Author: Heather Thomas Publisher: Landauer Books ISBN: 9781935726098 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
"From the language of color--to the principles of design--to examples of fabulous fiber art creations and 12 workshop lessons, each is spectacularly presented in this exciting, new book developed to help you become a better artist."--P. [4] of cover.
Author: Patricia Lambert Publisher: Schiffer Craft ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
Fiber artists will welcome this opportunity to learn how to use and control color with this monumental and exquisitely beautiful book. Whether they stitch, quilt, weave, work in macrame, hook rugs, knit, crochet, or experiment in mixed media, the artists will benefit from the authors' techniques for solving color problems. Color and Fiber is divided into three sections. The first section presents essential terminology, ideas, and definitions about light and color as preparation for the problems, projects and ideas which follow. The second section describes how light, dye and pigment work with fibers because individual fibers, yarns and fabrics differ in their responses to light and color. The ability to solve color problems depends on the artists' understanding of the fiber's light and color relationships. The third section presents the practical applications for the information gained in the first two sections. Besides color mixing and special effects such as iridescence and opalescence, this section examines projects that artists or classes can do to understand color's part in determining spatial effects, emotional impact and color systems.
Author: Malka Dubrawsky Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781600595134 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 132
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Award-winning artist Malka Dubrawksy presents a bold, modern take on dyeing, geared especially to quilters and fiber artists. She’s whipped up a variety of easy patterning techniques--including resist, discharge, and overdyeing--for creating one-of-a-kind fabrics, as well as more than a dozen simple projects that use the vibrant cloth. How-to photos accompany the text, which focuses on sources of inspiration, tools and materials, dyeing recipes, and the surface design techniques themselves. Stunning images from the author’s sketchbook and photos of her workspace provide quilters with additional motivation.
Author: Becky Goldsmith Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc ISBN: 1607058650 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 116
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Did you know that the biggest struggle for quilters of all types is color selection? Unlock the secrets to winning color combinations from best-selling author Becky Goldsmith of Piece O’ Cake Designs. Learn how every quilt has a foreground and a background, how to use clear versus gray colors—plus other essentials that will shake up your design process. Quilters of all skill levels will appreciate Becky’s practical, easy-to-understand advice. Put your newfound knowledge to the test with 10 pieced and appliquéd projects designed to focus on specific aspects of color. Includes visual examples to explain all color topics.
Author: Jenelle Porter Publisher: Prestel Pub ISBN: 9783791353821 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
This lavish book documents the developments in the field of fiber-related art over the past half century. The 1960s saw a revolution in fiber art. Where once the focus was on knotting, twining, and coiling thread into works that were immediately recognizable, and therefore connected to utilitarian crafts, fiber artists of the later 20th-century began to experiment with abstract forms that were closer to sculpture than craft. Influenced by postmodernist ideas, these works are the product of experimentation with materials and technique while at the same time confronting important cultural issues. This book traces that development from the mid-twentieth century to the present. In the words of Bauhaus weaver Anni Albers, the expressive quality of fiber is essentially a "language of thread." That language is beautifully displayed in full-color spreads and individual illustrations in this book. Scholarly essays address the feminist movement of the 1970s; the expanded use of materials in the '80s and '90s; and the more recent employment of fiber as one more material in the creation of freestanding works. In addition to a section of full color illustrations, this book also includes profiles of all of the genre's most influential artists.
Author: Heather Thomas Publisher: Landauer (IL) ISBN: 9781935726524 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to everything colorful, A Fiber Artist's Guide to Color & Design is a must-have for artists, quilters, students, and anyone fascinated by the languages of color and design. Beginning with a study of the color wheel and color theory, the book then takes a detailed look at each individual color. From there, you'll understand how colors work together before learning the elements and principles of design, from line, shape, and form to contrast, balance, and unity. Rounding off with 12 workshops for hands-on learning and experimentation, each lesson is presented in such a way to help you reach the project's goal and ultimately become a better artist!
Author: Rachel Hauser Publisher: Lucky Spool ISBN: 9781940655369 Category : Color in design Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Forget the dry color theory! This guide is fun, conversational, practical, and beautifully inspiring. The one-of-a-kind resource for modern quilters includes hands-on exercises with a true workbook approach to help evaluate color choices. A 150-color swatch card is included.
Author: Kristy Gordon Publisher: Page Street Publishing ISBN: Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 199
Book Description
Jump-Start Your Creative Journey Get out of your artistic rut and learn how to make art that feels true to you. Whether you’re established in the art world or just breaking in, this guide helps you push past imposter syndrome and negative self-talk so you can create with confidence and find joy in the process once more. Kristy Gordon, prominent painter and adjunct professor at New York Academy of Art, will teach you how to quiet criticisms, dream big and make art that feels genuine to your style. You’ll start with pressure-free exercises to build the habit of creating daily, then you’ll learn how to research the art world and build up an arsenal of ideas for your artwork. Finally, you’ll learn to pitch yourself to galleries and other consumers. Along the way, Kristy provides a wealth of insight into recovering a sense of play in your art and keeping your mind open to epiphanies and breakthroughs. Filled with invaluable advice and encouraging exercises, this impactful guidebook will help you feel invigorated in your practice and propel you into a career you’ve always dreamed of.
Author: Noelle R. B. Stiles Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 0811772918 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 209
Book Description
Don't be afraid to mix colors and cables! The often-repeated advice that it is best to choose solid-color yarns when you crochet cables is not always true. With a little bit of knowledge and planning, you can crochet beautiful Celtic cables and enhance the design with your choice of a multicolored yarn. Author Noelle R. B. Stiles is a vision scientist and has done extensive research into the art and science of color play (so that you don't have to!). What she brings to this book is the practical side of color usage. She gives you a broad look at how colors and designs work together and illustrates how color choices affect the final outcome of your crochet pieces. She specifically sets out to prove that multicolored yarns should not be sidelined in your textured crochet pieces and can be used to great advantage. With practical examples and 20 patterns, she shows how crochet designs can feature both a multicolored yarn and an intricate cable to gorgeous effect. Patterns include eye-catching scarves, hats, mitts, blanket, cardigan, and more. If you are new to cabling, there are step-by-step instructions and several beginner patterns. Pull out your favorite hand-painted or variegated yarn and give it a try!
Author: Amy Walsh Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc ISBN: 1607056437 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 76
Book Description
If you're a fabric-lover, then you know that sewing basic patterns with straight lines is the quickest (and possibly the most satisfying) way to get yourself to a finished quilt. Squares and rectangles are not just for beginners With no-fuss piecing, you're free to explore all kinds of exciting possibilites with different colours, fabrics, and layouts. You'll love how easy it is to customize these quilts and make them your own. This book also shows you how to alter patterns for a completely different look by resizing the blocks, trying a different setting, or changing the colour palette.
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