ART CLOTH by Jane Dunnewold

Book Review & Giveaway :: ART CLOTH by Jane Dunnewold

Art Cloth: A Guide to Surface Design for Fabric published by Interweave.

Review by Debbie Overton

Art Cloth When textile artist Jane Dunneworld released her first book, Complex Cloth in 1996, it quickly became the bible of surface design for fiber artists.  Art Cloth picks up where Complex Cloth left off, showing how to layer processes with the latest products to create stunning cloth for use in a variety of fiber art. Art Cloth updates all the techniques discussed in Complex Cloth plus adds valuable new information from Jane’s years of teaching and continuing work as an artist.

In addition to detailed step-by-step wet media surface design techniques, she demonstrates how the use of color and design contribute to successful layering. She guides and inspires artists to take their art cloth to the next level through sidebars with design tips and exercises that support the technical information. In addition, each technique chapter concludes with project ideas for the skills learned, so anyone working through the book can literally build layers on cloth as each chapter is completed.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced fiber artist, this book will inspire you as you work your way through 176 pages and 500 photographs.

Interweave has gifted the Marketplace with a copy of ART CLOTH and we invite you to leave a comment to have your name entered for a chance to win this amazing book.  Want another chance?  Then blog about our giveaway with a link to this post, then come back here and leave a comment to include a static link to your post.  Mention it on Facebook or Twitter and let me know and you have more chances.  Each mention gives you an extra chance to have your name drawn.  This giveaway ends Saturday, August 7th at Midnight EST.  The winner will be announced Sunday afternoon, August 8th.

To learn more about Jane, visit her website and to purchase a copy of ART CLOTH visit here.
This article is courtesy of the MMCA Marketplace Blog, a place to connect, promote, inspire and share resources to help others live a creative life in their artful journey!  The MMCA Marketplace Blog is a subsidiary of Debbie Overton Designs LLC.

ART CLOTH by Jane Dunnewold

Book Review & Giveaway :: ART CLOTH by Jane Dunnewold

Art Cloth: A Guide to Surface Design for Fabric published by Interweave.

Review by Debbie Overton

Art Cloth When textile artist Jane Dunneworld released her first book, Complex Cloth in 1996, it quickly became the bible of surface design for fiber artists.  Art Cloth picks up where Complex Cloth left off, showing how to layer processes with the latest products to create stunning cloth for use in a variety of fiber art. Art Cloth updates all the techniques discussed in Complex Cloth plus adds valuable new information from Jane’s years of teaching and continuing work as an artist.

In addition to detailed step-by-step wet media surface design techniques, she demonstrates how the use of color and design contribute to successful layering. She guides and inspires artists to take their art cloth to the next level through sidebars with design tips and exercises that support the technical information. In addition, each technique chapter concludes with project ideas for the skills learned, so anyone working through the book can literally build layers on cloth as each chapter is completed.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced fiber artist, this book will inspire you as you work your way through 176 pages and 500 photographs.

Interweave has gifted the Marketplace with a copy of ART CLOTH and we invite you to leave a comment to have your name entered for a chance to win this amazing book.  Want another chance?  Then blog about our giveaway with a link to this post, then come back here and leave a comment to include a static link to your post.  Mention it on Facebook or Twitter and let me know and you have more chances.  Each mention gives you an extra chance to have your name drawn.  This giveaway ends Saturday, August 7th at Midnight EST.  The winner will be announced Sunday afternoon, August 8th.

To learn more about Jane, visit her website and to purchase a copy of ART CLOTH visit here.
This article is courtesy of the MMCA Marketplace Blog, a place to connect, promote, inspire and share resources to help others live a creative life in their artful journey!  The MMCA Marketplace Blog is a subsidiary of Debbie Overton Designs LLC.

MMCA Marketplace: Book Review :: Artist’s Color Manual

Book Review :: Artist’s Color Manual

Review by Debbie Overton

I purchased this book over 6 years ago and it has been one of my “go-to” books many times.

Artist’s Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Working with Color by Simon Jennings.

Simon_Jennings2Artist’s Color Manual is the ultimate guide to color for visual artists. Whether they work in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, or inks, artists of all stripes will find information and ideas flowing from every profusely illustrated page. Renowned art instructor Simon Jennings begins with a basic introduction to color theory, the color wheel, and the art of mixing pigments. The heart of the Artist’s Color Manual is a comprehensive guide to mixing and creating each color of the spectrum, from primaries to tricky neutrals, flesh tones, and metallics. Additional chapters focus on techniques, such as mixing media, that create color in both traditional and unexpected ways. Examples of work by accomplished artists and interviews with leading painters suggest creative ideas for color use. With expert instruction, detailed information, and inspiring visuals, Artist’s Color Manual is especially helpful for those who are learning to paint, yet speaks with definitive authority to all artists looking to perfect their craft.

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