Art and Text, hardback by Black Dog Publishing. ISBN 978-1-906155-65-0, price 24.95 from www.blackdogonline.com
This is a hefty tome, full of examples of text and typography as an art form. It stands as a survey of the use of text. Over 280 pages of examples trace the usage all over the world, especially in avant-garde art. [...]
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Art and Text by Black Dog Publishing
Watercolor in Motion by Birgit O’ Connor
Watercolor in Motion by Birgit O’ Connor, hardback, spiral bound, published by North Light Books in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-58180-883-4, price 18.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
Birgit certainly has a way with watercolor (American spelling retained). In this glorious book, she demonstrates her techniques. As a bonus, there is also a 50-minute DVD, making [...]
Art Revolution by Lisa L Cyr
Art Revolution by Lisa L Cyr, softback published by North Light Books in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-60061-149-0, price 16.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
The cover of this book is intriguing and along with the subtitle ‘Alternative Approaches for Fine Artists and Illustrators’ should ensure the book is picked up on the bookshop shelf.
It includes [...]
Stitch Alchemy by Kelli Perkins
Stitch Alchemy by Kelli Perkins, softback published by Interweave in the USA. Available exclusively in the UK, ISBN 978-1-59668-113-2, price 16.99 from www.searchpress.com
Enter the magical world of Kelli Perkins. This wondrous book is subtitled ‘Give Your Projects a Creative Boost With Paper-Cloth Fusion’ and is brimming with creative ideas. Those familiar with Interweave ‘Cloth, Paper, [...]