Masters: Beadweaving (Masters (Lark Books)): Major Works by Leading Artists - Softcover

Carol Wilcox Wells

Softcover

ISBN 10: 160059039X ISBN 13: 9781600590399

Publisher: Lark, 2008

Synopsis

Versatility, innovation, inspiration - thats what The Masters series offers crafters, with an engaging and up-to-date survey of the finest contemporary work by approximately 40 leading artists in specific media. Beadweaving takes the spotlight here and readers will find the showcased pieces eye-opening in their originality. Each highlighted master takes center stage in an informative eight-page feature that includes nearly a dozen gorgeous, high-quality photographs and a short essay by the curator placing the impressive work and its creator in context. These outstandingly talented and imaginative artists include Valerie Hector, whose beaded designs are a statement in bold modernity; Jeanette Ahlgren, who fashions intricate loom-woven vessels with subtle gradations in colour and graphic, geometric patterns; and Marcia DeCoster, who uses her right angle weave techniques to create shimmering jewellery in rich jewel tones. Beadweaver and author Carol Wilcox Wells serves as the judge of this remarkable collection.

About this title

Product Description:

Beadweaving Offers crafters with a survey of the contemporary work by approximately 40 artists in specific media including Valerie Hector, whose beaded designs are a statement in bold modernity; Jeanette Ahlgren, who fashions intricate loom-woven vessels; and, Marcia DeCoster, who uses a right angle weave techniques to create shimmering.

Review:

"Bead art is alive and well, as this new title in the "Masters" series from Lark Books attests. The best of the best is included in this coffee-table volume of museum and gallery-worthy jewelry, sculpture, wearable art, vessels and containers, and more. The work of "Bead & Button" award winners, magazine contributors, and international artists of all stripes is showcased in full. This book is bound to be dog-eared, it will be perused so much." -- "Bead & Button"

About this edition

• Publisher: Lark
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 160059039X
• ISBN 13: 9781600590399
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 300
• Editor: Ray Hemachandra