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Art of Annemieke Mein: Wildlife Artist in Textiles

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This book is absolutely breathtaking! The art alone is worth buying the book for. The ideas this lady generates with her views of nature will get your creative juices flowing so much that before you know it you'll be outside hunting down bugs and drawing them. My dogs get frustrated with me because instead of walking them as I used to I now stop every few feet to look at an insect or the odd-shaped leaf or grass, etc. I would recommend this book as THE greatest art/craft/fiberart book ever and this compliment isn't given lightly. I have many, many beautiful craft books but this one is the BEST!

This is the most extrodinary book of Textile Art I've ever seen. You can look at it then look again and not see all of it. It has simplity and emmence detail at the same time. The photography has been well done. And to think this artist began her journey 30 years ago when this kind of fibre art was not even heard of. The colors she uses are peaceful and earthy. A joy to look at. I have read it many times yet still I am thrilled and inspired when I read it again. A must for any fibre artist's library.

I am a self-taught quilter and have taught machine quilting for over 7 years. I have read many books on the subject of quilting and have never seen such beauty come from fabric, thread, and machine. There is so much more that I personally wish to accomplish and this book has the ability to take me to a new level of inspiration. Even if you are not a fiber artist this is a book worth having in your collection.

The first time you look at this book, you will want to rush through just to make sure that the images inside match the promise of the cover. Then you will want to find a place where you can linger as long as you please to take in the beauty of each page. The bonus of having design sketches with notes by the artist makes this book absolutely captivating. You do not have to be a "Mein wannabe" but you may well be tempted to try. This book will become your newest favorite book.

Annemieke Mein is one the worlds greatest textile artists. Her attention to detail and incredible sense of colour make her work of a standard unsurpassed by others. She creates a world magical and realistic that will open the eyes of any observer. Annemieke has incredible artistic talent and imagination which she has utilised in her works. A heightening experience!

To a person interested in needlework, quilting and embroidery this is one of the most interesting books available. The use of pictures and discussions arrest the eye and stimulate the imagination. I wholly recommend this for the artist in all of us!

What inspired me most in this book was the fact that the artist works with a very old and simple sewing machine, and she manages to create some of the most unique quilts I have seen. I could spend hours and hours just looking at the photos. The subject matter is highly realistic, and has a lot of butterflies, moths, birds, and other wildlife. I would recommend this book as an excellent gift for yourself or for a really good friend.

This is one of the most incredible books that I have seen. The artwork is phenomenal. This is book not only qualifies as an instructional guide but as a coffee table book. It is a feast for the eyes.

Even if you don't sew a stitch this book will still be a wonderful book to just look through. There is so much to see that every time you look at the art work you see something you never saw before. What a gifted artist! You won't be disappointed if you are looking for new ideas or just if you are just looking for a great art book.

The artwork is gorgeous, the layout and design stunning. One of the most beautiful art books I own.