Mixed-Media Self-Portraits
Author | : Cate Coulacos Prato |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2013-02-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781620332375 |
ISBN-13 | : 162033237X |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Featuring artwork from a wide range of contributors, this resource explores creative self-portraits through fun and easy exercises and essays that instruct and inspire artists working in all media. Examples of collage, fiber arts, and mixed-media artwork offer visual inspiration while essays throughout the book act as a guide to personal and artistic self-discovery. Step-by-step techniques and creative prompts are used to direct artists through different approaches to creating self-portraits while exercises utilizing collage, drawing, photography, and stitching will jump-start the creative process and get ideas flowing on paper and fabric, encouraging artists to express themselves in new ways.