Archives: Walter Foster Books

Anyone can learn to paint! Join popular artist and instructor Sari Shryack for approachable lessons that make painting still lifes with acrylic fun, fresh, and feasible.

Sari Shryack runs the popular social media channels @not_sorry_art. She teaches painting classes online and in person, offers painting retreats domestically and internationally, hosts a podcast, and writes a blog. Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls is her first book and the ideal opportunity for Sari to do what she does best: make painting accessible to all, something that Sari is especially passionate about. You will learn:
 

  • Why to paint still lifes
  • How to use acrylic paints, as well as tools like brushes and canvases
  • To be open, curious, and forgiving of your own mistakes as an artist
  • About drawing for painting
  • How to compose objects for a still life
  • Color mixing and how to use color palettes to create different moods and styles
  • How to use other painting media besides acrylic, including oil paints
  • And much more!


Then take your new skills and paint your own still lifes. In addition to the foundational information listed above, this book features complete step-by-step painting projects for creating disco balls, unexpected everyday objects, and more in Sari’s signature dynamic style. You can also personalize the pieces using your own items and colors.

There’s no need to go out and buy expensive art tools and props for painting. Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls shows you how easy and fun it is to paint what you have on hand.

Start painting fresh, bold still lifes with this friendly and accessible guide.

Learn the hottest new painting technique in 22 step-by-step projects! Use an art squeegee and acrylic paint to scrape and swipe your way to gorgeous abstract art.

Clara Cristina de Souza Rego (@aclaracris) first went viral for a squeegee painting video that she posted on social media. Her hundreds of thousands of followers frequently ask for her for tips and techniques. In Squeegee Art Revolution, Clara offers them in abundance so you can learn to make abstract art in her signature style.

Complete instructions for making 22 finished pieces are included in the book, as well as tips throughout, suggestions for creating a balanced artwork, ideas for what to do with leftover paint to reduce waste and cost, how to know when you’re done painting, and much more. Each project can be done in minutes using affordable, accessible materials and makes perfect gifts and home decor.

Clara’s pieces are beautifully photographed and styled in this highly visual book that includes projects for painting:
 

  • Dynamic shapes
  • Pop art
  • A sunrise over a mountain
  • Rays of color
  • Miniatures
  • A black hole
  • Words of encouragement
  • And much more


Clara has learned from her own mistakes when starting to paint with a squeegee and has perfected the technique so that you don’t need to make the same mistakes she did. Squeegee Art Revolution features easy-to-follow instruction, beautiful photographs, and vibrant artwork from a pioneer in the fun, abstract squeegee-painting technique.

Join the squeegee art revolution!

Learn artist Remington Robinson’s ingenious approach to plein air painting—using a mint tin as palette and easel to create mini masterpieces on the go.

The talented artist behind the popular Instagram and TikTok accounts @remingtonrobinsonart has gained a devoted following by showcasing his unique and portable painting setup. In Mini Plein Air Painting with Remington Robinson, he reveals his secrets and teaches you how to set up your own miniature plein air studio using mint tins. You’ll be amazed at how easily you can carry your art supplies, including a small canvas, brushes, and a mini bottle of mineral spirits, all in your pocket or bag. Whether you’re at home, on a plane, or exploring new destinations, you’ll have everything you need to immerse yourself in the art of plein air painting.

Painting en plein air allows you to capture the true essence of a location, infusing your work with the unique atmosphere, light, and weather of each place. In this comprehensive book, Remington shares his expertise and passion for painting en plein air, allowing you to create beautiful artwork wherever you go. With step-by-step lessons, insightful tips, and practical techniques, you’ll learn to harness the power of miniature art to capture the essence of your surroundings.
 
In Mini Plein Air Painting with Remington Robinson, learn how to:
 

  • Set up your miniature workspace complete with mint-tin palette and easel
  • Select captivating scenes
  • Understand color and light
  • Effectively translate your observations onto canvas


Through engaging instruction, you’ll develop the skills to create mini works of art that reflect the beauty of nature and evoke a sense of place. Remington Robinson’s clear and concise teaching style, showcased in his popular process videos, makes this book accessible to artists of all levels. Whether you’re new to painting or have years of experience, Remington’s guidance will enhance your skills and help you unlock your creative potential.

Learn to draw perfect portraits with this primer from Fernanda Soares de Carvalho, the artist behind @creativenanda.

Fernanda is a self-taught artist with a passion for creating semi-realistic portraits that are almost cartoonlike in nature and inspired by manga, anime, and fantasy art. In Dynamic Character Design, she shows you how to work with digital or traditional drawing tools to create faces, facial features, poses, facial expressions, characters, and more in her signature animated style. This easy-to-follow book includes:
 

  • A review of drawing tools, whether you work with digital apps like Procreate or prefer to use pencil, pen, marker, or colored pencil
  • Portrait-drawing tutorials, including how to simplify facial features, hair, anatomy, and poses
  • Sketching tips and techniques, including how to use reference photos, ideas for what to sketch, and more
  • Instructions and tips for the digital drawing process, including creating layers, base shapes, background colors, and shadows
  • Tips on finding your drawing style and how to design your own cute characters


QR codes that link to Fernanda’s online instructional videos created exclusively for this book provide additional guidance as you learn and are featured in the book.

Perfect your portrait-drawing techniques with Dynamic Character Design.

Learn the satisfying, on-trend craft of macrame with this accessible reference featuring guides to fibers, supplies, and knots, as well as 12 step-by-step projects.

Whether you’re a beginner to soft crafts, looking to try a new craft, hoping to improve upon your existing macrame techniques, a DIYer, or just in search of a beautiful coffee table book, Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame offers the instruction and inspiration you need to succeed, as well as gorgeous eye candy!

Top Etsy seller Casey Alberti is the founder of Sweet Home Alberti, a small business selling macrame items and knotting lessons. In this complete guide to working with macrame, Alberti shares her techniques and showcases her fresh, vibrant macrame art.

Learn about:
 

  • The supplies you’ll need for macrame, including cord and rope
  • How to make the most common knots, such as lark’s head, square, and gathering
  • Selecting a color palette
  • Personalizing your macrame pieces
  • And so much more


The 12 step-by-step projects show you how to make gorgeous items such as:
 

  • Plant hangers
  • Coasters
  • Wall hangings
  • A fruit basket
  • A disco ball hanger
  • Earrings
  • And more


All are done in eye-catching color schemes, such as rainbow, rose gold, black and gold, and crystal, but each item can be personalized to your own favorite colors using Alberti’s expert advice.

In addition to the projects and techniques, find helpful tips for forming an artist’s community and starting your own business.

Use the online videos from the author, available on her social media, to boost your understanding.

Macrame is one of the trendiest crafts of the year, and macrame items make beautiful gifts, home decor, and more. Learn how to make your own artwork with Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame.

Embark on a coloring journey through the iconic skylines and landmarks of the USA led by the enchanting folk art of Eric Dowdle.

Folk artist Eric Dowdle is well-known for his brightly colored paintings of famous cities and landmarks from around the world. These coloring pages created from his intricately detailed artwork lend themselves perfectly to armchair travelers, coloring enthusiasts, and fans of the artist (or all three!).

Original full-color illustrations alongside the coloring pages offer inspiration for color choices, and the abundance of detail filling every inch of the page provides hours of relaxing entertainment, with complex outlines to challenge and inspire.
 
From New York to Chicago and St. Louis to Las Vegas, America the Beautiful Coloring Book allows you to explore these famous cities through the eyes of an artist.
 

  • Contains 40 coloring pages, with original full-color illustrations for guidance.
  • Includes detailed scenes of famous US cities and their landmarks.
  • Features quality paper with one-sided artwork for easy display.

 
With more than 30 million puzzles showcasing his artwork sold worldwide, folk artist Eric Dowdle offers a new way to experience his art with this coloring book series from Walter Foster Publishing. Each coloring book features his most iconic and popular paintings of famous cities and international landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the National Parks.

Also available in the Dowdle Coloring Book series: Around the World Coloring Book, National Parks Coloring Book, and Beautiful Beaches Coloring Book.

Embark on a coloring journey through some of the most iconic cities around the world led by the enchanting folk art of Eric Dowdle.

Folk artist Eric Dowdle is well-known for his brightly colored paintings of famous cities and landmarks from around the world. These coloring pages created from his intricately detailed artwork lend themselves perfectly to armchair travelers, coloring enthusiasts, and fans of the artist (or all three!).

Original full-color illustrations alongside the coloring pages offer inspiration for color choices, and the abundance of detail filling every inch of the page provides hours of relaxing entertainment, with complex outlines to challenge and inspire.

From the Eiffel Tower to Venice and the Taj Majal to St. Petersburg, Around the World Coloring Book allows you to explore these famous cities and landmarks through the eyes of an artist.
 

  • Contains 40 coloring pages, with original full-color illustrations for guidance.
  • Includes detailed scenes of famous cities and landmarks from around the world.
  • Features quality paper with one-sided artwork for easy display.

 
With more than 30 million puzzles showcasing his artwork sold worldwide, folk artist Eric Dowdle offers a new way to experience his art with this coloring book series from Walter Foster Publishing. Each coloring book features his most iconic and popular paintings of famous cities and international landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the National Parks.

Also available in the Dowdle Coloring Book series: America the Beautiful Coloring Book, National Parks Coloring Book, and Beautiful Beaches Coloring Book.

Embark on a coloring journey through America’s National Parks led by the enchanting folk art of Eric Dowdle.

Folk artist Eric Dowdle is well-known for his brightly colored paintings of famous cities and landmarks from around the world. These coloring pages created from his intricately detailed artwork lend themselves perfectly to armchair travelers, coloring enthusiasts, and fans of the artist (or all three!).

Original full-color illustrations alongside the coloring pages offer inspiration for color choices, and the abundance of detail filling every inch of the page provides hours of relaxing entertainment, with complex outlines to challenge and inspire.

From Yosemite and the Grand Canyon to the giant Sequoias and Yellowstone, National Parks Coloring Book allows you to explore these famous landmarks and natural wonders through the eyes of an artist.
 

  • Contains 40 coloring pages, with original full-color illustrations for guidance.
  • Includes detailed scenes of famous national parks and landmarks.
  • Features quality paper with one-sided artwork for easy display.

 
With more than 30 million puzzles showcasing his artwork sold worldwide, folk artist Eric Dowdle offers a new way to experience his art with this coloring book series from Walter Foster Publishing. Each coloring book features his most iconic and popular paintings of famous cities and international landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the National Parks.

Also available in the Dowdle Coloring Book series: America the Beautiful Coloring Book, Around the World Coloring Book, and Beautiful Beaches Coloring Book.

Embark on a coloring journey through famous coastal cities and destinations led by the enchanting folk art of Eric Dowdle.

Folk artist Eric Dowdle is well-known for his brightly colored paintings of famous cities and landmarks from around the world. These coloring pages created from his intricately detailed artwork lend themselves perfectly to armchair travelers, coloring enthusiasts, and fans of the artist (or all three!).

Original full-color illustrations alongside the coloring pages offer inspiration for color choices, and the abundance of detail filling every inch of the page provides hours of relaxing entertainment, with complex outlines to challenge and inspire.

From international beaches to scenic seascapes, Beautiful Beaches Coloring Book allows you to explore famous coastal destinations through the eyes of an artist.
 

  • Contains 40 coloring pages, with original full-color illustrations for guidance.
  • Includes detailed scenes of famous beaches and coastal destinations.
  • Features quality paper with one-sided artwork for easy display.

 
With more than 30 million puzzles showcasing his artwork sold worldwide, folk artist Eric Dowdle offers a new way to experience his art with this coloring book series from Walter Foster Publishing. Each coloring book features his most iconic and popular paintings of famous cities and international landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the National Parks.

Also available in the Dowdle Coloring Book series: National Parks Coloring Book, America the Beautiful Coloring Book, and Around the World Coloring Book.

Make your very own personalized cross-stitch pieces by combining these “ready-to-go” patterns with the included tips and tricks for customization.

Customize Your Cross-Stitch: Friends and Family by Lizzy Dabczynski-Bean and the team at Stitch People is the perfect how-to guide, whether you are an experienced cross-stitcher who wants to create personalized pieces or a beginner who has never before held a needle and thread.

This helpful guide introduces you to the basics of the craft with easy-to-follow written directions and photographic instructions. You can learn everything from using the tools of the trade to reading a pattern, creating basic stitches, and tweaking an already-existing design. The beautiful, modern designs in this book are accompanied by simple instructions appropriate for all skill levels.

The easy-to-follow lessons—complete with patterns, detailed instructions, and photographs—ensure success in customizing patterns to create your very own unique pieces. Discover how to swap out colors, alter hairstyles, change clothing, and much more, to make your scene depict you and your own friends and family!

Learn to stitch and customize patterns of these adorable scenes:
 

  • A couple sitting on a porch
  • A family portrait with a pet
  • Friends on a road trip
  • A meeting for coffee at the cafe
  • A baby birth announcement
  • A family sledding scene
  • A family in the garden
  • A pool party
  • A family picnic at the park


An inspiration gallery at the end includes full-color images of additional finished pieces to inspire you to continue your learning with even more patterns from Stitch People, which has offered patterns and instruction for do-it-yourself cross-stitched family portraits since 2014.

Create custom cross-stitch art that will be treasured for generations with this easy-to-follow guide.