Collage Discovery Workshop
by Claudine Hellmuth
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Author: Claudine HellmuthBrand: North Light
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-12-08
ISBN: 1581803435
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: North Light Books
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Book Review: I highly recommend this book.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a book that I just love! When I first got this book, I had been trying to make collage artwork using magazine images, etc. But all my artwork looked like crap, to put it mildly. And I'm usually pretty good at creating beautiful artwork, even when I don't know what I'm doing (ok, so I'm a little vain about my art). But I just couldn't figure out how people created some of the collage effects that I was seeing.
This book has taught me so many collaging techniques, and my own collage artwork improved a thousand-fold (I'm not kidding) as soon as I started putting the collage techniques into practice.
The first section of the book covers the basics of collage: what types of paints are best to use, recommended materials and supplies, and copyright issues.
Some of the fifteen collage techniques in the "Creative Collage Techniques" section include:
* Creating backgrounds using painting and glazing techniques
* Making image transfers (one of my favorites)
* Using beeswax for collage, transfers and stamping
* Antiquing techniques using paint, rust kits, and other means
Some of the topics covered in the "Piecing It all Together" section include:
* miniature assemblages
* composition
* storytelling using collage
I especially liked the "creating background" information because it was one of the things I was having problems with. The background techniques include paint glazing, peeling paint (I LOVE this effect), textured paint, and peeling paper (another VERY COOL technique that I apply to much of my artwork now).
"Collage Discovery Workshop" is a big book (8.5" x 11", 128 pages) with glossy full-color pages throughout, and is filled with how-to-pictures of techniques and finished artwork.
Throughout the book, Hellmuth gives the reader a short description of the collage techniques used in each piece of artwork. Its very helpful to see this, because it gives readers an idea of what can be done by mixing various collage techniques together. And Hellmuth's artwork is gorgeous. Its very inspiring to look at her artwork, try out the art techniques, and apply them to my own artwork. Some of her collages are displayed full-page-size, so readers can get a detailed view of the work. Her collages gave me lots of ideas for subject matter, mixing techniques, color combinations, and many other creative ideas.
In the back of the book Hellmuth gives a list of collage artist's websites to look at. I checked them out, and most of them are filled with beautiful and unique collage artwork. It was a really nice resource for her to include as I had a lot of fun looking at other artists' collages. She also lists some publications of interest and I found that list to be very useful.
I highly recommend this book. Especially if you like doing collage and are just starting out. But even if you're a pro at collage, you might want to get this book anyway, since Hellmuth's mixing of collage techniques will give you some new creative styles to consider, and lots of creative fodder.
Summary of Collage Discovery Workshop
Unlock the Artist WithinCollage is the perfect medium to help you unleash your creative potential. You can gather materials from just about anywhere, glue them down on a surface and magically create a work of art. There are no mistakes, only discoveries. What could be more exciting?
In Collage Discovery Workshop, acclaimed collage artist Claudine Hellmuth shares 15 of her favorite collage techniques and invites you to play with basic collage materials in new and imaginative ways. Along the way, Claudine guides you with friendly advice on how to develop your artistic voice and turn an ordinary collage into something special.
Learn how to:
- Overcome "blank canvas" syndrome with recipes for four luscious backgrounds
- Combine words and images to capture a mood or tell a story in your collage
- Incorporate buttons, old photos, game pieces and other found objects in your art
- Explore the magical appeal of collaging with beeswax
- Layer patterns and images in your collages with amazing transfer techniques
- Honor a special friend with a personal keepsake collage
- Use a written journal to grow as an artist
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