Book Description
A guide to altered art which is the refashioning of any object, giving the object a new purpose or look, with the idea, to personalize the item in some fashion.
Author : Madeline Arendt
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 23,1 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781402716553
A guide to altered art which is the refashioning of any object, giving the object a new purpose or look, with the idea, to personalize the item in some fashion.
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 21,88 MB
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 1452129460
Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch or otherwise transform the printed page into whole new beautiful, thought-provoking works of art. Art Made from Books is the definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work by today's most showstopping practitioners. From Su Blackwell's whimsical pop-up landscapes to the stacked-book sculptures of Kylie Stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. A preface by pioneering artist Brian Dettmer and an introduction by design critic Alyson Kuhn round out the collection.
Author : Helen Colebrook
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 19,85 MB
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1446378721
Journal with Purpose is the ultimate reference for journaling, packed with over 1000 motifs that you can use to decorate and enhance your bullet or dot journal pages. Copy or trace direct from the page, or follow one of the quick exercises to improve your skills. Featuring all the journal elements you could wish for – banners, arrows, dividers, scrolls, icons, borders and alphabets – this amazing value book will be a constant source of inspiration for journaling and an 'instant fix' for people who find the more artistic side of journaling a challenge.
Author : Melissa Purtee
Publisher :
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 10,71 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781615288625
Taking inspiration from a variety of contemporary approaches, this book presents a framework for Choice-Based instruction for Secondary Level (grades 6–12) Art Education. The Open Art Room provides a student-centered approach to art instruction that is inspirational, practical, and classroom-tested -- Provided by the publisher.
Author : Jane Davenport
Publisher :
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 18,96 MB
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 1592539866
Perfect for aspiring designers, Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces is an inspiring, mixed-media workbook on how to draw and paint beautiful, fashion illustration–style faces. Author Jane Davenport is a beloved artist and international workshop instructor known by her thousands of students and fans for her over-the-top, enthusiastic, happy, and encouraging style. In Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces, Davenport guides you, step by step, through the foundations of drawing a face, developing successful features, creating skin tones, playing with bright colors, shading, highlighting, and much more as you learn to create amazing mixed-media portraits. With this elegantly designed guidebook, you will quickly master a variety of techniques in a variety ofmediums, including: Pencil Marker Pen Watercolor Acrylic paint Ink Pastel Ephemera Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces will have you dancing your way through the exercises. In no time at all, you will have a selection of beautifully faced portraits ready to view, display, or even sell to a fashion designer.
Author : Ann Martin
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 32,5 MB
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1462911706
Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.
Author : Pam Carriker
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 27,6 MB
Release : 2013-06-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1620333775
Need high-energy inspiration when your life gets crazy and your art keeps getting pushed to the back burner? Offering terrific mixed-media art projects, as well as tips for getting organized and inspired, Art at the Speed of Life is a treasure chest of ideas for the artist whose creative goals sometimes get stymied by the frantic pace of modern life. Author and mixed-media artist Pam Carriker proves that art and life can coexist peacefully, productively, and happily. Making things every day can be a joyful reality instead of just wishful thinking. Each chapter in Art at the Speed of Life includes both essays and project ideas from a variety of contributors, including Suzi Blu, Lisa Bebi, Christy Hydeck, Paulette Insall, Cate Calacous Prato. The projects are inspiring, yet easy to complete on a tight schedule, and include techniques such as assemblage, image transfer, and collage. A bonus seven-day journal project helps you track your work as you go. With a unique combination of time management tips and advice, inspiring essays, and projects designed to fit into busy schedules, Art at the Speed of Life will help you live your dream of making art every day.
Author : Mandy Barker
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 13,47 MB
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Environment
ISBN : 9781999446802
Concerned with the effects of marine plastic debris, Barker?s photographic work has reached worldwide audiences through international exhibitions, educational outreach, media reports and other means. Her aim is to expand public awareness of the environmental crisis by using aesthetically attractive visuals to communicate evolving scientific research.00This publication is introduced by Professor Richard Thompson OBE, a renowned marine scientist and Director of the University of Plymouth?s Marine Institute. His work has contributed to legislation on microbeads in cosmetics and other forms of plastic pollution.00Other texts include a foreword by Mandy Barker and an essay, Picturing Plastic Oceans, by Liz Wells, Professor in Photographic Culture at University of Plymouth. Barker also provides insight into the making of her images through an extensive survey of her personal process sketchbooks.
Author : Walter Foster Creative Team
Publisher : Walter Foster
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 45,47 MB
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 1633223434
A comprehensive reference guide to help you master more than 200 mixed media concepts and techniques.
Author : Laurie Goodson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,59 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781574214789
This book shows you many ways to embellish books and pages with an infinite variety of materials to enhance your designs.