{"product_id":"9781849944809","title":"Sketchbook Explorations: For Mixed-Media And Textile Artists","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eRhodes, Shelley\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatsford\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\/6\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical and inspirational guide to help embroiderers and textile artists make the most of sketchbooks to inform their creative work.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artist’s sketchbook offers an exciting platform to explore a host of mixed media techniques. Using a combination of paper, textiles, found objects, pencil, ink and paint, Shelley Rhodes shows how a sketchbook can act as an illustrated diary, a visual catalogue of a journey or experience or as a starting point for more developed work.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether out on location or in the studio, Rhodes explores every stage of the creative process, from initial inspiration to overcoming the fear of a blank page, manipulating paper and images and incorporating ‘found’ objects to build a sketchbook that is both beautiful and inspiring. \u003ci\u003eSketchbook Explorations\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal companion for everyone from the beginner to the more experienced artist looking for exciting techniques to expand their repertoire in mixed media. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book explores: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy work in sketchbooks? The importance and joy of working in a sketchbook.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays of recording and investigating ideas that inspire.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques in mixed media from found objects and layers to three-dimensional sketching.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating on location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing electronic devices to develop ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213689581823,"sku":"9781849944809","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781849944809_s600x595.jpg?v=1782315435","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781849944809","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}