Hi gang- books to sell
EDIT: I've tried and tried and tried some more to get the list behind a cut but for some reason it is not working- I tried at least a half dozen times/ways- went to html and tried that way too- but it isn't working- so I apologize for the length of the post.
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Hi gang- I am selling off some of my art/painting books that I have looked through several times, ooohed and aaaahed but never have really used- they just sit on the shelf moving from one place to another. I put together a list and descriptions for posting on fee-bay but want to post here and a few other places first. Shipping is included until they go up on fee-bay.
BOOKS FOR SALE
1.Collage Sourcebook: Exploring the Art and Techniques of Collage
Excellent condition- like new. I paid $25.00 at borders. A wonderful book with lots of well know artists represented: Lynn Perella, Nina Bagley, Ann Baldwin, Karen Michael, Carol Owen and a couple of dozen more! $15.00
2. Practical Printmaking. Hardcover, Excellent condition- dust jacket is a little beat up- slight tear and a glue mark from where a tag was I guess.)
Chapters on Lithography, Etching and Engraving, Relief Printing, Screen Printing, Process Photography. $10.00 free shipping.
3. Discovering the Inner Eye: Experiments in Water Media- Virginia Cobb
Fantastic book by artist Virginia Cobb. Lots of experimental and unusual techniques. divided into four parts: The Search for Personal Vision, Designing the Painting Surface, Enriching the Painting Surface, Q&A In the Spirit of Discovery. The artist shares a lot of amazing information on texture, layering, using mixed media, collage techniques etc. Excellent Condition. out of print. $15.00
4. The Artist's Muse: Unlock the Door to Your Creativity-
by Betsy Dillard Stroud
Great book- but more than a book. There are three decks of cards to use either alone or in combinations. 1 deck- Doors of Awareness. 2 deck- Windows of Opportunity. 3 Deck- Circles of Growth.
(from Amazon: Product Description
The Artist’s Muse: Unlock the Door to Your Creativity is one of the most innovative ideas and concepts about painting on the market. Its contents are dual, for it contains a treasure trove --exceptional articles on creativity accompanied by creative painting challenges, and in addition, the kit contains a creative card game, which will show artists, fledgling or experienced exciting and different ways to express themselves by approaching their subjects "Out of the box." All in all, this package will inspire, provoke, and educate because it presents literally thousands of ways to create individual paintings. And, it combines traditional wisdom and modern approaches from some of the top watermedia artists in America. It’s a winner.
Never used- perfect condition- $15.00
5. Painters Wild Workshop: 12 Master Artists Help Expand Your Creativity-
by Lynn Leon Loscutoff
Fabulous book- there are both bios and projects from each artist. Mary Todd Beam and Lousie Caddilac are among the artists- two of my faves for their experimental work. Actually all of the artists in this book have a lot to offer those wanting to break their creative boundaries. Each person will find something in this book to push their own particular envelopes!
From Amazon) Product Description
Twelve artists act as personal tour guides on an artistic journey in search of the creative muse. From abstract to traditional, from on-site demonstrations to works in progress, each of these workshops reveals the diverse motivations, styles and techniques that master artists use to discover their creative side. Aimed at painters of every skill level, this book covers inking, splashing, stamping, layering, blotting, collaging and plain experimenting to bring new possibilities into artwork. It also offers ideas for working in watercolour, acrylic, oil, printmaking, mixed media and more. Like new- $11.00
6. Acrylic Painting Techniques: How to Master the Medium of Our Age.
by Stephen Quiller.
Filled, filled, filled with information and uses for all the groovy acrylic products we use- and some we wish we are not quite sure how to use but would like to try playing with
(from Amazon) Product Description
Now available in paperback! Acrylic paint is the preferred choice for most artists. Now there's an all-in-one sourcebook that demonstrates how every artist can exploit this medium to open up an unlimited range of creative possibilities! In Acrylic Painting Techniques clear, step-by-step lessons show artists how to use acrylic paint transparently, translucently, or opaquely; apply watercolor and oil painting techniques with acrylics; extend the versatility of acrylic paints with gels, gouaches, metallics, and gessos; and much more. Readers will also discover how to combine other mediums like charcoal, Conté crayon, and casein with acrylics to create a variety of unique effects. For every artist interested in creating expert paintings with acrylic paints, this is your best one-stop source of tested tips and techniques!
Please note this is the HARDCOVER version- I paid $30.00 for it.- sigh-.
Like New- $15.00
7. Acrylic Revolution: New tricks and techniques for working with the world's most versatile medium. by Nancy Reyner-(love her work!)
Wonderful book with a lot of info and tips- and yup- tricks. The author shows how to use products besides just paint and mediums for achieving interesting results. Spiral bound within a hard cover.
Excellent Condition- just a bit of shelf wear on the corners of the cover. $15.00
(from Amazon) Product Description
Liberate Your Creativity With Acrylic Paints!
Acrylic Revolution is your essential, all-in-one guide for acrylic painting techniques and more. It features over 101 ways to break through the boundaries of conventional painting and re-define the creative potential of this all-purpose medium.
Every page provides insight on how to use acrylic paint in ways you never thought possible to create stunning visual effects and textures. Ten complete sections detail a range of empowering applications, including how to:
To give you additional insight and inspiration, this book features a gallery of finished works by fellow painting revolutionaries that blend various acrylic techniques to create amazing effects. You'll also find practical advice that covers the basics and beyond--from selecting materials and cleaning your brushes to finishing and preserving your artwork. There's even a complete glossary of terms for fast and easy referencing.
Pick up a brush and start your own acrylic revolution today!
Use the techniques in this book to free your creative spirit and create the paintings you've always dreamed of.
Excellent Condition- just a bit of shelf wear on the corners of the cover. $15.00
8. Paint Happy! by Christina Acosta
YES- seriously- the artist's paintings are vibrant, colorful, loose and happy!
(from Amazon) Product Description
"In this book, you don't work from life exactly as it looks, but as you see and experience it. You are always developing your inner eye." --Cristina Acosta
Many adults who decide to "study art" become too serious and frustrated, thinking they will never learn what it takes to be really good.
Paint Happy! encourages readers to relax and enjoy their work by combining expressive painting techniques with their own unique style.
This book couples fine art with elements of craft and decorative painting that will appeal to both a traditional audience and young artists seeking self-expression and fun.
Cristina accomplishes this while keeping in mind the basic tools of composition and color. She also includes a number of creative and inspiring ideas geared toward decorative painters and greeting card artists.
Excellent Condition $10.00
9. Imagery on Fabric: A Complete surface design handbook. updated and expanded second edition. by Jean Ray Laurey
(from Amazon)Product Description
Recent advances in image-transfer technology, plus new colour photographs, are features of this second edition. Almost any image - cherished family photographs, a child's drawing, the words of a love letter - can be transferred and captured forever on cloth by following this manual's instructions.
Customer Reviews:
1. I own lots of fabric art books, and none of them come close to the amount of techniques this book has for putting color and images on fabric. It doesn't matter how many supplies I may run out of, because I can always turn to this book for *something* that I can still use. Easy to read and understand and lots of great examples. I always have this book nearby when a creative impulse strikes me.
2. This book is a great introduction to all forms of surface design, with detailed instructions for tranferring images to fabric in many ways. Awesome introduction or reference for anyone interested in cyanotype, screenprinting, image transfer, batik, etc.
3. From high tech computer photo transfer to the ancient art of leaf hammering, this book is a comprehensive presentation of fabric manipulation and imagery. Avoiding the "cutesy" trap of so many crafts books, this volume is sophisticated and will be useful to artists and crafters of many styles and sensibilities.
Imagery on Fabric is smartly organized by method, rather than individual project, allowing for much more creativity from the reader. Each process is thoroughly explained and accompanied by fabulous photos of work by professional fiber artists as well as hobbyists. Laury also includes a useful list of resources for the various products and equipment that she discusses in her book.
When I bought this book I was just fiddling with fabric and art quilts. Laury and her book singlehandedly motivated me to fully embrace fiber arts as an exciting means of artistic expression
This is a great book- so many techniques and ideas with tons of photos of great work. Excellent Condition- tiny bit of shelf wear. $15.00
I have at least another half dozen books to list- more fabric art and metalsmith/jewelry.
I also have some rubber stamp alphabets, a bunch of unmounted "persian" and arabic style stamps that I bought as full sheets, cut up and never used. never have gotten the hang of unmounted stamps, some quote UM stamps, magnetic rubber stamp poetry, magnetic poetry, a ton of paper, buttons etc.- as you all know I am very slow doing all of this- but its getting there.
Tattered and Tender, my new etsy shop will be opening soon with collage sheets and eventually some ephemera, supplies, destash, stamps and books that don't sell off in the next few days
I'm going to post some on fliker first and once again offer anyone here who wants them some for free.
I'd like to know how they come through and how they print out- I've emailed to folks on my journal prompt a day group and a couple of people here but no oone has told me how they print yet.
if its bad news I'd rather know now than after they are sold!
the couple o that I've printed have been ok but I haven't used the best printing settings to conserve ink.
so- I am behind on my journaling prompts- no big surprise- but I need to get started asap. The photoshopartsiness and making images/backgrounds for collage sheets just hypnotizes me.
gonna put on some BOB and try to get started.
xoxox
sigh..........
Hi gang- I am selling off some of my art/painting books that I have looked through several times, ooohed and aaaahed but never have really used- they just sit on the shelf moving from one place to another. I put together a list and descriptions for posting on fee-bay but want to post here and a few other places first. Shipping is included until they go up on fee-bay.
BOOKS FOR SALE
1.Collage Sourcebook: Exploring the Art and Techniques of Collage
Excellent condition- like new. I paid $25.00 at borders. A wonderful book with lots of well know artists represented: Lynn Perella, Nina Bagley, Ann Baldwin, Karen Michael, Carol Owen and a couple of dozen more! $15.00
2. Practical Printmaking. Hardcover, Excellent condition- dust jacket is a little beat up- slight tear and a glue mark from where a tag was I guess.)
Chapters on Lithography, Etching and Engraving, Relief Printing, Screen Printing, Process Photography. $10.00 free shipping.
3. Discovering the Inner Eye: Experiments in Water Media- Virginia Cobb
Fantastic book by artist Virginia Cobb. Lots of experimental and unusual techniques. divided into four parts: The Search for Personal Vision, Designing the Painting Surface, Enriching the Painting Surface, Q&A In the Spirit of Discovery. The artist shares a lot of amazing information on texture, layering, using mixed media, collage techniques etc. Excellent Condition. out of print. $15.00
4. The Artist's Muse: Unlock the Door to Your Creativity-
by Betsy Dillard Stroud
Great book- but more than a book. There are three decks of cards to use either alone or in combinations. 1 deck- Doors of Awareness. 2 deck- Windows of Opportunity. 3 Deck- Circles of Growth.
(from Amazon: Product Description
The Artist’s Muse: Unlock the Door to Your Creativity is one of the most innovative ideas and concepts about painting on the market. Its contents are dual, for it contains a treasure trove --exceptional articles on creativity accompanied by creative painting challenges, and in addition, the kit contains a creative card game, which will show artists, fledgling or experienced exciting and different ways to express themselves by approaching their subjects "Out of the box." All in all, this package will inspire, provoke, and educate because it presents literally thousands of ways to create individual paintings. And, it combines traditional wisdom and modern approaches from some of the top watermedia artists in America. It’s a winner.
Never used- perfect condition- $15.00
5. Painters Wild Workshop: 12 Master Artists Help Expand Your Creativity-
by Lynn Leon Loscutoff
Fabulous book- there are both bios and projects from each artist. Mary Todd Beam and Lousie Caddilac are among the artists- two of my faves for their experimental work. Actually all of the artists in this book have a lot to offer those wanting to break their creative boundaries. Each person will find something in this book to push their own particular envelopes!
From Amazon) Product Description
Twelve artists act as personal tour guides on an artistic journey in search of the creative muse. From abstract to traditional, from on-site demonstrations to works in progress, each of these workshops reveals the diverse motivations, styles and techniques that master artists use to discover their creative side. Aimed at painters of every skill level, this book covers inking, splashing, stamping, layering, blotting, collaging and plain experimenting to bring new possibilities into artwork. It also offers ideas for working in watercolour, acrylic, oil, printmaking, mixed media and more. Like new- $11.00
6. Acrylic Painting Techniques: How to Master the Medium of Our Age.
by Stephen Quiller.
Filled, filled, filled with information and uses for all the groovy acrylic products we use- and some we wish we are not quite sure how to use but would like to try playing with
(from Amazon) Product Description
Now available in paperback! Acrylic paint is the preferred choice for most artists. Now there's an all-in-one sourcebook that demonstrates how every artist can exploit this medium to open up an unlimited range of creative possibilities! In Acrylic Painting Techniques clear, step-by-step lessons show artists how to use acrylic paint transparently, translucently, or opaquely; apply watercolor and oil painting techniques with acrylics; extend the versatility of acrylic paints with gels, gouaches, metallics, and gessos; and much more. Readers will also discover how to combine other mediums like charcoal, Conté crayon, and casein with acrylics to create a variety of unique effects. For every artist interested in creating expert paintings with acrylic paints, this is your best one-stop source of tested tips and techniques!
Please note this is the HARDCOVER version- I paid $30.00 for it.- sigh-.
Like New- $15.00
7. Acrylic Revolution: New tricks and techniques for working with the world's most versatile medium. by Nancy Reyner-(love her work!)
Wonderful book with a lot of info and tips- and yup- tricks. The author shows how to use products besides just paint and mediums for achieving interesting results. Spiral bound within a hard cover.
Excellent Condition- just a bit of shelf wear on the corners of the cover. $15.00
(from Amazon) Product Description
Liberate Your Creativity With Acrylic Paints!
Acrylic Revolution is your essential, all-in-one guide for acrylic painting techniques and more. It features over 101 ways to break through the boundaries of conventional painting and re-define the creative potential of this all-purpose medium.
Every page provides insight on how to use acrylic paint in ways you never thought possible to create stunning visual effects and textures. Ten complete sections detail a range of empowering applications, including how to:
- Prepare and paint on virtually any surface
- Create textures of all kinds
- Work with transfers, collage, resists and mixed media
- Achieve innovative stenciling and line work
- Customize your paint to adjust thickness, transparency and drying time
- Simulate other mediums, such as oil, tempera or watercolor
- Create faux finishes, magical effects, sheens and more
To give you additional insight and inspiration, this book features a gallery of finished works by fellow painting revolutionaries that blend various acrylic techniques to create amazing effects. You'll also find practical advice that covers the basics and beyond--from selecting materials and cleaning your brushes to finishing and preserving your artwork. There's even a complete glossary of terms for fast and easy referencing.
Pick up a brush and start your own acrylic revolution today!
Use the techniques in this book to free your creative spirit and create the paintings you've always dreamed of.
Excellent Condition- just a bit of shelf wear on the corners of the cover. $15.00
8. Paint Happy! by Christina Acosta
YES- seriously- the artist's paintings are vibrant, colorful, loose and happy!
(from Amazon) Product Description
"In this book, you don't work from life exactly as it looks, but as you see and experience it. You are always developing your inner eye." --Cristina Acosta
Many adults who decide to "study art" become too serious and frustrated, thinking they will never learn what it takes to be really good.
Paint Happy! encourages readers to relax and enjoy their work by combining expressive painting techniques with their own unique style.
This book couples fine art with elements of craft and decorative painting that will appeal to both a traditional audience and young artists seeking self-expression and fun.
Cristina accomplishes this while keeping in mind the basic tools of composition and color. She also includes a number of creative and inspiring ideas geared toward decorative painters and greeting card artists.
Excellent Condition $10.00
9. Imagery on Fabric: A Complete surface design handbook. updated and expanded second edition. by Jean Ray Laurey
(from Amazon)Product Description
Recent advances in image-transfer technology, plus new colour photographs, are features of this second edition. Almost any image - cherished family photographs, a child's drawing, the words of a love letter - can be transferred and captured forever on cloth by following this manual's instructions.
Customer Reviews:
1. I own lots of fabric art books, and none of them come close to the amount of techniques this book has for putting color and images on fabric. It doesn't matter how many supplies I may run out of, because I can always turn to this book for *something* that I can still use. Easy to read and understand and lots of great examples. I always have this book nearby when a creative impulse strikes me.
2. This book is a great introduction to all forms of surface design, with detailed instructions for tranferring images to fabric in many ways. Awesome introduction or reference for anyone interested in cyanotype, screenprinting, image transfer, batik, etc.
3. From high tech computer photo transfer to the ancient art of leaf hammering, this book is a comprehensive presentation of fabric manipulation and imagery. Avoiding the "cutesy" trap of so many crafts books, this volume is sophisticated and will be useful to artists and crafters of many styles and sensibilities.
Imagery on Fabric is smartly organized by method, rather than individual project, allowing for much more creativity from the reader. Each process is thoroughly explained and accompanied by fabulous photos of work by professional fiber artists as well as hobbyists. Laury also includes a useful list of resources for the various products and equipment that she discusses in her book.
When I bought this book I was just fiddling with fabric and art quilts. Laury and her book singlehandedly motivated me to fully embrace fiber arts as an exciting means of artistic expression
This is a great book- so many techniques and ideas with tons of photos of great work. Excellent Condition- tiny bit of shelf wear. $15.00
I have at least another half dozen books to list- more fabric art and metalsmith/jewelry.
I also have some rubber stamp alphabets, a bunch of unmounted "persian" and arabic style stamps that I bought as full sheets, cut up and never used. never have gotten the hang of unmounted stamps, some quote UM stamps, magnetic rubber stamp poetry, magnetic poetry, a ton of paper, buttons etc.- as you all know I am very slow doing all of this- but its getting there.
Tattered and Tender, my new etsy shop will be opening soon with collage sheets and eventually some ephemera, supplies, destash, stamps and books that don't sell off in the next few days
I'm going to post some on fliker first and once again offer anyone here who wants them some for free.
I'd like to know how they come through and how they print out- I've emailed to folks on my journal prompt a day group and a couple of people here but no oone has told me how they print yet.
if its bad news I'd rather know now than after they are sold!
the couple o that I've printed have been ok but I haven't used the best printing settings to conserve ink.
so- I am behind on my journaling prompts- no big surprise- but I need to get started asap. The photoshopartsiness and making images/backgrounds for collage sheets just hypnotizes me.
gonna put on some BOB and try to get started.
xoxox