Altered Art Circus: Techniques for Journals, Paper Dolls, Art Cards, and Assemblages [Paperback]

Lisa Kettell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2009

Art Circus! takes the reader on a magical journey into the artistic world where they can discover their creative muse which is waiting to come out and play. It is at heart a technique book for altered artists, but is housed within a wonderful, spectacular fantasy land. The book will bring the reader, the daydreamer, the explorer, the artist, to a place have never been, where they can unleash their artistic dreams and explore hidden worlds through cutting-edge techniques, creative projects, and beautiful images.

 

The book will include easy tutorials on basic digital altering effects for new and vintage images, step by step instruction for projects, a gallery of inspirational projects from other artists, and clip art and vintage images for readers to use in their own projects. The book will cover digital and paper alteration, creating from found and household objects (jars and boxes), will feature playful illustration, vintage imagery, and use a myriad of other mixed-media materials ranging from glitter and wire to crinolin and coloring agents.

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About the Author

Lisa Kettell is a mixed media artist and writer with years of education and experience in altered art, graphic and print design, business, and marketing. She designs and publishes a successful art and fantasy zine called The Faerie Zine, which was created in September 2006 and is dedicated to fairyology, the arts, creative inspiration, and travel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Quarry Books (February 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592534872
• ISBN-13: 978-1592534876
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #566,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an inspiration, September 24, 2009

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Denise "online shopper" (Long beach, ca) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Altered Art Circus: Techniques for Journals, Paper Dolls, Art Cards, and Assemblages (Paperback)

What I look for in a book is not always necessarily the content, but that it inspires in me. This book was full of both; inspiration, techniques, and even resources. I had to opportunity to take a class from this lovely artist and found her to be sincere and genuinely excited about art, not only hers, but others. I highly recommend this book, it never get's boring. When I am feeling stuck. I just pick it up and I am instantly inspired!

Thank you Lisa

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Eye Candy in Here!, February 13, 2009

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Wanda M. Eash ""Craftymule"" (Northwest Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altered Art Circus: Techniques for Journals, Paper Dolls, Art Cards, and Assemblages (Paperback)

This book contains a plethora of fun-to-make and unique projects which are sure to appeal to those who love art dolls, the circus and nostalgia, in general. It is an absolute delight to the senses.

The step-by-step tutorials are easy to follow. Discover new techniques for creating assemblages, fantasy-based altered art and other magical projects utilizing items such as glitter, crinoline, crepe paper, found objects and household items.

A sampling of adorable vintage images/clip art is also included at the back of the book for the reader to use in their projects. In addition, a gallery of inspirational works from other artists helps to get the reader's creative juices flowing. I am pleased to say that I am featured as a guest artist in this wonderful book. Even before I was asked to participate, I was a longtime fan of Lisa's whimsical and delightful creations.

Be warned - you may become addicted to the eye candy in this book. Before you get started crafting, grab a cup of tea and spend time pouring through the beautiful images contained within. It's one of those kinds of books that you will enjoy referring to time and time again.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My guilty pleasure!!, September 20, 2009

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Bryanna Lenan "The Polka Dot Parliament" (LA, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altered Art Circus: Techniques for Journals, Paper Dolls, Art Cards, and Assemblages (Paperback)

OMG! So this is my favorite altered art/mixed media book yet! I have bought several ALTERED ART CIRCUS books over the last 6 months for other glittered girls and they also have been in awe!! I just recently met Lisa and she is as wonderful as her glittered filled circus characters! The book is fabulous, the directions are easy to understand and thorough... plus she gives you the "room" you need to add your own twist on items... LOVE IT!! The entire book is filled with a fantasy land that will captivate you for hours... the author, Lisa, is just as colorful as her book... meeting her made the book even better for me! BUY IT!!! LOVE IT!!!