets

• Author:
• Series: The Little Book of …
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing; Little Book Lettering Word Design edition (March 6, 2018)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9781633224711
• ISBN-13: 978-1633224711
• ASIN: 1633224716
• Purchase on Amazon

In this new series from Walter Foster Publishing, artists and art hobbyists alike will delight in learning a variety of fun and interesting art topics in a portable format boasting a fresh, contemporary design. Filled with open practice pages, creative exercises, and art prompts, The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design encourages interactivity for immediate results, while also teaching beginners the fundamentals of the featured medium in an engaging and fun way.

In The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design, aspiring artists will discover how to create a range of classic and contemporary calligraphy and hand-lettered fonts. Internationally acclaimed calligrapher John Stevens and other renowned hand-lettering artists lead the way with tips and techniques.

Following an introduction to inks, nibs, pens, and papers, as well as an overview of basic techniques, readers will learn dozens of original alphabets and lettering designs ranging from funky and fun, to elegant and embellished. Tips for adding personal touches to letters and designing personalized alphabets are also included!

With an alphabet and lettering design for every occasion and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is perfect for everyone who wants to create stunning handwriting and calligraphy.

Cari Ferraro has been practicing calligraphy for over three decades. She has studied with many of the finest calligraphers teaching today, and taught broad pen calligraphy to children and adults. Her design business, Prose and Letters, has fulfilled calligraphy commissions for weddings, corporations, institutions, and individuals since 1982. She also maintains a website as an online portfolio and catalog of her cards, prints, books, and wedding certificates. Her calligraphic manuscript books are collected by individuals and libraries around the country. Her work has been featured in the magazines Victoria, Letter Arts Review, and Somerset Studio; the Calligrapher’s Engagement Calendar; and several wedding books. Cari makes her home in Northern California.

John Stevens is an internationally known calligrapher, designer, and lettering artist with 30 years of experience in the field. An art major and former musician, he found his true calling when he was introduced to lettering while apprenticing in a sign shop. John’s prestigious client list includes Rolling Stone, Time, Reader’s Digest, and Newsweek magazines; Pepsi; Atlantic Records; HBO; Lucasfilms; IBM; Disney; and many others.

The Little Book of Manga Drawing

• Author: Jeannie Lee, Samantha Whitten
• Series: The Little Book of …
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing (March 6, 2018)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9781633224735
• ISBN-13: 978-1633224735
• ASIN: 1633224732
• Purchase on Amazon

In this new series from Walter Foster Publishing, artists and art hobbyists alike will delight in learning a variety of fun and interesting art topics in a portable format boasting a fresh, contemporary design. Filled with open practice pages, creative exercises, and art prompts, The Little Book of Manga Drawing encourages interactivity for immediate results, while also teaching beginners the fundamentals of the featured medium in an engaging and fun way.

In The Little Book of Manga Drawing, beginning manga artists and aspiring illustrators will discover a variety of basic manga drawing techniques through step-by-step projects, creative prompts, and engaging ideas to ignite creativity.

From learning how to master the proportions and shape of heads and bodies, to understanding how to create personally relevant manga characters, this fun guidebook covers all the basics.

After an introduction to the tools you’ll use when creating manga, you’ll dive into how to draw and colorize your own manga artwork with the help of dozens of techniques and helpful instructions. You’ll also learn to draw props, costumes, and color, as well as how to draw manga chibis, to round out this comprehensive book.

Jeannine Lee’s art education includes over seven years of instruction under contemporary Western artist Ji Young Oh as well as two years studying traditional character animation at California Institute of the Arts. Currently, Jeannine is a digital artist at Gaia Interactive, and she has worked for Marvel Entertainment, Inc., TOKYOPOP, and UDON Entertainment. When she isn’t working, she indulges in various crafts and hobbies, such as knitting.

Samantha Whitten is a full-time freelance artist who specializes in creating art of adorable! She has spent all of her life drawing and has pursued a career in illustration and graphic design, learning on her own and dabbling in a variety of projects. These days she earns a living by selling a unique range of products featuring her artwork, employing a cute and fun style that appeals to all ages, as well as illustrating various web comics in her spare time. Visit www.littlecelesse.com.

The Little Book of Sketching: More than 100 quirky and clever ideas for sketching your way through daily life

• Author: Matt Andrews
• Series: The Little Book of …
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing; Csm edition (November 21, 2017)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1633223930
• ISBN-13: 978-1633223936
• The Little Book of Sketching

Everyone suffers from a little boredom sometimes; The Little Book of Sketching is the remedy to these dull moments! This guide will have you flipping the day’s doldrums into artistic inspiration!

If you’ve ever been held captive in a long meeting, sat for hours in a doctor’s waiting room, or been stranded at the airport, there is help to be found! And you’ll find it in The Little Book of Sketching.

A journey that both inspires and entertains, The Little Book of Sketching shows you how to pass the time through life’s daily events using nothing more than a pencil, a sketchpad, and your imagination. Filled with quirky, witty sketches and plenty of fun, aspiring sketchers will discover how to turn life’s boring events into inspired artistic moments.

Simple drawing ideas and minimal tools make off-the-cuff sketching accessible to anyone, anywhere. Beginning with a brief introduction to the artist’s process, readers will then be treated to a plethora of scenarios and situations from which to draw inspiration for their own doodled artwork; moreover, the illustrations and prompts are sure to induce a smile, reduce stress, and deliver creative inspiration throughout your daily life.

Matt Andrews has worked in the art and design industry for the past 15 years, doing everything from painting, printmaking, running a graphic design business, creating T-shirt designs, running an Etsy store, creating microstock illustrations and digital clip art, and designing patterns and designs for products on websites such as Redbubble and Society6. He is currently a marketing manager for artist Tracie Andrews (his partner in life and art), while also getting his little sticky note doodle creations out into the world. Find out more at lifeisastickynote.tumblr.com.