So many people want to explore the artist within, but don't know where to start. Make Your Mark is the answer. Packed with exciting and accessible art projects, step-by-step instruction, beautiful illustrations, and helpful diagrams, Make Your Mark is a veritable at-home art instructor. Author, artist, and teacher Margaret Peot shares her encouragement and ideas in this fully illustrated guidebook, mapping out new pathways for the personal artistic journey. Eleven chapters focus on different art techniques from stencils and prints to collage and rubbings suggesting 55 easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects that offer sophisticated and satisfying results. Peot's warm and engaging voice, helpful tips, clear explanations, and simple instructions make it easy to get started, and the sheer range of projects will keep the creative fires burning. Decorated with more than 180 illustrations, every page is brimming with encouragement.

Make Your Mark: Explore Your Creativity and Discover Your Inner Artist

Arts & Photography

Peot, Margaret

Study & Teaching

Chronicle Books+

Crow Made a Friend (I Like to Read)

Try, try again is the lesson Crow teaches beginning readers in this picture book reader. Crow was all alone. But like all crows, he was very clever. Using autumn leaves for wings, sticks for the body and a crab apple for the head, Crow made a friend! But winter winds blew in, destroying his creation. Undaunted, Crow fashioned another bird friend out of snow but could not prevent it from melting in the warm spring sun. Alone again, Crow heard the caw, caw, caw of a real, live bird. Together they built a nest and by summer, Crow had a family. This warm, satisfying story celebrates perseverance and ingenuity. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level D.

Children's Books

Animals

Holiday House

Try, try again is the lesson Crow teaches beginning readers in this picture book reader. Crow was all alone. But like all crows, he was very clever. Using autumn leaves for wings, sticks for the body and a crab apple for the head, Crow made a friend! But winter winds blew in, destroying his creation. Undaunted, Crow fashioned another bird friend out of snow but could not prevent it from melting in the warm spring sun. Alone again, Crow heard the caw, caw, caw of a real, live bird. Together they built a nest and by summer, Crow had a family. This warm, satisfying story celebrates perseverance and ingenuity. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level D.

With a striking glow-in-the-dark cover, this intriguing science book invites young readers to find light all around.\nAn Orbis Pictus Honor Book\nSun shines. 
Stars twinkle. 
Aurora borealis glimmers.\nDramatic paintings of lightning, fire, fireworks and more introduces the sources of light—both natural and manmade—and encourage children to look around and observe.\nKids will gasp in surprise at the beautiful glow-in-the-dark cover, and the bold spreads within. Margaret Peot's distinctive art style captures the elusive nature of light. Bioluminescent squid, fireflies and phytoplankton reveal light sources in living things. Fireworks and light bubbles sparkle on the page.\nThis foundational science book will kindle curiosity in physical science and the natural world. The simple text makes science accessible to all ages.\nToddlers will delight in the colorful art at storytime. As they grow, kids will return to this nonfiction favorite and discover new ideas each time. Science vocabulary and definitions are included in the back of the book.\nFrom School Library Journal\nPreS-Gr 1—A glow-in the-dark jellyfish darts across the cover of this eye-catching introduction to sources of light. Inside, 14 illustrations pulse with life and concise descriptions such as "Fire warms. Fireflies flicker," making this an enjoyable introduction to types of light for toddlers, preschoolers, and younger elementary children. Colorful light sources shine against black backgrounds; paired with the spare text, this is an engaging story time choice. Phonetic pronunciations for new vocabulary, a bibliography, and additional websites add detail. VERDICT A breathtaking book that introduces STEM concepts to young learners and provides a good jumping-off point for myriad scientific topics or even casual conversations.—Rosemary Kiladitis

The Science of Light: Things that Shine, Flash, and Glow

Science, Nature & How It Works

With a striking glow-in-the-dark cover, this intriguing science book invites young readers to find light all around. An Orbis Pictus Honor Book Sun shines. Stars twinkle. Aurora borealis glimmers. Dramatic paintings of lightning, fire, fireworks and more introduces the sources of light-both natural and manmade-and encourage children to look around and observe. Kids will gasp in surprise at the beautiful glow-in-the-dark cover, and the bold spreads within. Margaret Peot's distinctive art style captures the elusive nature of light. Bioluminescent squid, fireflies and phytoplankton reveal light sources in living things. Fireworks and light bubbles sparkle on the page. This foundational science book will kindle curiosity in physical science and the natural world. The simple text makes science accessible to all ages. Toddlers will delight in the colorful art at storytime. As they grow, kids will return to this nonfiction favorite and discover new ideas each time. Science vocabulary and definitions are included in the back of the book.

The Science of Light: Things that Shine, Flash, and Glow (Orbis Pictus Honor Book)

Art is one of the best parts of your life...are you ready to make it your living? Whether you are an art student, an aspiring artist or a longtime hobbyist, Margaret Peot offers experienced advice and empowerment for taking that next step. Chapter by chapter, she'll help you map out a personalized route toward the creative life of your dreams. Get real-world advice on everything from bidding on jobs and promoting yourself to filing taxes and getting health insurance. Worksheets help you refine your goals, price your work with confidence, write an artist's statement and more. Interviews with successful artists in a range of professions reveal how they "made it," complete with advice on how you can, too. In a world where artists are stereotyped as struggling and starving, this upbeat, down-to-earth guide will help you shape your goals, identify opportunities and earn a productive, joyful living with your artwork. Embrace your passion and shape your every day into a work of art!

The Successful Artist's Career Guide: Finding Your Way in the Business of Art

Business of Art

North Light Books

Turn everyday inspirations into one-of-a-kind art journals
Art journaling is a fun way to collect and celebrate your creative thoughts and inspirations. Driven by the concept that we are all inspired in different ways, Alternative Art Journals shows how to create personal and unique journals. You will break free from the bound, white pages of the traditional sketchbook in favor of more customized formats and unconventional approaches.
Will your journal take the form of a clothesline strung with images and ideas? A faux family album inspired by old, anonymous photos? A box filled with found treasures? Open this book and dive in to the free-flowing possibilities...
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<li>Ten step-by-step demonstrations explore an exciting mix of techniques for crafting art journals in a variety of formats, ranging from scrolls and decks of cards to box assemblages and wearable charms</li>
<li>Inventive prompts help get you started and inspire you to approach collecting your creativity in new ways</li>
<li>A gallery of ideas for original art journal creations</li>
</ul>
You will learn to incorporate art into your daily life and embark on a thrilling journey to self-expression.
"An art journal is the private domain of an artist, where you can work out ideas, experiment with imagery, divulge personal truths...a garden in which you are planting the seeds of art." - pg. 6

Alternative Art Journals: Explore Innovative Approaches to Collecting Your Creativity

Other Media

Creative Workshops - On Demand!In this workshop, Margaret Peot introduces you to three clever alternatives to traditional art journals that allow you to get in touch with your creative self and work through your artistic ideas. Whether you enjoy sketching mementoes of the everyday, inventing stories of strangers in vintage photos or collecting a series of your daily doodles and bits, you'll be inspired to journal in a new way with Margaret's mixed-media projects.Work alongside Margaret step-by-step through three engaging projects: Shoebox Weeks, The Fake Family Album and Tag Journals.Discover surprising techniques for thinking about what to include in your journals.Personal workshop instruction.

Alternative Art Cards with Margaret Peot

F+W Media

The art and craft world is in love with the versatility, creativity and endless possibilities stencils provide. And right here is your all-access pass to learn how to create and use all types of stencils--from carefully cut Mylar to lace, leaves and other found objects. Using original, and even pre-made designs, you can create unique pillowcases, tote bags, business cards, portraits and more.
Create your own stencils from scratch:
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<li>14 stunning step-by-step demonstrations―from Day of the Dead messenger bags, to faux stone tile floor cloths, to full landscape paintings</li>
<li>Exciting new products, techniques and special effects</li>
<li>Expert tips--from which fabric paints to use for best results, to how to achieve crisp impressions with even the most delicate stencils</li>
</ul> Whether your style is sophisticated or funky--whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist looking to build your skills and expand your toolkit--you can make your mark and make your world gorgeous!

Stencil Craft: Techniques for Fashion, Art and Home

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Scribble your way to fun with your kids through face-to-face coloring!
Coloring books are all the rage with everyone from preschoolers to grandparents, so why not share the joy of coloring with those you love the most? Featuring beautiful spreads specifically designed for two people to color at once and enjoy at once, Let's Color Together is the perfect opportunity to sit down, connect, and share some fun with your kids.

Let's Color Together: A Shareable Coloring Book for Parents and Kids (Adult Coloring Books)

Graphic Design

Sourcebooks

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Make Your Mark: Explore Your Creativity and Discover Your Inner Artist

Crow Made a Friend (I Like to Read)

Crow Made a Friend (I Like to Read)

The Science of Light: Things that Shine, Flash, and Glow

The Science of Light: Things that Shine, Flash, and Glow (Orbis Pictus Honor Book)

The Successful Artist's Career Guide: Finding Your Way in the Business of Art

Alternative Art Journals: Explore Innovative Approaches to Collecting Your Creativity

Alternative Art Cards with Margaret Peot

Stencil Craft: Techniques for Fashion, Art and Home

Let's Color Together: A Shareable Coloring Book for Parents and Kids (Adult Coloring Books)