The Cloth Paper Scissors Book: Techniques and Inspiration for Creating Mixed-Media Art - Softcover

Delaney, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159668397X ISBN 13: 9781596683976

Publisher: Interweave, 2011

Synopsis

Find out where paint, paper, fabric, metal, and wax all come to play

Uncover the very best articles and projects from the first six years of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Barbara Delaney, assistant editor for Cloth Paper Scissors magazine, has assembled a gold mine of the top articles, hands-on art pieces, and mixed-media ideas for the first time ever. Explore the exciting worlds of collage, journaling, encaustic, printing, assemblage, metal work, and more. Discover how to make interesting fabric surface designs, keep a uniquely-you sketchbook, and transform a basic photograph into something unexpected. The only rule in this must-have mixed-media resource is that there are no rules.

In addition to projects and techniques, the artists of The Cloth Paper Scissors Book elaborate on their favorite tools and mediums. Choosing and using just the right paint, fabric, paintbrush, glue, paper, wax, found object, and more is made easy for you with this light-hearted guide. The projects inside are suitable for many skill levels, with opportunities for every mixed-media enthusiast to have fun while enhancing their skills and adding a personal touch to their art. If you are new to mixed-media, you will love the accessible and easy-to-learn projects. And if you are already familiar with mixed-media and Cloth Paper Scissors magazine, you will love the convenience of owning so many great articles and art project ideas in one superb collection.

With The Cloth Paper Scissors Book, you'll enjoy the advice and company of the best mixed-media artists in the convenience of your own home.

About this title

About the Author

Barbara Delaney is the assistant editor of the very popular popular Cloth Paper Scissors magazine and has been with the magazine since its debut. She has an adament love for working in mixed media, growing to adore its many art forms.

Edition details

• Publisher: Interweave
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159668397X
• ISBN 13: 9781596683976
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160