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Creating Sketchbooks for Embroiderers and Textile Artists by Kay Greenlees (2006, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-10071348957X
ISBN-139780713489576
eBay Product ID (ePID)23050085039
Product Key Features
Book TitleCreating Sketchbooks for Embroiderers and Textile Artists
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicNeedlework / Embroidery, Textile & Costume, Needlework / General
GenreDesign, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorKay Greenlees
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight28.6 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal746.44028
SynopsisToday the embroiderer's sketchbook, ideas book or journal is a work of art in itself. It includes initial concept material, design, colour work, textile samples, stitches and three-dimensional pieces. Beautiful in itself, the embroiderer's sketchbook can also be a jumping off point for larger works., Today the embroiderer's sketchbook, ideas book or journal embraces a range of exciting possibilities. It includes initial concept material, design, colour work, textile samples, stitches and three-dimensional pieces. Beautiful in itself, the embroiderer's material can also provide inspiration for more developed work. This is the first book to show students, general embroiderers and other textile artists how to make the most of their sketchbooks, showcasing examples from leading textile artists such as Audrey Walker, Rozanne Hawksley, Amanda Clayton and Ruth Issett. Illustrated with sketchbook pages through to finished textile pieces. The book covers: Purposes of a Sketchbook: exploring and storing; investigation and ideas; research and collecting; experimentation and development; recording and analysis Different Approaches: drawing and collage; stitch and fabric; surface inspiration; pattern/colour/texture; design elements as starting points; models and maquettes; 3-D work; sketchbook work for its own sake; exploring concepts Making a Start: things to include; building confidence; when to use a sketchbook; don't be afraid to... Presentation, Materials, Tools, Techniques, Sketchbooks are invaluable companions for artists and an essential part of today's textile courses, and now, at last, there's a book that shows embroiderers and textile students how to make the most of their sketchbook practice. Through fascinating glimpses into the sketchbooks of leading textile artists, this beautifully illustrated, first-of-its-kind guide shows--from first sketches to finished pieces--how to use a sketchbook to develop ideas, record personal observations, experiment with materials, and create sketchbooks that are works of art in themselves. Sketching in museums, coloring pages, mark-making, drawing and collage, 3-D work, e-sketchbooks, and more are covered. A must-have for students, embroiderers, and textile artists of all abilities.
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- Aug 16, 2024
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Wonderful hands-on ideas from experienced creators!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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