Happiness is a Collage


Book Description

This collection of fifteen stories leads the reader into a world that is at once Indian and universal. A painter derives inspiration from a long lost love. Every night after going to bed, a woman scours a vast desert for her missing husband. A young woman strides through two worlds. A son experiences the miracle of his father’s immense love. An actor’s wife struggles to keep her husband from slipping into his reel life. And a busy professional tries to factor in pregnancy and motherhood into her hectic life. Among those traversing this space are a henpecked billionaire, a homeless boy, a middle-aged wife dealing with infidelity, and a seeker finding solace with a lion and a deer. Happiness is a Collage follows the author’s well-received collection, A Tapestry of Tears. ‘Gita V Reddy’s great strength as a writer, it seems to me, is her ability to get to the heart of the matter in just a few expertly chosen words,’ Amanda Jenkinson, Goodreads. ‘Rich in flavor, entertaining and very well considered plot concepts,’ Grady Harp, Goodreads.




The Collage Workbook


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Both a popular hobby and a recognized art form, collage encompasses a wide range of creative styles and techniques--explored here by the creator of the popular A Collage a Day blog. Offering step-by-step instruction, visual inspiration, and even a library of copyright-free images, this hands-on guide covers all the necessary materials, tools, and know-how, from adding color and transferring images, to décollage (tearing away layers). And to spark the reader's imagination, there are 52 creativity prompts, such as a collage using the letters of a single word.




Altered Book Collage


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Describes techniques in cutting, pasting, sewing, beading, stenciling and decoupaging involved with creating altered collage books. Presents 101 illustrated design ideas with tips and instructions.




Storytelling with Collage


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Every collage has a tale to tell. Tell your story in paper, fabric, and objects collected from your world. Storytelling With Collage will inspire you to capture your poetic thoughts, fond memories and passionate daydreams in a soft and simple style. Using simple tools and supplies that delight you, you'll learn to work with a variety of prompts and will discover how each element you select--from small shells collected on your last trip to the pretty paper you unwrapped from a recent gift--has its own part of a complete narrative. Nine collage prompts will walk you step-by-step through a collage creation as you work with textured papers, fabric, stitching, found objects, images, natural materials, color, wax and metal. In addition, inside you will find: • Numerous Tasks--ideas for combing your world for collage fodder • Beautiful photos to inspire you to customize your own worktable • Perspective on finding inspiration outside your window through the seasons • Extra inspiration in each chapter from the Collage Stories and works by 25 contributing artists Capture the textures and colors of your moments today through your own Storytelling With Collage!







ESCAPES Collage Art Coloring Book


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Inspired by Art Nouveau posters, Japanese prints, vintage seed packets, and other sources, these 55 illustrations are rendered in a collage style that ranges from dramatic to playful. Meditative and inspiring, each stunning design is printed horizontally and on one side of ivory-colored pages, which are perforated for easy removal and display.




Emily's Blue Period


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After her parents get divorced, Emily finds comfort in making and learning about art.




Collage Journeys


Book Description

Collage can be a useful art form and a means of self-expression. This title covers gathering materials, generating ideas, painting with paper, working in layers, using text, and keeping a visual journal. It presents a series of workshop assignments, each designed to relate the technique and format of a collage to its subject.




Collage Care


Book Description

Are you looking for a way to help to transform your emotions, feelings, and life experiences? Are you ready to invest in your self-care? Collage Care: Transforming Emotions and Life Experiences with Collage will help! Collage is the ideal tool to transform your life by breaking through your emotions and experiences. Collage Care will show you how collage, a remarkable art form, will become a best friend, a trusted advisor, and a great problem solver. Collage Care demonstrates how using collage offers ways to eliminate your trials and tribulations so you can embrace your joys. Collage is for everyone, is accessible, and is nearly free. It is a swift way to get to the heart of a concern. The author of Collage Care, Laurie Kanyer, MA knows how collage helps, as she witnessed remarkable miracles using collage for 35 years in the classroom and as a therapist. Collage Care offers: ?125 ways, called Gems, describing how collage helps solve problems, manage feelings, and build self-esteem. ?Tools to regulate your emotions, know your True Self, reduce the pressure of your inner critic, and calm your mind. ?Ways to use collage to improve your relationships and strengthen your communication style. ?Over 150 full color, fine art collages offering inspiration and encouragement. This book is both a healing tool and a fine art book! ?Reflections-real life testimonies-from people all over the world whose lives were transformed using collage. ?Essays from experts in the fields of art, social work and art history to further document the value of collage as a premiere tool for transformation.Collage Care is also a perfect book for those in the helping professions, counselors, teachers and more. Collage Care is useful for historical art research and the historical implications of collage on emotional well-being.




Dream Walls Collage Kit: Ocean Getaway


Book Description

With Dream Walls: Ocean Getaway you can add atmosphere, color, and style to any room in an instant. Just tape, pushpin, or sticky-tack the 50 unique 8 x 10 images to create an impressive and colorful collage. Arrange all the pieces to cover a 5’ x 6’ area or split the collection into smaller displays to suit your space. Add your own photos and images for a custom look. No matter how you choose to display the pictures, Dream Walls: Ocean Getaway is the easy and fun way to upgrade your interior. Inside you'll find: • 50 unique, full-color images to display in any room • Relaxing beach vibes for fun in the sun, inspiration, and happiness • Customizable design for a fresh, new look