Product Description

The beauty of collage art appeals to all people. Anyone from the hobbyist to the fine artist can use collage techniques to add creativity and dimension to their work. This book provides creative instruction and inspiration through a wide range of projects and is sure to stimulate ideas and help hobbyists and artists overcome creative blocks. Dozens of techniques are demonstrated in visual step-by-step instructions and use a variety of materials, from paper and fabric to found objects. Tips for getting started and using a variety of techniques such as photo transfer, gold leaf, encaustic, assemblage, photo montage, computer collage, cast-paper-pulp collage, tissue-paper collage, decoupage, painting and printing on paper, working with water-soluble oil pastels, frottage, texturing or altering paper and altering books, makes this a valuable go-to resource for the collage artist.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #52200 in Books
• Published on: 2004-12-24
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

About the Author
Holly Harrison is a freelance writer and editor. Her first craft book, Angel Crafts: Graceful Gifts, Inspired Designs, was published by Rockport in 2002. She has also contributed to numerous magazines, including Metropolitan Home. Paula Grasdal is a printmaker and mixed-media artist living in the Seattle area. She has contributed to several Rockport books, including The Crafter's Project Book and Making Shadow Boxes and Shrines. Jennifer Atkinson was the curator for the Fuller Art Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Customer Reviews

excellent collage book
A brilliant book, full of exciting ideas - I use it for teaching and it never lets me down for ideas and references. I would recommend this to anyone who is bored or wants to go further than a bit of glue and tissue paper. Excellent!

Excellent Book
The book arrived promptly and was in new condition as stated in the advertisement. The pictures and insructions are very informative if you are wishing to try out some collage methods yourself. Also there is reference to a variety of mixed media artists.

Collage sourcebook
An instructive and informative book; ideas about use of different materials, techniques etc. Fulfils its title accurately.