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Drawing in Pen and Ink, by Claudia Nice.
Drawing in Pen and Ink
By Claudia Nice
Price: $19.00

This is a comprehensive introductory book. It is 126 pages, with a large number of sketches illustrating each key point. The author covers techniques specific to pen and ink, and at the same time introduces general drawing skills. Highly recommended. Paperback.


Quick and Easy Gourd Crafts, by Mickey Baskett.
Quick and Easy Gourd Crafts
By Mickey Baskett
Price: $14.50

This is a 128 page project book. It is published by Sterling, which specializes in high quality art and craft books. There is a wide range of projects, each complete with excellent photographs. Paperback.

Gourd Crafts for the First Time, by Marilynn Host.
Gourd Crafts for the First Time
By Marilynn Host
Price: $19.75   (Hardcover)

More than two dozen easily learned projects, such as piggy banks, masks, birdhouses, rattles, and toys. These projects are made using common craft materials such as raffia, beads, acrylic paints, and waxed linen. 112 pages. Hardcover.


The Complete Guide to Coloured Pencil Techniques, by Beverley Johnston.
The Complete Guide to
Coloured Pencil Techniques
By Beverley Johnston
Price: $22.75

Basic colored pencil techniques such as layering and blending are demonstrated in the first half of the book. The second half features a series of fifteen projects that build upon the techniques presented. 121 pages. Paperback.