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Nature inspired : mixed-media techniques for gathering, sketching, painting, journaling, and assemblage / Tracie Lyn Huskamp.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Beverly, Mass. : Quarry Books, c2009.Description: 112 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781592535361 (pbk.)
  • 1592535364 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 745.5 HUS
Contents:
Finding inspiration in nature -- Capturing nature with photography -- Collecting botanicals -- Gathering birds' nests -- Gathering from the sea -- Alternative nature remembrances -- Rendering nature -- Sketching from a photograph -- Painting nature on muslin -- Pulling it all together -- Distressing techniques for backgrounds -- Creating projects from nature -- Creating a gathering journal -- Creating a seasons journal -- Creating painted pendants -- Creating nature assemblages -- Gallery of nature inspired art.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan LSAD Library Artists Books 745.5 HUS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002100432989

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A lovely nature-inspired art and journaling book featuring the distinctive artwork, projects, journal pages, and unique techniques of artist Tracie Lyn Huskamp. Along with hints and tips for photographing nature, collecting, and preserving natural elements, the book discusses ways to capture moments and create memories through simple sketches from photographs, painting on fabric, creating journals and journal art, as well as with shadowbox assemblages to display and highlight particular found objects. The artist will share handwritten notes, drawings, poetry, and detailed techniques.

Finding inspiration in nature -- Capturing nature with photography -- Collecting botanicals -- Gathering birds' nests -- Gathering from the sea -- Alternative nature remembrances -- Rendering nature -- Sketching from a photograph -- Painting nature on muslin -- Pulling it all together -- Distressing techniques for backgrounds -- Creating projects from nature -- Creating a gathering journal -- Creating a seasons journal -- Creating painted pendants -- Creating nature assemblages -- Gallery of nature inspired art.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Tracie Lyn Huskamp works as a freelance Product Designer/Illustrator creating mass-market products. A number of her designs have sold in retail stores such as Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels Crafts, Lowe's Hardware, and Walgreen Drugs. One of her products was featured on the television show, Extreme Home Makeover. Tracie's mixed media work has received both regional and national recognition. Her art has appeared on the cover of Somerset Studios, along with feature articles in Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine, Stampington's premier issues of Artful Blogger, Life Images, and the Quilting Arts Gifts special publication, and she is a contributor to several Quarry books. She has also participated as a workshop instructor at some of the most popular art and fiber retreats and conferences around the country, including Artfest, ArtFiberfest, Art Unraveled, Art and Soul, and the International Quilt Festival. Visit her blog at http://thereddoor-studio.blogspot.com.

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