collage

Provides step-by-step illustrated instructions for various art projects.

"This . . . art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original works in collage. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they create artworks using different layering techniques, organic and geometric shapes, and more"--Provided by publisher.

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Provides simple, step-by-step instructions that teach readers how to make artworks out of collage.

"Bark, feathers, cracked paint, earth, wool, tin...Jeannie Baker's stunning collages, created by assembling all sorts of different textures, are known all over the world. Now she shares her secret at last--and encourages you to create artworks of your own from the wondrous world around you"--Back cover.

"Sibert Medalist Susan L. Roth is like a bowerbird, a small black bird found in Australia and New Guinea that builds elaborate structures from various materials they find near their habitats. Though Susan creates books to attract readers and bowerbirds build bowers to attract a mate, both get their ideas from the world around them and the materials they find. Both love colors. No two of their respective creations are alike. And most importantly, both Susan and the bowerbirds aspire for their finished works to be greater than the sum of their parts. Complete with engaging backmatter and dazzling artwork crammed full of so much to look at, this visually delightful picture book from award-winning author and artist Susan L. Roth is a fascinating comparison of art we create and art we find in nature"--From the publisher's web site.

Over one hundred mixed media artists share their thoughts on color, media, and tools; and reveal their emotions, secrets, and self-revelations; and includes self-portraits and statistics.

Describes the use of collage in the printmaking process, including information on choosing materials, printing methods, and techniques, and the origins of collagraph as an art form.

Readers will learn and use fun techniques, such as printing and stenciling, to create their own one-of-a-kind masterpieces.