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The Art of Stone Painting: 30 Designs to Spark Your Creativity
F Sehnaz Bac
(USA: Dover Publications, @doverpubs, 2017)

Transform ordinary stones into colourful works of art with this original guide by a social media sensation. Full-colour illustrations accompany step-by-step instructions for creating 30 different themes, from depictions of trees, flowers, and animals to mandalas, geometric patterns, marine and holiday motifs, and more. Projects range from simple to advanced and include suggestions for display.

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Christopher Norris, Director, Jolabokaflod CIC

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