Message from Dean - May 8th 2007
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.5
EAN: 9781596680821
ISBN: 1596680822
Label: Interweave Press
Manufacturer: Interweave Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: September 23, 2008
Publisher: Interweave Press
Studio: Interweave Press
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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.
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This is an excellent book with great ideas for ways to expand your creativity even if self-portraits are not your thing.
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I'm still making my way through this. It's not like this book is super long (120+ pages). It's just that it is not a quick read because it gives you a lot to think about, so I would not recommend this for the casual crafter. But, if you want to dig into your creative soul, now we are talking! See my full review posted at this link: [...]
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I love the variety present in this book on self-portraiture -- variety in mediums, techniques, styles and approaches. An analogy that comes to mind -- it was like looking through a prism to see all of the possible ways that light could be refracted. I particularly enjoyed reading the artists' personal commentary and my creative energies were piqued by the prompts. This book is a great find for anyone interested in self-portraiture -- whether well-seasoned or a beginner.
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Hands-down, not a doubt left in my mind - this is my favorite new mixed-media release in the last few years. The topic is ingenious - and one that was never truly explored, until now. Cate Coulacos Prato did an amazing job with this brilliant book - with a wide range of diverse contributors, projects & and creative exercises - even the biggest skeptic will be lured into creating their own self-portrait.
Though I was a part of this book - I didn't truly know what to expect until it arrived; and once it did, I even shocked myself by reading it cover to cover. Mixed Media Self Portraits redefines self-portraits as an art form, as a healing tool, and as an invaluable creative journey. If self portraits intimidate you (as they did me)- this will help ease your fears and if nothing else - the techniques so generously shared can be applied to other genres.
The exercises and prompts are all presented in an easy to read form, and cover to cover the book is pure eye candy. ... Read More
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Although I didn't find it practical to do some of the things in this book (materials needed, etc.) I did get several ideas for making my own cards, books, etc. I expect to get more use out of this book as I collect the materials needed. I think the ideas are highly imaginative and clever and I will use some of them to break out of my mold.
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