Framing and Presenting Textile Art
Author: Annabelle Ruston
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2009-01-07
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 0713688084
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIdeal for professional framers, textile artists and collectors.
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Creative Thread Sketching
Author: Deborah Wirsu
Publisher:
Published: 2023-03-21
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780645449495
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBegin an exhilarating journey into the world of drawing and painting with thread and your sewing machine. Thread sketching is a fascinating craft - but where do you begin? This fully revised and illustrated Second Edition of 'Creative Thread Sketching' guides you through everything you need to know. From equipment and tools, fabric selection and setting up your sewing machine, to free motion stitching techniques and problem-solving, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together. Learn how to create a wide variety of stunning stitched textile art for your home or friends. Popular textile artist, author and blogger Deborah Wirsu includes six free, illustrated projects to help get you started with this comprehensive introduction to creating stunning textile art using fabric, thread, and a domestic sewing machine.
The Frame in Classical Art
Author: Verity Platt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2017-04-20
Total Pages: 737
ISBN-13: 1316943275
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe frames of classical art are often seen as marginal to the images that they surround. Traditional art history has tended to view framing devices as supplementary 'ornaments'. Likewise, classical archaeologists have often treated them as tools for taxonomic analysis. This book not only argues for the integral role of framing within Graeco-Roman art, but also explores the relationship between the frames of classical antiquity and those of more modern art and aesthetics. Contributors combine close formal analysis with more theoretical approaches: chapters examine framing devices across multiple media (including vase and fresco painting, relief and free-standing sculpture, mosaics, manuscripts and inscriptions), structuring analysis around the themes of 'framing pictorial space', 'framing bodies', 'framing the sacred' and 'framing texts'. The result is a new cultural history of framing - one that probes the sophisticated and playful ways in which frames could support, delimit, shape and even interrogate the images contained within.
Textile Seascapes
Author: Alison Whateley
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2024-09-24
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 0719844339
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis practical book is packed with instruction and ideas for the textile artist wanting to learn free-motion machine embroidery to create a seascape with fabric and stitch. As well as essential information and practical advice, it features three original step-by-step guides to coastal-inspired projects, which explain how to build a scene and capture the mood of the sea. Stunning finished examples show how you can develop your skills and confidence to create works in your own individual style.
Free-Form Embroidery with Judith Baker Montano
Author: Judith Baker Montano
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Published: 2012-10-01
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1607055732
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe fiber artist and author of Crazy Quilting Odyssey shares her secrets for creating embroidered landscapes and seascapes in this illustrated guide. Beloved fiber artist and teacher Judith Baker Montano demonstrates how to beyond traditional embroidery in this new and comprehensive to free-form embroidery. In this book full of stunningly photographed examples and watercolor illustrations, she shows you how to apply the principles of fine art to various projects using fabrics, threads, and fibers. Judith explains how to use these materials with other embellishments to convey lifelike trees, flowers, ocean corals, and more with 60 stitches and 67 stitch combinations. She also demonstrates artistic embroidery techniques for building layers, creating dimension and perspective, and blending shapes. With techniques of free-form embroidery, you’ll be able to translate your favorite landscape or seascape photo into fiber art.
Fiber Art Fusion
Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
Published: 2024-08-22
Total Pages: 143
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK**Fiber Art Fusion Unleash Your Creative Thread** Discover a captivating world where tradition meets innovation in *Fiber Art Fusion*, a comprehensive and inspiring guide designed for both novice crafters and seasoned artists. Dive into the rich tapestry of fiber art, encompassing a harmonious blend of history, modern techniques, and creative exploration. **Chapter Highlights** - **Introduction to Fiber Art Fusion** Begin your journey with an exploration of fiber art's rich heritage and contemporary trends, setting the stage for your creative adventure. - **Essential Materials and Tools** Equip yourself with knowledge about the various fibers, needles, frames, and accessories that form the foundation of exquisite fiber work. - **Basic to Advanced Techniques** Master a range of stitches, knotting methods, and pattern work, progressing to intricate 3D embroidery, thread painting, and the luxurious art of goldwork. - **Creating Visual Masterpieces** Learn to translate photos into fiber art, create depth with layering, and achieve mesmerizing textures through stitch variation. - **Fiber Art and Mixed Media** Experiment with combining fibers with other materials, creating unique collages, and embracing different artistic mediums. - **Themed Fiber Art Projects** From nature-inspired pieces to abstract designs and lifelike portraits, find projects that resonate with your artistic vision. - **Creative Inspiration and Planning** Develop a steady stream of inspiration drawn from everyday life, and plan your designs with thoughtful sketches and creative journals. - **Exploring Cultural Fiber Arts** Embark on a global tour of traditional techniques and learn to incorporate cultural influences into your modern creations with respect and innovation. - **Starting and Perfecting Your Projects** Set up your ideal workspace, manage your resources, and cultivate the patience required to bring your visions to life. - **Networking and Community Building** Connect with fellow fiber artists through local groups, workshops, and online communities, enriching your practice with shared knowledge and support. - **Running a Fiber Art Business** Turn your passion into profit by learning strategic marketing, managing commissions, and effectively selling your artwork. - **Sustainability in Fiber Art** Embrace eco-friendly materials and practices, incorporating sustainability into your artistic and everyday endeavors. Join the vibrant world of fiber artistry with *Fiber Art Fusion*. Whether you’re seeking personal fulfillment or aiming to craft a professional niche, this book is your essential companion to transforming strands of fiber into stunning art. Discover, create, and be inspired!
Textile Collage
Author: Mandy Pattullo
Publisher: Batsford Books
Published: 2016-10-01
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 1849944172
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTextile artist and surface designer Mandy Pattullo marries fabric with collage techniques to produce beautiful pieces of art. In Textile Collage she shows a fresh way to use scraps and oddments of fabrics to create something unique and personal, while also being economical – perfect for those who have hoarded bits of fabric, trim and memory-filled domestic textiles over the years. Chapter one covers 'Materials': collecting and sourcing fabric including unpicking and storing found fabric. In chapter two, 'Make', Mandy guides you through all the artistic and creative elements that you need to consider to create a beautiful collage. The following chapter 'Portray' looks at piecing together a collaged portrait – human or animal – showing the figurative approach in collage work that includes transfer images and using found photographs. In the chapter 'Worn', the collage technique is used to embellish skirts, jackets and accessories. The final chapter 'Book' looks at the fabric book as a receptacle for textile collage, with a range of approaches and forms explored. This is a wonderful resource for all textilers looking to make the most of the found fabrics they love and fully explore the technique of collage with textiles.
A Companion to Textile Culture
Author: Jennifer Harris
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2020-09-16
Total Pages: 528
ISBN-13: 1118768906
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA lively and innovative collection of new and recent writings on the cultural contexts of textiles The study of textile culture is a dynamic field of scholarship which spans disciplines and crosses traditional academic boundaries. A Companion to Textile Culture is an expertly curated compendium of new scholarship on both the historical and contemporary cultural dimensions of textiles, bringing together the work of an interdisciplinary team of recognized experts in the field. The Companion provides an expansive examination of textiles within the broader area of visual and material culture, and addresses key issues central to the contemporary study of the subject. A wide range of methodological and theoretical approaches to the subject are explored—technological, anthropological, philosophical, and psychoanalytical, amongst others—and developments that have influenced academic writing about textiles over the past decade are discussed in detail. Uniquely, the text embraces archaeological textiles from the first millennium AD as well as contemporary art and performance work that is still ongoing. This authoritative volume: Offers a balanced presentation of writings from academics, artists, and curators Presents writings from disciplines including histories of art and design, world history, anthropology, archaeology, and literary studies Covers an exceptionally broad chronological and geographical range Provides diverse global, transnational, and narrative perspectives Included numerous images throughout the text to illustrate key concepts A Companion to Textile Culture is an essential resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, instructors, and researchers of textile history, contemporary textiles, art and design, visual and material culture, textile crafts, and museology.
Freestyle Machine Embroidery
Author: Carol Shinn
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2013-02-01
Total Pages: 363
ISBN-13: 1620332337
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore the possibilities of freestyle machine embroidery and its applications for quilting and fiber art with this inspirational guidebook for all skill levels. This overview of all the basic methods and stitches for each technique includes step-by-step photographs and illustrations, diagrams, close-ups of sample swatches, troubleshooting tips, and design guidance, altogether elevating crafters' skills to an artistic level. Beginning with an introduction that includes a list of necessary supplies, chapters cover adjusting thread tension, understanding fabric distortion as it relates to stitching direction, and caring for a sewing machine. This comprehensive guide is sure to move crafters beyond the basics of the stitching process to using color and texture creatively in unique designs and professional-grade finishes.
The Nature of Things
Author: Tommye Scanlin
Publisher: University of North Georgia
Published: 2020-09-15
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781940771724
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Nature of Things weaves together a life full of happiness and sorrow. In these fourteen collected essays, Tommye McClure Scanlin reflects on her artistic journey and how crafting and life are interwoven, two threads that comprise a larger picture. Readers will find themselves lost in Scanlin's full-color tapestries and comforting writing style as they explore the natural fields and woods of southern Appalachia. A final part of the book gives an overview of tapestry weaving basics with diagrams and descriptions for setting up a simple pipe loom and weaving a small tapestry sampler. Glossary, simple pipe loom illustrations, and a resource list are included for reference.
