Title:
The cloth paper scissors book : techniques and inspiration for creating mixed-media art
Publication Date:
2011
Publication Information:
Loveland, Colo. : Interweave Press, c2011.
Physical Description:
159 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN:
9781596683976
Abstract:
"Where paint, paper, fabric, metal, and wax all come to play. Uncover the very best articles and projects from Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Barbara Delaney has assembled a gold mine of hands-on inspiration and ideas for mixed-media artists of all types. Explore the exciting worlds of collage, journaling, encaustic, printing, assemblage, and more. Learn how to make interesting surface designs with Beryl Taylor, how to keep a uniquely-you sketchbook with Jane LaFazio, and how to transform a basic photograph into a whimsical wonder with Kelly Nina Perkins. The only rule in this mixed-media guide is that there are no rules. In addition to the tips and techniques, the experts elaborate on their favorite tools and mediums, including paintbrushes, adhesives, papers, waxes, found objects, and more, taking the guesswork out of achieving tricky effects. Perfect for all skill levels, The Cloth Paper Scissors Bookshowcases inspiring projects for both those who are new to the world of mixed media and those who already love mixed media and are looking for exciting new ideas"--Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Introduction : a note from Barbara -- Beginning. A beginner's guide to beginning / Jodi Ohl ; Extra. Mixed-media toolbox ; Idea to image / Laura Cater-Woods ; Extra. Mixed-media glossary ; My thread sketch journey / Kelli Nina Perkins -- Printmaking and surface design. Mixed-media watercolor techniques / Jacqueline Sullivan ; Building upon layers : detailed design made easy / Beryl Taylor ; Texture and layers with paint and stencils / Lisa Kesler ; Translucent transfers / DJ Pettitt ; Extra. Paper alternatives ; Making gelatin monoprints / Jenn Mason -- Journals and bookmaking. Keeping creative sketchbooks / Jane LaFazio ; The meander book / Susie LaFond ; Extra. Easy book binding ; Art journaling : pages in stages / Dawn DeVries Sokol ; Travel journals : maps as a starting point / Jacqueline Newbold ; If these walls could talk : home journaling / Lynn Whipple -- Collage and assemblage. Stop! look! listen! : recycling your world into art / the Oiseaux Sisters, Susan Andrews and Carolyn Fellman ; The mixed adventures of a superhero series / June Pfaff Daley ; Cupcake concoctions / Sue Pelletier ; Extra. 25 found objects + 50 papers to collect ; All torn up : an approach to collage / Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson l Character study : text as a collage element / Lisa Occhipinti -- Mixed-media stitching. Paper collage quilts / Annette Morgan ; Mix and stitch / Dorit Elisha ; Sealed with a stitch / Viv Sliwka ; Extra. Four easy handstitches -- Mixed media and beyond : encaustic, metal, and jewelry. The encaustic collage / Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch ; Extra. Make it stick : a guide to adhesives ; Metal magic / Beryl Taylor ; Metal heads: image transfers on metal / Janette Schuster ; Dipped and delightful : paper beads / Kelli Nina Perkins -- Get your art out there!. Heavens to etsy! / Cate Coulacos Prato ; 10 tips for selling your art during hard times, Cate Coulacos Prato.
Language:
English
Added Uniform Title:
Cloth, paper, scissors.
