Like a travel account that invites outside observation, these coloring sheets include famous sites and personal observations; they are suited to novices and experienced colorists alike. Joyce Yoshihara Will’s coloring book "Essence of... Read More

Kateri Ewing’s "Watercolor Is for Everyone" encourages an intuitive, meditative practice to inspire original creations. Based on a workshop to encourage anyone to try their hand at watercolor, this step-by-step, lesson-filled book’s... Read More

Gay Isber’s love for large, colorful, and eye-catching pieces is apparent in "Making Wow Jewelry", a crafting text that empowers experienced jewelry makers to branch out into unusual constructions and to craft pieces that make big... Read More

Math class is the stuff of nightmares. The unfortunate fact is that all too many youngsters fear their math teachers as much as the monster under the bed—or maybe those students imagine their math teachers under the bed all along.... Read More

Judy Gauthier’s "Tantalizing Table Toppers" includes over two dozen designs for projects that are stylish and achievable, ranging from farmhouse chic to contemporary to dinner party elegant. The book’s designs and instructions cover... Read More

A primer on the ins and outs of illustration techniques and a source of inspiration, Flora Waycott’s "Draw Every Little Thing" focuses on everyday surroundings and encourages expressive details. Its pointers are influenced by both... Read More

Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege’s "The Weaving Explorer" updates the craft from its 1970s boom days. Gone are garish chemical colors and polyester fibers; cooler palettes and the subtle hues of natural dyes reign. While there are... Read More

In "What Makes a Potter", art critic Janet Koplos zooms around the contemporary American pottery scene profiling eclectic, beguiling potters with divergent design philosophies and traditions who’ve fashioned meaningful, sustainable... Read More