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Author: Paul J. Stankard
Publisher: Schiffer + ORM
Published: 2016-12-28
Total Pages: 211
ISBN-13: 1507300506
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAmerican master Stankard reveals hard-won career guidance from his 45-year career, plus shares distinguished colleagues' insights A guided analysis of 150+ top contemporary works helps your own art compete with the best Personal advice from the top on ways to pursue creative excellence, with plenty of specific visual examples
Author: Paul J. Stankard
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 2016-12-28
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780764352522
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis unusual two-section resource directs creative people toward their personal best. Internationally renowned artist Paul Stankard provides a practical, personal guide outlining his philosophy based on self-directed learning. First, by referencing his own career path, he offers readers what he yearned for during his 45-year journey toward international acclaim: a practical, intimate guide showing how successful artists achieve excellence in their work. Next, he introduces a cross section of dozens of masters who are respected by experts on the American craft landscape. Stankard walks you through a selection of 150+ top works from these artists, each of whom also offers candid advice. With this guide, learn to compete with the best from the past and the present as you pursue a personal journey in the studio, or consider a career in the arts. This book promotes self-directed learning, and is destined to be a classic.
Author: Job Smeets
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Published: 2010-11-09
Total Pages: 317
ISBN-13: 0847830632
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlaying off of what some see as the near-biblical intensity of Studio Job’s oeuvre, this monograph, their first, is titled The Book of Job. The lavish package resembles a traditional leather-bound bible featuring a number of custom-printing effects including raised bands on the spine of the hardcover case which is covered in imitation leather overlaid with a dense signature composition by Studio Job, gilded page edges, cloth markers, black-letter type, and letterpress elements that distinguish the book from the conventional treatment of design monographs. Further, the slip-cased book is two-in-one with Studio Job on one side, and then on the flip side, the biblical The Book of Job, complete with illustrated illuminations. Themes present in the biblically inspired The Book of Job are echoed in the organization of the volume, translating the formal wit of Studio Job partners Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel’s work into print. Interior spreads, including photographs taken expressly for the book, and gatefold tableaux specifically designed by the artists and created using special dies, will provides rare insight into Studio Job’s particular approach to design and pattern-making, resulting in a highly collectible and rarified book. The award-winning furniture and art objects designed by Smeets and Tynagel bring a monumental sensibility to contemporary industrial design, leavened with unapologetic wit and romance. Celebrated in design and art fairs from Milan to Miami, and featured in the permanent collections of important museums, the pair’s creations—from sculpture to graphic design—have attracted a cult following among the cognoscenti. Studio Job’s work is drawn from an artistic tradition that infuses everyday objects with grand historical themes, and these inspirational sources have been harnessed to create an unprecedented volume embodying the process of these designers.
Author: Janet Koplos
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Published: 2010-07-31
Total Pages: 544
ISBN-13: 0807895830
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHere is the first comprehensive survey of modern craft in the United States. Makers follows the development of studio craft--objects in fiber, clay, glass, wood, and metal--from its roots in nineteenth-century reform movements to the rich diversity of expression at the end of the twentieth century. More than four hundred illustrations complement this chronological exploration of the American craft tradition. Keeping as their main focus the objects and the makers, Janet Koplos and Bruce Metcalf offer a detailed analysis of seminal works and discussions of education, institutional support, and the philosophical underpinnings of craft. In a vivid and accessible narrative, they highlight the value of physical skill, examine craft as a force for moral reform, and consider the role of craft as an aesthetic alternative. Exploring craft's relationship to fine arts and design, Koplos and Metcalf foster a critical understanding of the field and help explain craft's place in contemporary culture. Makers will be an indispensable volume for craftspeople, curators, collectors, critics, historians, students, and anyone who is interested in American craft.
Author: Marcia Santore
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2020-01-15
Total Pages: 133
ISBN-13: 1538134314
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWelcome to the Craft Artists field! If you are interested in a career as a craft artist field, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the following fields. Tattoo Artists Ceramic Artists Glass blowers Blacksmiths Jewelers Woodworkers
Author: Susan Joy Sager
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProfiling nearly 50 professionals from every area of the craft industry, this comprehensive career resource is for anyone seeking to pursue a creative career full-time or on the side. Written by a market-savvy crafts career advisor, this book provides valuable tips on how to make the transition from a normal day job to a dream craft career, and includes a unique section for young craftspeople and their parents. Organized by type of material-clay, fiber, metal, glass, and wood-each section informs through an enticing mix of inspirational profiles, an introduction to each medium, and information on where to find education and professional support. Subgenres of each craft are detailed-fiber art, for example, branches out into baskets, beads, book arts, dolls, quilts, wearables, weaving, and yarn. With a history of the crafts, cutting-edge industry surveys, and self-help planning tools, this book will empower beginning crafters and inspire seasoned crafters to turn their creative talents into a successful occupation. * Offers peer advice from nearly 50 experienced craftspeople * Offers an eclectic mix of inspirational job profiles * Advertising to include The Crafts Report and American Crafts
Author: Sally Coulthard
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Published: 2017-03-16
Total Pages: 347
ISBN-13: 1911127519
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover what kind of stunning spaces for creative work you can build in your own home no matter your budget with this inspirational DIY guide. Art, craft and all things homemade have never been more popular and the trend for working from home continues apace. But it can be tricky to carve out a space in your house that lets you indulge your passion or earn a living from your creativity. Studio and study spaces are special places—full of creative spirit and practical potential—and there’s never been a greater demand for a book that shows you how to carve out a corner that allows you to not only practice your craft, but inspires and facilitates the very work you create. Real-life case studies from seven different countries, ranging from crafters, writers, designers and artists, show readers just what can be achieved on every budget. Many of the studio owners featured have a dedicated and ever-expanding social media following, including fashion designers Kiel James Patrick and Sarah Vickers, woodworker Ariele Alasko, designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, fine artist Lisa Congdon and decor blogger Holly Becker. Detailed chapters outline the vital pieces needed to create a functioning and inspirational studio space, while also taking an in-depth look into different styles of studios for craft and creative activities. With Studio, Sally Coulthard shows you that spaces for creativity can be easy to make, look beautiful, and fitted into any home. Praise for Studio “A visual feast of a sourcebook . . . features real-life home offices to inspire even the most spatially challenged of us.” —Fabric magazine “A fantastic and inspiring volume.” —Holly Becker “A lovely peek into lots of different creative studios, from potters to knitters, textile designers to fine artist, and every one is a delight.” —The Women’s Room “Working from home has never been so stylish.” —Ham & High
Author: Tien Chiu
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780764351457
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Perspectives from 22 master artisans fuse with industrial product design techniques and the author's own craft experience to offer a powerful framework for designing, making, and selling your work."--Amazon.com
Author: Jo Lauria
Publisher: Potter Style
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 323
ISBN-13: 0307346471
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIllustrated with 200 stunning photographs and encompassing objects from furniture and ceramics to jewelry and metal, this definitive work from Jo Lauria and Steve Fenton showcases some of the greatest pieces of American crafts of the last two centuries. Potter Craft
Author: Paul Joseph Stankard
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 2021-09-28
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780764362576
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis striking gift book features luminous photos of world-renowned glass artist Paul Stankard's astonishing art paired with insightful writing for all who seek out and appreciate creative energy. Stunning, full-page photos of Stankard's paperweights show fascinating worlds: bees captured in flight, botanically exact bouquets, and miniature humanlike creatures are captured in bursting color. His unmatched technical skill is one half of what has made Stankard a master in glass art; the other half is his artistry, which he explores his insights on, sharing his thoughts about the energy behind the pieces. Stankard discusses key topics for all artists, such as building a routine, learning from failure, and fusing spirituality and artmaking. Stories of his own challenges and successes through the decades offer examples of how to navigate both with an open mind and readiness to learn. Collectors and aficionados of fine craft will enjoy this immersive experience in fine art, and especially in what leads up to it.
