The poetry of Chinese painting is in the act as much as it is in the finished piece. This DVD shows the poetry in motion as Lian Quan Zhen creates a range of animals in his distinct style. Follow a series of exciting demonstrations: fish, chick, rooster, cat, dog, tiger, monkey and, finally, a more elaborate, developed composition of rooster, hen and chicks. DVD is 79 minutes long.

Creative Painting: Line instructs students in the mastery of line, with reference to several different media. The book shows various ways in which line art is employed to render still lifes, landscapes, portraits, and human forms. Each approach, based on a historic reference, demonstrates the step-by-step development of an artwork. Authors: Gemma Guasch and Josep Asuncion Format: hardback, 160 pgs., 9 1/4 in. x 11 5/8 in. Publisher: Barron's, 2007

The Drawing Bible is the definitive resource artists need in order to master the important medium of drawing. As a complete drawing course, the book teaches how to draw and how to use drawing materials. Award winning artist Craig Nelson provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions that cover: Crucial drawing principles, from perspective to gestures and details A variety of subjects, including landscapes, still life, people, and buildings – in both black and white and color Ways to experiment with mixed media, surface types, personal styles, and more. In addition, this book is conveniently packaged in an enclosed spiral, making it a perfect, portable reference tool for beginning and advanced artists. Book specifications: wirebound hardback, 304 pgs., 7 1/4 in. x 9 1/4 in. Publisher: North Light, 2005.

Award-winning car designer Thom Taylor and legendary kustom culture figure Ed Newton reveal the tricks and techniques used by masters past and present to render whack rods and their warts-and-all drivers. Authors: Thom Taylor and Ed “Newt” Newton Format: paperback, 144 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 10 5/8 in. Publisher: Motorbooks, 2006

The history of woodworking spans cultures and millennia, and each year more and more people take up this exciting and challenging craft. Illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, Basic Woodworking helps beginners learn the fundamentals of working with wood and avoid frustration and injury in the process. Book specifications: wire bound paperback, 96 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Stackpole, 2005.

Whisper Painting is a popular style that's soft, subtle, and easy to do, and with these ample photos as a guide, anyone can give plain walls, furniture, and home accessories beautifully understated decorative finishes. The projects showcase 30 different techniques, and start with such simple, unintimidating processes as tracing, decoupaging, ragging, and dragging. Add texture to a mantelpiece with dimensional paint; antique a brand-new mirror so that it looks like a Renaissance work of art; and reproduce an aged stone wall. Introductory sections provide paint and color basics, and each project is labeled with one, two, or three paintbrushes according to difficulty. Book specifications: hardback, 128 pgs., 8 in. x 10in. Publisher: Sterling, 2006.

A complete acrylic painting kit for beginners. Kit includes a 32-page, full-color, step-by-step project book, six tubes of acrylic paint, plastic paint palette, flat paintbrush, round paintbrush, palette knife, canvas paper, canvas board, and acrylic flow improver.

Dozens of creative ideas and techniques are packed into this one popular book. Make and decorate projects with bottle caps, stickers, photos, and images. Every page in this valuable book is packed with great ideas and innovative projects. Editor: Suzanne McNeill Format: paperback, 52 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Design Originals, 2005

Tim's next chapter of the creative journey... Learn new ways to alter your jewelry, scrapbook pages, cards, and more with innovative techniques and projects. The book brings you more terrific techniques featuring the Tim Holtz signature line of distressable papers, and doo-dad embellishments. Author: Tim Holtz Format: paperback, 52 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 8 3/8 in. Publisher: Design Originals, 2006

This wonderful book features classy designs and step-by-step instructions for successful embossing on metal every time. You'll love all the projects, valuable tips, unique tools, and information from Cheryl Darrow. Author: Cheryl Darrow Format: paperback, 52 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 8 3/8 in. Publisher: Design Originals, 2005

This valuable book contains terrific techniques and secrets to guide you on your creative journey. It features the Tim Holtz signature line of distressable papers and doo-dad embellishments. The Tim Holtz Collection has everything you need to create incredible paper craft projects. Author: Tim Holtz Format: paperback, 52 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 8 3/8 in. Publisher: Design Originals, 2005

The purpose of this series is to create a set of simple, workable patterns for the novice carvers to use to develop skills. Each pattern book is designed to open flat while being used. Book 1: Full Size Decorative Decoy Patterns revised with complete feather patterns--Full-size versions of William Veasey's acclaimed waterfowl decoy patterns. Simple, workable patterns will be useful to both the novice and the expert wood carver. 33 patterns. Paperback. 17 in. x 11 in. 64 pages. Schiffer Publishing Limited, 1982. ISBN 0916838714 Book IV: Song Bird Patterns--36 detailed, full-size, original designs by William Veasey and his students will serve as a guide for carvers who wish to duplicate them and as a stepping-stone for those who want to design their own patterns. Paperback. 12 in. x 9 in. 64 pages. Schiffer Publishing Limited, 1983. ISBN 091683879X Book V: Shore Bird Patterns--Full-size patterns of all the major types of shore birds included dimensions and identifying characteristics so that the wood carvers can create their own shore birds. 29 patterns. Paperback. 17 in. x 11 in. 64 pages. Schiffer Publishing Limited, 1983. ISBN 0916838889