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Catalogue : Books: Collage, Artist Trading Cards, Mixed Media

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Taking Flight: Inspiration and techniques to give your creative spirit wings by Kelly Rae Roberts
$39.95 ($36.35)

The reader will 'grow their creative wings' by joining the author on a creative journey through seven stages of Taking Flight, from learning to find the sacred in the ordinary, to listening to the whispers of their subconscious minds, to facing their innermost fears. Along the way, the reader's creative process will be deeply inspired by thoughtful prompts, meaningful quotes, probing questions to ask themselves, the author's own vivid artwork, and that of seven talented contributing artists working in a variety of mediums. And the reader will learn, step-by-step, 28 of the author's and the contributors' favorite mixed-media techniques and how to apply them to their own artwork. Softcover

   

Artist Trading Cards: 20 to make by Leonie Pujol
$17.95 (16.35)

Artist trading cards are a new and exciting way for artist all over th world to share their creativiy. Have fun making your own ATCs based on Leonie Pujol's imaginative and inspiring designs, and using a broad range of traditional and innovative materials and methods. Clear step - by step instructions. Softcover. 48 pages.

   

Bent, Bound and Stitched: Collage, Cards and Jewellery by Giuseppina 'Josie' Cirincione
$34.95 ($31.80)

Whether you're a collage artist ready for new techniques or a paper crafter looking to broaden your skills, reinventing your artwork is easy with complete step-by-step photos and instructions for twenty projects, including cards with decorative machine stitching, a pendant sporting a photo image on shrink plastic and even a photo stand for displaying your faviourite photographs.
Easy to follow step by step images to create all kinds of mixed media artworks.
Softcover, 128pages

   

The Art of Personal Imagery: Expressing your Life through Collage by Corey Moortgat
$29.95 ($27.25)

The Art of Personal Imagery introduces a fresh approach to collage, one that blends traditional methods with innovative new techniques for revealing your true self and capturing your favourite moments and memories in your artwork. Step by step, this book teaches you the secrets to adding visual and emotional depth tp your collage:

  • adding meaning to your work with written sentiments about your family and friends
  • stage your own photo shoot to capture images perfect for your artwork
  • find personal symbols with creative exercises

Softcover 128pages

   
Creative Collage: Making Memories in Mixed Media by Marie Browning
$21.95 ($19.95)

Learn how easy and inspiring collage can be, whether you want to make decorative accents or family heirlooms. Using found objects, photographs, beeswax, and other everyday supplies, you can fashion great keepsakes like picture frames, montages, candles and jewelry that loved ones will treasure.
Softcover, 128 pages
   
Artist Trading Card Workshop by Bernie Berlin
$39.95 ($36.35)

The simple act of sharing 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 pieces of art, known as Artist Trading Crads, knows no boundaries and brings like-souls together like no other form of communication can. Unique statements, passionate emotions and favourite interests can all be expressed in these minature works of art that are always traded, never sold. This book has over 25 techniques demonstrated in step-by-step photographs that share the ins and outs of creating these mini art works which are then traded locally or internationally.
Softcover, 128 pages
   
Visual Chronicles: The no-fear guide to creating Art journals, creative manifestos and altered books by Linda Woods and Karen Dinino
$37.95 ($34.50)

Visual Chronicles is all about YOU: your dreams, your memories, your daily routines, your greatest loves and your secret pet peeves. It's about getting to know yourself better, savouring the wonderful ebb and flow of your everydays, and celebrating it all in visual mementos of your life journey.
Each chapter of Visual Chronicles quiets common fears such as "Nothing happens in my life" or "I'm just not artistic" with projects such as the "My day Unfolds journal" and "Experiments with Composition" . This is a fun, gentle introduction to creative journaling that will have you inspired and armed with strategies to create journals that truly reflect you.
Softcover, 128 pages
   
Collage Unleashed: Paint, Bind, Stitch and Play by Trica Bautista
$37.95 ($34.55)

Leave what you know about collage behind and take your artwork and creative expression to a world without limits...the unbridled world of Collage Unleashed!! Discover collage's playful side as you gather your crayons, paints and other favorite materials, then unleash your wild side with techniques such as:
Dying paper towels, sewing with freeform stitches and embroidery, creating books with wildly-sewn bindings, making freezer paper monoprints.
Softcover, p.128
   
Artful Journals by Janet Takahashi
$29.95 ($27.30)

Record and preserve your memories in expressive journals. Whether you've a devoted mother, avid traveler, or enthuasiastic scrapbooker, you can create a journal that reflects your interests. As you learn a variety of binding and embellishment techniques, you'll be able to make original projects from gardening diary to a volume containing spirit-lifting sentiments. Filled with inspiration and encouragement, Artful Journals will enable you to celebrate every area of your life. Paper based, however very transferrable to textile creations. A most beautiful publication.
Hardcover, 128 pages.