Nationally known quilter and mixed-media artist Lesley Riley showcases her own work and that of other well-known designers in a series of unique memory books—all made out of fabric. Scrapbookers will discover to their delight that fabric can do things that paper cannot, and they’ll get instructions on printing and transferring photos; a range of binding techniques for all skill levels; and ideas for incorporating both hand and machine sewing. Riley explains how to make an unbound book, alter an existing one, and create special features like accordion folds and button joints. Among the 24 imaginative projects: a painted fabric scroll; an old-world style canvas travelogue with richly textured brocades, ribbons, and images from classical art; and a machine-stitched collage “Starbook.”
First known for her Fragment series of small fabric collages, Lesley is now an internationally known art quilter and mixed-media artist with a passion for photos, color and the written word. She has taught extensively in the US and as far away as Italy and Australia. Her art and articles have appeared in numerous publications and juried shows. Her first book, Quilted Memories, brought new ideas and techniques to quilting and preserving memories. Lesley's second book, Fabric Memory Books, combines fabric and innovative ideas with the art of bookmaking. Fabulous Fabric Art with Lutradur (C&T) takes a new material to a new level. Lesley defines Lutradur as 'the magic in the middle' - an art material that combines the best properties of both fabric and paper.
Her next book, due out Spring 2011 is Creating with Transfer Artist Paper (TAP), an iron-on transfer paper Lesley deeloped that transfers inkjet printed images to fabric, paper, wood, canvas and more.
Lesley has filmed three instructional DVDs with Creative Catalyst Productions and Interweave. Not one to be camera shy, Lesley has also appeared on three episodes of Quilting Arts TV Season 1. Currently, Lesley is the host of BlogTalk Radio's Art & Soul show.
Realizing that artists, both new and experienced, often need more than new ideas and techniques to fulfill their art dreams, Lesley founded Artist Success™, where she shares her experience and knowledge as a coach and mentor, providing solutions for the struggling artist. For more info and free articles, visit http://www.ArtistSuccess.com
While not teaching, writing about or making art, Lesley, a Washington, DC native, loves spending time with her husband, 6 children and 6 granddaughters.
For more info about her art and classes, visit Lesley's website, http://www.LesleyRiley.com.
