Books published by publisher Vista Partners Inc.

Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, you'll learn how to partner with the wonderfully spontaneous medium of watercolor to create your own brand of magic. Start by creating a handmade journal, then follow exercises and start-to-finish projects to fill it with illustrations that are small in size but big on color. Along the way, Danielle shares her fresh takes on color theory, perspective, composition and more. Designed to get your brush moving, this book makes practice feel like play. It's a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the utter joy of watercolor painting and make it a cherished part of your daily life. Inside you'll find: • Imaginative techniques that help you override perfectionist tendencies while making the most of watercolor's unpredictable nature • An inventive approach (using scraps of paper, ribbon and other ephemera) for more creative color choices • A simple strategy that makes drawing new subjects less intimidating and more fun • Sweet ways to add hand lettering to your artwork • Inspirational exercises that make finding subjects to paint as easy as A-B-C"Don't underestimate the giddiness you feel when you mindlessly grab a color and mix it with another and create the most beautiful wash ever!" --p43

EVERYTHING A BEGINNER CALLIGRAPHER NEEDS TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH BEAUTIFUL HANDWRITING.The art of calligraphy doesn’t teach you how to write words, but instead, how to draw them. With this book’s fun and playful approach, you will not only improve your handwriting skills, you’ll have an absolute blast while doing so! You’ll learn everything from A to Z, including how to make letterforms, mix inks and develop a unique lettering style.Follow the clear and easy instructions with countless helpful tips. Before you know it, you’ll be creating beautiful projects, such as:• Wonderful thank-you notes & properly addressed envelopes• Flourished tags & cards for special occasions• Unique signatures & autographs• Personalized gifts & keepsakes• Fun logos & monograms

ARTrageous! is the first title in Art Camp, an exciting new series designed to introduce young artists to a variety of art techniques in fun, fresh, and inviting new ways. This colorful and quirky book teaches budding artists the basics of drawing, painting, and mixed media art through the talents of artist Jennifer McCully, who takes readers on an exciting artistic journey through more than 25 dynamic step-by-step projects, including canvas paintings, collages, doodled drawings, and more. This book opens with a fun introduction to some of the tools and materials children will use to complete the projects, as well as warm-up exercises, instructions for special techniques, and a primer on the basics of color theory. Children will learn how to draw, paint, tear, stamp, stencil, and glue their way to imaginative, whimsical artwork using boldly patterned animals, fun and funky flowers, and playful patchworks.

If you are going to only buy one book on the National Parks of Utah, this is the book. It is a combination of interpretive information and photography of the best landscape photographers in the United States. A top seller at the visitor center in the park. Buy this before you go to the park to get your excited about your visit or after a visit to serve as a source of memories for years to come. Over 5 million people have purchased our books over the years. You can count on quality every time you open our pages. With over 50,000 copies in print, this is a must have book on the national parks of Utah. Includes detailed descriptions, including maps, of Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Zion National Parks, as well as Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park. Over 70 color photographs by some of the best landscape photographers in the United States.

Here are dozens of these majestic animals for you to fill with your favorite colors. Within this book, you’ll find awe-inspiring unicorns teeming from its pages, ready to be brought to life with the magic of your colored pencils, crayons, or markers.Everybody loves unicorns. These magnificent mythical creatures have been prevalent in legends throughout the course of recorded history, dating as far back as the ancient greeks. Their symbolism of innocence, enchantment, and purity have captivated humans since their inception. They tend to invoke a sense of wonder with their beauty and grace that is unrivaled by any other mythical creature.As an added bonus, each page is perforated so that you can easily remove and display your masterpieces. Get ready to be enchanted folklore’s most beautiful creatures with The Unicorn Coloring Book.