Download or read book Terrific Texture Techniques written by Tiffany Windsor and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texture is one of the hottest trends in decorating, and with the complete program outlined here by Delta Technical Coatings—a widely recognized name in the crafts market— it’s easy to achieve the wonderful faux-finish looks displayed in upscale home d�cor magazines. Striking photos showcase more than 30 projects large and small, ranging from entire rooms to gift ideas. Most inspirational of all are the variety of attractive techniques: combing, imbedding, marbleizing, tinting, and working with stencils and dimensional compounds. Soon, home decorators will confidently add borders to every wall and transform the surfaces of frames, furniture, vases, steamer trunks, and columns.
Download or read book Terrific Textures A Book of Different Textures written by Brian Joseph Wangenheim and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-31 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terrific Textures is a book full of all different kinds of wonderful textures. Turn each page and begin to feel the effects of seeing texture after texure of vivid color and excellent style. This book makes a great gift for art lovers or anyone who likes to see all different kinds of colors. It is not your ordinary "book" but will change your routine of reading and take you to the world of colors where there are no words.
Download or read book Thread Painting written by Leni Levenson Wiener and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2007-09-26 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Contains exciting lessons in achieving elaborate embroidered and embellished looks with a simple sewing machine and a home computer and printerUsing the techniques in this guide you can create stunning custom fabric art featuring skillful touches of embroidery, all by using own sewing machine. Inside this inspiring guide to thread painting, you'll discover innovative techniques for integrating digital photography and computer software in creating custom fabrics. Plus, this book covers various threads, tension and bobbins, and troubleshooting tips. The book's 15+ projects include:*Wall hangings*Totes*Pillows*Artwork for the home
Download or read book Terrific Textures written by Jackie Dodson and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texturizing fabric is sewing at its best-fun, artistic, and easy. Instead of settling for drab, unadorned clothes and crafts, sewers can now add ribbons, buttons, layers of fabric, and other dimensional features with minimal time and effort.
Download or read book Basic Techniques for Painting Textures in Watercolor written by Rachel Rubin Wolf and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You need only look at a field of sunlit daisies or the elegance of a single rosebud to know "why" flowers have always been a favorite subject of artists. This book will show you "how" 24 water color painters capture their subjects' brilliant colors, subtle shadings, graceful shapes and delicate textures. Assembled from some of the best teaching available, this comprehensive, step-by-step instruction will help you create your own, breathtaking watercolor gardens.
Download or read book Tucks Textures Pleats written by Jennie Rayment and published by J R Publications. This book was released on 1994 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for both the beginner and expert neddlewoman, this book is filled with practical diagrams and simple instructions for creating textural samples. Explore the world of weaving, scrunching, tucking and pleating; unravel the mystery of the bias bobble; and discover the delights of trumpets and the origami twist. The book includes an illustrated section on finishing techniques in addition to extensive suggestions for design development.
Download or read book Texture Techniques for Winning Watercolors written by Ray Hendershot and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform your watercolor paintings from ordinary to extraordinary Discover a range of effective methods to liven up your watercolor paintings by using Ray Hendershot's texture techniques. Filling in the gaps where other books fall short, "Texture Techniques for Winning Watercolors" elaborates on the fine details that distinguish a good painting from an excellent painting. With Hendershot's guidance, you can heighten the emotional impact in your paintings by capturing a greater variety of moods through strategic texture techniques such as spattering and spritzing, scraping and blotting. For those especially interested in landscapes, there are great step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on exercises to build your repertoire. "Texture Techniques for Winning Watercolors" is an essential addition to the library of any watercolorist and is an asset for advanced beginners. Ray Hendershot is highly regarded for his detailed rural landscapes and antique still life paintings. However, the real subjects of his work are not the aging farm buildings, the rustic old mills or the antique crocks and jugs—the real subject is the surface itself. His images and written insights have been published in a number of books and magazines both in the United States and in England. Hendershot has had numerous solo gallery shows and is represented by several galleries in Southeastern Pennsylvania. He is a decorated member of The American Watercolor Society, The National Watercolor Society, The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, The Philadelphia Water Color Society, and The International Society of Acrylic Painters. Currently, he and his wife maintain a studio in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.
Download or read book 101 Textures in Colored Pencil written by Denise J. Howard and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 Textures in Colored Pencil provides step-by-step instruction and examples of a multitude of textures for creating realistic masterpieces in colored pencil.
Download or read book Creating Textured Landscapes with Pen Ink and Watercolor written by Claudia Nice and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture the Rich Textures of Nature, Step by Step Capture nature's beauty as you never have before. Beloved artist and teacher Claudia Nice leads you on an inspired journey through the great outdoors. With paints in hand, she shares with you her best techniques for creating landscapes that come alive with richness, depth and textured detail. Open this guide and start painting right away. As you follow engaging, step-by-step demonstrations and exercises, you'll learn to recreate the textural elements of a range of terrains and landscapes. Chapters include: • Creative clouds and skies • Majestic mountains, hills and mesas • Texturing trees, trunks and foliage • Rugged rocks and gritty gravel • Transparent textures for rivers, falls and lakes • Flowers of the field In a special section, Claudia covers basic texturing techniques with mini demos using lines, dots, bruising, scribbling, spattering, blotting, printing, stamping and more. From paints and pens to sponges, leaves and facial tissue, you'll explore all kinds of fun and inventive ways to create amazing textures. And to help you put it all together, Claudia includes her masterful advice for creating compositions using reference photos, field sketches and your own creative license. Each demonstration features a large image of the completed landscape, so you can see exactly how Claudia's methods work - from start to finish.
Download or read book Painting Florals with Gouache written by Vidhi Khandelwal and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the Art of Gouache with Easy-to-Paint, Stunning Floral Designs Let your creativity bloom with this inspiring step-by-step guide to painting lush roses, delicate daisies, blossoming cacti and more. Gouache makes it easy to create rich, bright colors for an impressive impact in just a few strokes. This forgiving medium is great for beginners, as well as watercolor artists looking for a bold, new way to create stunning artwork that pops. Vidhi Khandelwal, founder of The Ink Bucket art and stationery brand, guides you each step of the way through simple techniques to recreate her signature florals. Use your new skills to begin a daily art habit, create stunning compositions to brighten up your home and add a personal touch to homemade cards and gifts. With a trove of traceable flower sketches right in the book, you can focus on your painting journey without worrying about how to draw every line. Along with the essential strokes, you’ll learn simple shading methods for realistic petals, and lovely layering techniques to add fullness and texture in each blossom. Bring your project to life with fun details like veined leaves and colorful backgrounds, and even venture into floral hand lettering. Whether you’re looking to boost your painting skills or enjoy a relaxing new hobby, this book provides a refreshing creative escape.
Download or read book Hot Textiles written by Kim Thittichai and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational and practical guide to the potential of heat tools for textile artists. Soldering irons, heat guns and household irons can add texture and variety to textile work – whether it's hand embroidery, machine embroidery, quilting or felting. Stunning work can be produced with a variety of materials: hot and cold foiling; painted and plain Bondaweb (fusible webbing) on wood, paper, fabric and pelmet Vilene; making beads from synthetic fabrics, Tyvek and Kunin felt; melting and distorting plastic bags and cellophane; working in three dimensions; and embossing powders. With step-by-step instructions, full health and safety advice and stunning photography, this is an important book for all textile artists. Following on the bestselling Fusing Fabric and Surfaces for Stitch, it demonstrates the latest techniques wanted by all those involved in textiles. Back in paperback for 2018.
Download or read book Artful Adventures in Mixed Media written by Nathalie Kalbach and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create Remarkable Art out of What Inspires You! Get ready to create extraordinary mixed-media art! This artful adventure is accessible to everyone, no matter your skill level. Whenever you take a stroll through your neighborhood, travel or are just out in nature, you're on an artful adventure. By learning how to actively collect and record what you observe and how you feel as you explore, you can transform these experiences into inspiration for making your artwork truly unique. Learn how to make ironwork in Athens into a reusable stencil, how to make the edges of a natural geyser into colorful layers of textured gesso and how to imprint Alice's white rabbit on a colorful art journal spread. Each art tutorial inside is designed to teach you to seek your own inspiration and incorporate fresh ideas in your work. With Artful Adventures in Mixed Media, you will paint, layer and collage your way to beautiful, meaningful art! Inside you'll find: • A basic supply list, including how to build a personalized art-on-the-go kit • Tips and step-by-step instruction for getting the most out of your artful adventure • Mixed media art techniques, including collage, visual layering, textured painting, photo manipulation and even using embroidery floss
Download or read book The Cloth Paper Scissors Book written by Barbara Delaney and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-10 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where paint, paper, fabric, metal, and wax all come to play! Uncover the very best articles and projects from Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Editor Barbara Delaney has assembled a gold mine of hands-on inspiration and ideas for mixed-media artists of all types. Explore the exciting worlds of collage, journaling, encaustic, printing, assemblage, and more. Learn how to make interesting surface designs with Beryl Taylor, how to keep a uniquely-you sketchbook with Jane LaFazio, and how to transform a basic photograph into a whimsical wonder with Kelly Nina Perkins. The only rule in this mixed-media guide is that there are no rules. In addition to the tips and techniques, the experts elaborate on their favorite tools and mediums, including paintbrushes, adhesives, papers, waxes, found objects, and more, taking the guesswork out of achieving tricky effects. Perfect for all skill levels, The Cloth Paper Scissors Book showcases inspiring projects for both those who are new to the world of mixed media and those who already love mixed media and are looking for exciting new ideas.
Download or read book The North Light Book of Acrylic Painting Techniques written by Earl Grenville Killeen and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Those who love the adaptability of acrylic but have trouble working with its unique properties will be enlightened and inspired by this book''s instruction. Over 100 diverse compositions by 23 artists are featured.'
Download or read book Fabric Paint Thread Fabulous written by Pat Durbin and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2009-12-08 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're ready to take your quilting skills to the next level, this is the book for you! Pat's innovative techniques for painting, free-motion quilting, and embellishing allow you to expand your artistic horizons and make breathtaking art quilts. First you'll paint on fabric to make a simple landscape background. Then the excitement begins! You'll use thread to "paint" astonishingly realistic trees, leaves, and more onto stabilizer, cut out the motifs, and apply them to the quilt. With five projects to choose from, there's plenty of inspiration for your next quilt.
Download or read book Acrylic Solutions written by Chris Cozen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh new ways to create fabulous paintings with mixed media techniques! Acrylic Solutions provides the "hows" behind a multitude of effects you've admired in other artists' works--and then some! Based on the popular online teaching collaboration of Chris Cozen and Julie Prichard, this book illustrates a wealth of layering methods and techniques. Mix and match to achieve countless variations, building layer upon layer to create unique and wonderfully complex abstract art. • Learn more than 30 step-by-step techniques for developing texture and visual interest, including collage, monoprinting, carving, color blocking, paint skins, raised stencils, glazing and so much more. • Chapters explore the phases of a multi-layered painting, from surface preparation through adding structure, developing complexity and adding finishing touches. • Follow the development of two paintings as each layer adds to the finished result, with tons of additional artwork throughout. • Gain insight on how to make paints, mediums and grounds work for you. Embracing a spirit of freedom and spontaneity, Acrylic Solutions is a stimulating guide for contemporary artists of any skill level. Beginners will learn how to make visually compelling paintings from start to finish, while more experienced artists will find the tools and inspiration to take their work to the next level.
Download or read book Tantalizing Textures written by Trudy Sigurdson and published by Memory Makers. This book was released on 2007-07-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add touchable textures to your layouts! The irresistible touch of plushy fibers and textiles. The rough, jagged feel of burlap and sandpaper. The smooth sleekness of glass and acrylics. The textures we include on our scrapbooks add both a tactile and visual richness that can take our artistry to a whole new level. In Tantalizing Textures, well-known author and artist Trudy Sigurdson teaches you her best-kept secrets for creating perfectly harmonious scrapbook pages by pulling textural themes from photographs and infusing them into artistic and imaginative paper crafting. Learn to add a sense of place, personality and beauty using these versatile materials: Textiles Metals Natural Elements Art Mediums Paper Clear Elements Be inspired by Trudy's amazing collection of scrapbook art and learn over 25 innovative techniques illustrated in detailed step-by-step instructions. The tantalizing world of texture awaits!
