Quirky Collages to Color


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Color and discover hundreds of fascinating objects - the longer you look, the more you'll find! This one-of-a-kind adult coloring book stands out with its intricate artwork that's made up of hidden objects. Featuring 35 thoughtful and intriguing designs that are perfect for puzzle-lovers, each contain a variety of elements that act as clever and funny puns relating to the main illustration. Designs are printed on a single side of high-quality paper with perforated edges.




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.




The Art of Eric Carle


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Carle is one of the most beloved illustrators of children's books. This retrospective is more than just an appreciation of his art, however. The book also contains an insightful autobiography illustrated with personal photographs, an anecdotal essay by his longtime editor, a photographic essay on how Carle creates his collages, and writings by Carle and his colleagues. Still, it is the artwork in the oversize volume that seizes the imagination. More than 60 of his full-color collage pictures are handsomely reproduced and serve as a statement of Carle's impressive talent. - Booklist




Funny Faces


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Laugh out loud with the ultimate, crazy, wacky doodle coloring book! Over 50 intricate Funny Face collages filled with hilarious, original artwork! Get lost for hours, coloring and laughing at the HUNDREDS of hidden hysterical faces. Great anti-stress therapy and relaxation in coloring this imaginative, magical world of Funny Faces. You will also see new faces and characters when you look at the pages upside down. What's Inside * 51 pages, single sided images* Funny Face themed, original, hand-drawn doodle artwork* Intricate, detailed illustrations at 8.5 x 11 inchesWatch your pages come alive with each stroke of your colored pencil or marker. Color away the stress and get ready for the most fun you'll ever have, exploring "Funny Faces" alone or with friends! Embrace your inner, silly artistic side!




Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage


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If you want to discover the fun of collage then this fabulous book is the perfect kit. Collage artist Maria Rivans has gathered hundreds of beautiful, quirky, and downright daft images, and they're all here for you to cut out and stick. Flowers, birds, cats, and butterflies can be combined with buildings, eyes, moustaches, and catalog models in dubious pants to create extraordinary original artworks and talking pieces! Maria provides an introduction to collage styles and tips on technique. An ideal activity for young and old, this book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone seeking arty fun and a great deal of sticky silliness!




Creative Haven Dream Birds Coloring Book


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Let your imagination soar as you color these fanciful birds! Thirty-one stylized images offer intricate depictions of birds enveloped in a variety of swirling settings, including a circle of flowers and a cluster of hearts. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Dream Birds and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.




Whimsical and Wild


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Jane Davenport creates the ultimate art journal for mixed-media artists.




Creative Collage


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Collage artists are always looking for ideas going beyond the usual flat paper or mixed-media assemblage. Both of these books emphasize three-dimensional projects in addition to flat items. Browning (Paper Mosaics in an Afternoon) has practical step-by-step projects incorporating jewelry, place mats, and paperweights. Maurer-Mathison (Paper in Three Dimensions) presents projects by many artists that sometimes take a more surreal approach, often transforming found objects into dolls or altered art. She also offers tips for using unusual papers and construction materials. Both books are good sources of ideas and would be useful in collections needing more papercraft material. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.




New Creative Collage Techniques


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Get ready to make great art! New Creative Collage Techniques is filled with the guidance you need to make striking collages with a range of materials and mediums. It's fun and easy to jump right in, whether you're an experienced artist looking for something new or a new artist looking to make something unique. From basic methods to the latest innovations, this guide illustrates more than 60 exciting collage projects complete with detailed instruction, quick tips, charts and glossaries. In addition, seven start-to-finish demonstrations show you how to use these techniques to create your own stunning work. You'll create: • Fantastic found-paper collages formed from items right within your reach • Compelling collage designs using decorative and ready-made papers • Mixed-media collages combining acrylics, watercolor, rice paper and more • Compositions featuring textured backgrounds made from paper, paint, natural materials and other collage materials • Original paper (hand made by you) artfully arranged to form collages that are uniquely yours • Collage that stands the test of time through the use of archival materials and techniques You'll also be inspired to push the potential of this limitless art form by studying the diverse work of 60 featured artists. As author Nita Leland says, "Experiment. Be Creative. Have fun. You're a collage artist!" With this guide, you've got what you need to get started today.




Cool Collage: The Art of Creativity for Kids


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This book takes the reader through the basic terms and techniques of collage. Step-by-step projects are highlighted to provide a fun and creative way to familiarize kids with different mediums and techniques. These activities take the "how-to" further and really encourage kids to explore and expand their own artistic talents. This title is perfect for beginning artists! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.