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A beautiful collection of collage art and techniques exploring the theme of home

In This House showcases a collaborative art project that explores innovative altered art and collage techniques by top mixed media artists. Using the theme of "home," each artist designed five altered art rooms to complete an individual 9"x12" 'house' that closes like a book or can stand accordion style. Each house is a part of a larger whole; a neighborhood of twelve unique and fascinating art-full houses, varying in execution, theme, and style, yet united as part of the larger neighborhood. Each "house" is a unique interpretation on the theme, reflecting the artist's style and incorporating the mixed media techniques for which each artist is most well known. The thirteen artists have created an inspiring collage technique workbook for readers. The back of the book includes a blank "house" template and a clip-art gallery of home-themed imagery that readers can alter and use in their own collage work.

About the Author

Angela Cartwright's art and photography is exhibited and collected internationally. Her unique techniques are explored in her book Mixed Emulsions (Quarry 2007). Known for her acting roles in Make Room for Daddy, The Sound of Music, and Lost In Space, she curates A Studio Gallery in Los Angeles, California where she makes her home and garden.

Sarah Fishburn describes her work as mixed-media narrative. Her art has been featured in numerous magazines and a shelf full of books. She lives and gardens in the foothills of the Rockies.

Product Details

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Quarry Books (July 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1592533612
ISBN-13: 978-1592533619
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #118,981 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite and Unique book for all artists to learn from, August 20, 2007

By	Jean Yates "jean, jewelry designer, book and... (United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I am a jewelry designer, attempting to branch out, for fun, into mixed media. I was immediately attracted to this book because of the appealing cover, and, additionally, because I am familiar with the authors. Angela Cartwright and Sara Fishburn are already well known in the art world. They imbue beauty and energy into their projects.

I particularly liked the fact that I received a template in this book so that I might design my own house, just like the ones the reader can wander all over, here and there and everywhere, in the world created within this book.

"A Collection of Altered Art Imagery and Collage Techniques" is the subtitle for In This House. However it is much more. If you liked fairy tales as a child for example, you will fall in love with the manner in which the authors have laid out this book.

To begin with, in order to unite the artists who participated by creating individual houses, each house with its separate style and name, there is a map, entitled "Shortcut through the Neighborhood", so you can see where you will be off to.

I sometimes wonder: what is a house?

To me, a house is representative of a person's soul, identity, dreams and hopes. To gather together in a community such as the one these authors present, the work of a number of artists, all designing the art/dream houses they choose for themselves, is an illumination. It is more than just what altered art can be. It is a mirror held up concerning what humanity is, for us to see. It is what we are and can be.

The houses, which are named by each artist, ("A Family House", "The Wonderland House", etc.) unfold from the same template so the reader can see how they are set up and how the designs are arranged upon each one. There are artist's tips and explanations. There are lists of raw materials, such as fluid acrylics, jumbo rick rack, and rusted found objects.

There are many quotes in this book, some of which moved me intensely. Here is one: "home is heaven for beginners" --Channing Pollock.

The illustrations, which are by Alice Scott-Morris, bring everything together in a delightful way. It isn't cutesy, nor is it pretentious. It's a really nice job. A gift from a bunch of super artists.

You have to look long and hard at In This House, even study it, in a sense, for it to impart you all the potential there is has within it. That potential might help draw out the beauty you have within you. It is worth owning In This House, as it is a terrific book with a truly unique and lovely concept behind it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a book that I will go back to time and time again, July 2, 2007

By	Belinda Spiwak "Crazy Art Girl" (Aurora, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It was very interesting to see the different styles of each artist. The picts were a very big size so you could see all the details. Some of the techniques used on the houses were explained. There were a lot of tips, quotes, and how-to facts. I really liked how the book was arranged. You got to find out a little bit about each artist and the type of art she does. You can tell that they all have their definite styles. I will keep going back to this book to glean ideas for my own artwork. A lot of the techniques used on the houses can be translated into other types of collages and mixed media art. There is a bonus at the end of the book: a house template and collage images that you can use in your own artwork. The collage images are really nice color images. I can think of lots of things that I can do with that! Whether you do mostly ATCs, fat books, collages, textile art, or other mixed media art, there is something in this book for you!

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Innovative Spectacle of Delight!, July 21, 2007

By	Deb Trotter "Cowboy's Sweetheart" (Cody, WY United States) - See all my reviews

At last, a ground breakng book in the world of mixed media! "In This House" takes you on a "home tour" unlike any you have ever experienced. The book is your tour guide into (to name a few) a stark, gothic mansion; a nostalgic family home; a French art studio; a crystal like, snow conservatory; a mosaic miasma of photographic delight. After the home tours of 13 innovative artists, you are allowed to peek into their heads and delight in some of the secrets that define their inimitable styles. Alluring photography, enticing artwork, and captivating writing are simply icing on the cake. Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn are to be commended for introducing us to some new talent, as well as envisioning a book that blends art and technique without screaming "how to" instructions at its readers. Purchase your "ticket" to this home tour, and you're sure to fall in love with every house in the neighborhood.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous variety of mixed media styles and techniques
I love this book because many artists are fully featured here. I get to see different techniques and interpretations but all surrounding the house theme. Read more

Published 3 months ago by ldivagirl

5.0 out of 5 stars beauty,memory,intuition
This book not only shows a broad range of collage technique, it provides insight into the artists' working processes both with their materials and their content. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Fangirl40

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful world of ideas!
Some books you CAN judge by it's cover!
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I got my copy yesterday, and want to add my opinion to all the other 5 stars votes, because the book deserves... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Lorie Schinko

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant & Inspiring!!
I just love this book, it's chock full of ideas that inspire me to not only 'make' my own house, but with tips that can be used on a whole range of projects. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Mrs. Jill Urlwin

5.0 out of 5 stars I was a little shocked when I saw this book
I'm not an artist, but due to the circumstances of my life I have seen many, many art books. This one is soooo different from your typical "art" book. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Seppie

5.0 out of 5 stars Sit back and enjoy!
This book is a visual treasure chest, filled with golden ideas that will inspire any artist (or in my case, those who adore artists). The book is beautifully put together. Read more

Published 13 months ago by S. G.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a series of canvases, it's a book, its a three-dimensional house
To be completley straightforward, I know the artists/authors and have worked on other projects with them. I am writing from the perspective of an experienced artist. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Catherine Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous and inspiring
Have I made anything based on this book? No, not directly. Does that matter? No. Because every time I look through it I see something new, get a new idea, have a new thought about... Read more

Published 13 months ago by C. R. Sheard

2.0 out of 5 stars You Better Know What You're Doing If You Buy This Book
You better know what you're doing if you buy this book. It IS beautifully photographed, and the images are very clearly presented. Read more

Published 14 months ago by CuzinVin

3.0 out of 5 stars In this house
This is a good book for this day and age as chipboard is in.
So it shows you alot of things to do with the board. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Judith J. Clark

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