Discover the vibrant world of pastel painting with a guide designed to help you create artwork you'll be proud of. From your very first strokes to more advanced techniques as your skills grow.Whether you're picking up pastels for the first time or returning to the medium after years away, this comprehensive manual shows you how to get the best out of your pastels, paper, colour, and composition. Written in a friendly, practical style by artist Fee O'Shea, this book...

Have you always wanted to publish a book but thought it was too expensive or complicated? Think again.In How to Self-Publish on a Budget, author Fee O'Shea shows you step-by-step how to turn your idea into a finished book—without spending a fortune. Whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction, this clear, practical guide will help you navigate every stage of the publishing process with confidence.Learn how to:Turn your idea into a st...

Eating well should be simple, nourishing, and enjoyable—not confusing or restrictive.This clear and practical nutrition guide explains the essential nutrients your body needs and how to obtain them from wholesome, everyday foods. Written in a straightforward and reassuring style, the book removes the overwhelm often associated with modern nutrition advice and replaces it with clarity and common sense.Inside, you will learn about the key nutrients that suppo...

Step By Step: A Pastel Scene Demo by Fee O'Shea is a warm, practical, and highly accessible guide that takes readers through the complete process of creating a pastel painting from start to finish.Designed for beginners and hobby artists alike, this 125-page step-by-step demonstration removes the intimidation factor from pastel work and replaces it with clarity, encouragement, and hands-on technique. Using a charming rural scene of an old caravan set against hills,...

A Pastel Still Life Demo is a gentle, confidence-building guide that helps artists experience the quiet joy of creating a still life in soft pastels—without fuss, intimidation, or expensive materials. Using a simple yet striking subject of a hibiscus flower and decorated eggs, Fee O'Shea takes you step by step through her personal pastel process, from preparation and composition to the final refinements.This demonstration focuses on clarity and calm rather than com...

Growing your own herbs is one of life's simplest pleasures—and one of its most rewarding. The Basic Guide to Growing Herbs is a clear, practical introduction to cultivating herbs for cooking, wellbeing, and everyday enjoyment, whether you have a spacious garden, a small backyard, or just a sunny windowsill.Written in an encouraging, down-to-earth style, this guide walks you through everything you need to know to get started with confidence. You'll learn why herbs are so ea...

Discover the techniques that bring pastel paintings to life.Pastel Painting Techniques: The Artist's Guide to Texture and Creative Effects is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to help artists understand not just what pastel techniques are, but when, why, and how to use them effectively.Pastels are one of the most immediate and expressive art mediums available. With no brushes to clean and no paint to mix, colour can be applied directly to the surface, allowing a...