Author : Rene Eisenbart
Publisher : Walter Foster
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 32,79 MB
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 160058876X
Use paper, paint, water, and more to create your own colourful, abstract marbled art with The Art of Paint Marbling.
Author : Jean Van't Hul
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 39,63 MB
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1611807204
Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family
Author : Lucy McGrath
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 24,91 MB
Release : 2019-12-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1849946558
An illustrated introduction to an increasingly popular art form. The art of paper marbling is having a revival. Contemporary paper artist and author Lucy McGrath specializes in paper marbling and shares her skill and passion for this beautiful craft. Her book is a wonderful introduction to the craft for beginners which takes readers on a journey through simple to advanced techniques – with step-by-step instructions and photography – plus a range of some of the most beautiful paper marbling today. The book covers: An introduction and brief history; Preparation and equipment (with recipes for the thickened water that the paint floats on plus the paints themselves); Planning your design (mood boards, colour palettes, testing paint behaviour and paper); Pattern tutorials (ways of applying paint); Swirl and git gel (Turkish traditional pattern); Nonpareil (fine tooth comb use); Spanish Wave; Ebru (flowers on the surface of the water); Advanced Techniques (including figurative images); and finally marbling onto three-dimensional items such as baubles and pots. There is also a selection of projects that uses marbled paper, including bookbinding, origami and collage. Richly illustrated with some of the most beautiful paper marbling today, this book will introduce a wonderful craft to a new generation.
Author : Rene Eisenbart
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 22,79 MB
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1600588778
The Art of Paint Marbling takes you through all the tools, techniques, and tips you need to create your own marbled artwork. *2022 Creative Book Awards winner for Best Drawing & Painting Book* Closely following the successful The Art of Paint Pouring and its follow-up, The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin—The Art of Paint Marbling features a similarly easy-to-follow format and appealing aesthetic. Paint marbling is a contemporary technique with a long history. What started hundreds of years ago has evolved into a fun, modern art form that’s popular on YouTube and has been hailed as a trend by The New York Times. Nowadays, paint marbling uses a base of thickened water, onto which paint is poured and then swirled. Dipping paper directly into the paint creates beautiful, abstract art that’s easy to do at home using minimal, affordable supplies. Using step-by-step projects with thorough instructions, artists can use a variety of techniques to manipulate colored paint into intricate patterns and create marbled artwork on a variety of surfaces, including paper, cloth, and wood panels. Large, beautiful, and colorful photos accompany all of the projects and techniques. Paint marbling serves as a fun hobby for beginners, a new art form for more advanced artists looking for alternative techniques, and a family activity perfect for artists young and old. With The Art of Paint Marbling, you can learn to use paper, paint, and water to create your own on-trend artwork!
Author : Heather RJ Fletcher
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 23,23 MB
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607657236
· Learn the history and techniques of the ancient art of marbling paint · A modern guide to create more than 30 colorful and intricate marbling patterns · Includes step-by-step interactive workbook · Practice techniques for stone, get-gal, non-pareil, and chevron designs and their advanced variations · Transfer your marbled designs on a variety of materials for home décor, stationery, textiles, and other possibilities · Author is one of 20 marbling masters in the world, Heather Fletcher
Author : Wendy Addison Medeiros
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 25,53 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Art
ISBN :
Painting techniques, especially marbling.
Author : Amanda VanEver
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 40,22 MB
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 1633227375
Learn the creative, innovative technique of making art by pouring paint with The Art of Paint Pouring! Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book will help artists of any skill level make colorful, textured art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas. There are many techniques for making poured art, and this book details them all. You will learn to swipe, pour, and more using the manyhow-to projects provided in this book. Also included are chapters on the following: tools and materials, including affordable options for items that will help you create poured art; basic color theory and how to choose paint colors that will create pleasing mixtures; eye-catching full-page artwork; tips for creating the paint consistency that you want; and instructions for keeping your work area clean, even while working with a potentially messy technique. Written and illustrated by a well-recognized paint-pouring artist, The Art of Paint Pouring is a comprehensive reference that eliminates the need to search online for multiple videos that you would continually have to pause and re-watch. If you are new to paint pouring, you will love the beginners’ tips and instructions that allow anyone to master this contemporary craft. Start creating stunning works of poured art with The Art of Paint Pouring, and then check out The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin, publishing in May 2020, to refresh your paint-pouring skills and learn new techniques!
Author : Freya Scott
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,12 MB
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764360817
Throughout marbling's long history, people have been captivated by both its apparent simplicity and its extraordinary complexity. Get to know and enjoy marbling's beauty in this guide from paper artist Freya Scott, whose enthusiasm for the craft is highly contagious. As Freya explains the wide range of the art's possibilities and how to make them come to life in your work, beginners will learn the craft from square one, while advanced marblers will find many new ideas and directions for expanding their skills. Learn how to size and prepare various papers, choose color palettes, and make patterns, while being inspired by photos of dozens of beautiful marbled artworks. Throughout, try step-by-step projects. Learn how to marble with gouache and with acrylic; a special section covers marbling on fabric. Freya shares the personal experiences that have shaped her marbling career (for example, she learned marbling thanks to a debilitating illness) and the ways marbling can become a source of your best creativity. As she explains, although marbling is a simple concept, there are so many variables that the adventure never ends. This absorbing guide offers you the art and science you need to take marbling as far as you want to go.
Author : Cheryl Rezendes
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 18,87 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1603428119
Presents step-by-step instructions for creating surface designs on fabric using textile paints and printing ink, and includes tips on such techniques as stamping, silkscreen, image transfer, marbling, and Japanese shibori.
Author : Gabriele Grnebaum
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 27,17 MB
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780486246512
The beautiful centuries-old craft of marbleizing — decorating paper through the use of "floating colors" — dates back to eighth-century Japan. Today marbleizing is a newly popular craft, enjoyed for the exquisite and unique designs it produces (no two are alike) and its myriad of decorative applications. This volume is a complete step-by-step illustrated guide to the entire marbleizing process. Artist Gabriele Grünbaum shows you how to prepare colors, form beautiful and striking patterns, and transfer them onto prepared paper. Included are a list of tools and materials and helpful suggestions for avoiding common mistakes. In addition, an informative introduction traces the history of this wonderful handicraft. Create beautiful, versatile craft papers with colorful swirls, bold spotted designs, and exciting combed lines. Choose from 12 different patterns: Fantasy, Stone, Swedish, Wave, Comb, Snail, Bouquet/Peacock, Floral, Veined, Tiger, Oil-Color, and Oil-Color Batik. Marbleized paper can be used for decorating books, boxes, lampshades, wall hangings, decoupage, picture frames, linings, wallpaper, greeting cards, stationery — almost any art or craft project. Artists and crafters who want to create their own original marbleized papers will find this inexpensive edition a handy guide for learning basic techniques and a rich source of design ideas.
