- Draw 30: Dinosaurs by Dandi Palmer, 15th May 2026
- Loose and Lively Flowers in Watercolour, Inks & Mixed Media by Jo Allsopp, 15th May 2026
- Mini Amigurumi Monsters by Sarah Abbondio, 15th May 2026
- Painting Landscapes: A Creative Approach in Watercolour & Mixed Media by Alison C. Board, 19th May 2026
- Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper: 10 Techniques and Creative Projects by Gill Barrett, 19th May 2026
- How to Draw: Baby Animals by Polly Pinder, 19th May 2026
- How to Draw: Nature, 19th May 2026
Draw 30: Dinosaurs by Dandi Palmer, 15th May 2026
Draw a herd of 30 detailed and dynamic dinosaurs, including Triceratops, Velociraptor and, of course, the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex!
In no more than 6 simple stages, artist Dandi Palmer shows you how to draw and colour 30 fantastic dinosaurs, ready to pounce off the page. Among the prehistoric collection you'll find favourites including Stegosaurus, Diplodocus and Ankylosaurus, as well as lesser-known species such as Carnotaurus, Orodromeus and Parasaurolophus.
Loose and Lively Flowers in Watercolour, Inks & Mixed Media by Jo Allsopp, 15th May 2026
This stunning book is packed with practical mixed-media techniques to bring your watercolour flower paintings to life!
Learn to paint vibrant, expressive watercolour flowers - discover practical advice for loosening up, inspiring ideas for composition and artist tips for dynamic results.
Jo Allsopp’s watercolour flowers bloom with expressive paint strokes and vibrant, splashy colours. Relaxed and contemporary, this inspiring guide is designed to encourage those new to painting or looking to loosen up their style and includes Jo’s top 10 tips for painting in a loose and lively way: from simplifying and embracing backruns, involving the background, and getting a bit messy!
Mini Amigurumi Monsters by Sarah Abbondio, 15th May 2026
26 colourful mini monsters to crochet, complete with wings, fangs, tentacles and tails, and bursting with personality!
The newest title in Sarah Abbondio’s quarter-of-a-million-selling hit series! Crochet and collect the whole set of these fun and friendly little amigurumi monsters!
- 26 quick-and-easy, stash-busting amigurumi projects, perfect for making on the move;
- All of the necessary techniques illustrated step by step;
- Simple stitches and easy-to-follow patterns perfect for beginners and up;
- The 26 cheeky mini monsters can be used as keychains, bag pendants or simply to make and collect!
Painting Landscapes: A Creative Approach in Watercolour & Mixed Media by Alison C. Board, 19th May 2026
Discover a fresh, creative, mixed-media approach to painting the landscapes you love.
An inspiring, innovative and practical guide for artists wanting to explore the connection between creativity and the natural world.
Author and expert tutor Alison C. Board invites readers to slow down, observe and deeply connect with their landscape subject – whether it's a much-loved holiday spot, a place of historical interest, or a place of profound personal significance. No matter if you're stepping outside with your sketchbook to work plein air or working from reference images at home, Painting Landscapes offers an inclusive, adaptable approach to making art that feels personal and meaningful.
Whether you're discovering landscape painting for the first time or returning to it with fresh eyes, Painting Landscapes is the ultimate creative companion on your artistic journey. Thoughtfully written and richly informative, it empowers readers to engage with nature, memory and imagination, all through the simple, transformative act of painting.
Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper: 10 Techniques and Creative Projects by Gill Barrett, 19th May 2026
Discover the art of hand-dyeing tissue paper, with 10 simple-yet-stunning techniques and 10 inspiring paper-based projects.
Transform simple white tissue paper with vibrant colour, geometric designs and beautiful textures, then use it for a wide range of creative projects. Wet-strength tissue paper can be dyed, resisted, stamped and painted just like fabric to create an enormous range of stunning results, perfect for making unique papercraft items. This book is as beautiful as it is practical. Dye, paint and colour like fabric; craft like paper.
How to Draw: Baby Animals by Polly Pinder, 19th May 2026
Learn how to draw 28 playful baby animals using this simple step-by-step book from best-selling author Polly Pinder!
The simplest way to get drawing fast! If you're itching to create realistic, super-cute baby animals, including a fuzzy duckling, a curious kitten and a friendly foal but don't know where to start, this is the book for you. This fun, practical drawing guide is ideal for visual learners and perfect for artists of all ages and abilities. You’ll be amazed at how straightforward it is to create adorable, snuggly baby animals in just a few quick sketches!
How to Draw: Nature, 19th May 2026
A second book in the How to Draw series this month!
Learn how to draw 28 animals, birds and plants from scratch, each in eight easy steps.
Suitable for complete beginners and upwards - all you need to get started is a pencil, eraser and some paper. Packed with 28 inspiring projects, including flowers, plants, sea life, insects, birds and small animals.
Contains easy-to-follow step-by-step instruction. Each drawing is built up line by line in eight simple steps so that you can create stunning finished drawings with ease. Use the final-coloured version for inspiration to develop your artwork further. This best-selling series has now sold over 2 million copies worldwide!