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The Incubator - Art at the Library
Author
Publisher
Lark
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
For cat-crazy crafters, these 35 unique projects are absolutely purr-fect. Sweet and trendy, creative and fun to make, the crafts are divided into four sections -- accessories, apparel, home, and party. Projects range from a kitty clutch wallet and cat embroidered jeans to kitty-shaped coasters and cat-themed plates. Each project includes easy-to-follow step-by-step photography as well as an overview of the tools and materials used in the book and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
"Whether scribbling out a quick sketch with minimal detail, or making a finished portrait where every silky hair and polished whisker stands out, the best cat artists can capture the very essence of feline-ness. How do they do it? Firsthand observation of cats will tell you a lot about the way they sit, yawn, position their tails, and curl up to sleep, but it won't tell you how to get those things down on paper. Classic Sketchbook: Cats is the second...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Using the most common embroidery stitches, Cat Mania Embroidery places your feline friends in wacky situations of the kind they'd probably get themselves into, given half the chance. Wide-eyed "Who--me?" cats; dancing, frolicking cats; cats in the air and in the water(!); and cats full of attitude who'll try just about anything once. Whatever the setting or situation, they have never been more adorable!
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"From the creator of the website Hello Creative Family comes the ultimate book of caticorn crafts...With material lists, templates, step-by-step photos, and easy-to-follow instructions (along with a whole bunch of glitter, rainbows, and cat puns), this book is filled with magical projects that crafters of all ages and experience levels will enjoy!"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books, an imprint of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Welcome to the home of the Morgans, a perfectly normal upper-class British family in the late nineteenth century, except perhaps for one small detail--they're a little obsessive about their cats. This book will take you on a personal tour of their home and garden, introduce you to each resident, and practically pour you a cup of tea. Of course, it also includes knitting patterns along the way. From Aunt Pru's Persian to the Scullery Cat, there are...
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
"Cute cats, fat and fluffy cats, crabby cats, funny cats. Cats to decorate your home, your cat-loving self, or your cat-loving friends. Whatever your craft of choice is, this book has something for you. Here are just some of the delightful items you can make for yourself or a fellow cat lover: Make a lovely embroidered or shrink art brooch or earrings; knit, crochet or sew a charming cat-shaped pillow; make cuddly cat pouches, purses and bags; sew...
10) Cats in art
Author
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The cat--that most graceful, stubborn, and agile of animals--has been a favorite subject of artists the world over from prehistory to the modern day. A spectacular 7,000-year-old engraving in Libya depicts a catfight. Figures modeled by the Babylonians remind us of their belief that the souls of priests were escorted to paradise by a helpful cat. Pablo Picasso was known to have loved cats and famously portrayed them as savage predators. In Victorian...
Author
Publisher
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Balthus's lifelong curiosity with the ambiguities and dark side of childhood resulted in his best-known and most iconic works. In these pictures, Balthus (1908-2001) mingles intuition into his young sitters' psyches with overt erotic desire and forbidding austerity, making them among the most powerful depictions of childhood and adolescence ever committed to canvas. Often included in these scenes are enigmatic cats, possible stand-ins for the artist...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"For more than a millennium, a myriad of medieval manuscripts and artworks painted a picture of cats as playful and curious but also lazy, selfish, and vicious. Today, these masterpieces live on, shining a bright light on the dark age of cats and telling a hilarious story of their paw-some glory. From bum-licking to cat-fighting to mouse-tricking, 'Medieval cats' is a hilarious celebration of cats who are up to no good. Learn cat facts from the Middle...
Author
Publisher
Leaping Hare Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Perfect for cat lovers and watercolor artists of all skill levels, from absolute beginner to more experienced, Painting Cats teaches you how to go from blob of paint to a beautiful portrait of your fluffy friends. Drawing on art therapy techniques that emphasize fun and freedom in creativity over technical perfection, Runyan guides you step by step through the process of adding details to loosely painted shapes to create your own unique and distinct...
Author
Publisher
David and Charles
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this collection of 20 projects, bestselling cross stitch designer Emma Congdon gets inside the mind of a finickity feline to deliver a humorous selection of projects that will chime with cat owners everywhere. Easy-to-follow full-colour charts, step-by-step instructions on the techniques, and a gifty package make this ideal for beginners.
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In Catland, Kathryn Hughes chronicles the cat craze of the early twentieth century through the life and career of Louis Wain. Wain's anthropomorphic drawings of cats in top hats falling in love, sipping champagne, golfing, driving cars, and piloting planes are some of the most instantly recognizable images from the era. His round-faced fluffy characters established the prototype for the modern cat, which cat "fanciers" were busily trying to achieve...
Author
Publisher
David and Charles, Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This is the ultimate cat lover's collection of knitting patterns for garments and accessories. If you love cats and yarn you will want this collection of 16 quirky designs all based around the theme of cats. It includes four garments graded for 16 different sizes, as well as cat-themed accessories including a wrap, shawl, scarf, cowl, capelet, mittens and hats. The patterns are divided up into four chapters, each with a different style of cat-themed...
Series
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"The perfect book for cat-loving crocheters! We all know there's nothing a cat can't be or do. With Amigurumi Cats as your crochet guide, a cat can become a brooch you can wear, a small pouch for your belongings, a little mascot to keep you company, and so much more! Instructions for crocheting these feline friends are given in the Japanese-style using visual charts and symbols that are easy to follow and clearly explained in a special section. The...
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