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Transparent Art

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This soft cover on transparent art, though a little pricey, finally puts techniques for using this medium all in one place for those who are serious about learning how to use transfer medium in their artwork. As with most books of this type, the artist/crafter must own or invest in a significant amount of other supplies in order to duplicate the projects. The book is well done; the explanations clear; the photographs of the processes clear. Somerset Studio, as usual, has done a good job.

A virtual textbook of Transparent Art, it includes large close-up photos, step-by-step how-tos, step-by-step techniques, and so much information & inspiration that you really will find something new every time you open this book.

You may be able to find one or even several techniques for working transparently in some of the other altered art how-to books, but NOWHERE ELSE will you find so much for so little.

This book is an excellent value in every way.

Being a huge fan of Somerset Studio, I had an inkling before I ever saw this book that it was going to be gorgeous. It truly is a work of art. The projects are breathtaking, the paper quality, printing quality and photography of this book are exceptional.

Unlike some of the altered art books hitting the market, Transparent Art's projects/tips/instructions are on the cutting edge of the paper arts industry. After reading this book, I started playing around with transparencies in earnest. The information elevated the quality of my own mixed media art pieces immensely. I am jazzed by some of the results and have surprised even myself!

I have a special shelf in my bookcase for my absolute favorite books that I return to again and again for inspiration. Transparent Art went immediately on this shelf when I finished reading it.

This is a beautiful book of wonderful pieces of art which are all done with transparent collage images. The reason I got this book was because I love to work with this medium. They have that see-thru quality that resonates into a different look at art.

So much of the art work in this book is so easy to do, I was amazed. The directions are clear and concise and even a novice can do some of these projects. Working with varied mediums such as glass, wood and fabric made the transparent images look different and new.

I would recommend this book to anyone who hasn't tried their hand at working with transparencies in their collages or altered art. They will be surprised at how this medium will enhance their art.

This book is really magical. I'd been looking for some information on using transparencies and this is excellent. You'll be inspired.

I love this book. The photos are beautiful. The projects are appealing. I feel like I could make anything in this book that I chose to do. The quality of this book is excellent. The pages are high quality paper. I don't think that this book is pricy at all. Most books I buy for this price contain half the information. This book is thicker and heavier with more in it than most craft books of the same price. As usual, Somerset has produces a quality product.

This is a great book full of many, many different project ideas. For someone who has even a passing interest in this media, it's a must have! The photography is beautiful and the overall quality is excellent!

Having your artwork published is one of the biggest highs I've experience since becoming a full time artist. Having your artwork published by Somerset Studio is even bigger! I had a wonderful time sharing my groundbreaking transparency manipulation technique with everyone in this book. Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn are visionaries of the transparency world and it's my unique pleasure to have found them ... or did they find me?

If you are at all interested in exploring the phenomenon of transparency art and it's effect on the mixed media community, then this is the book for you. Explore the brain children of some of today's most advanced transparency artists!

I love the quality of this book and the fantastic job they did photographing everyone's art.

xox

jen

This book gives both inspiration and detailed instructions. It covers a multitude of media, and I have improved my own art since I purchased this book. Well worth the cost. I find myself picking it up at least twice a week just to browse through the pictures. Does that make me a kindergartner? Maybe,judging from the pure joy looking at the illustrations provides! Thanks, Somerset Studio and the artists who are part of that company.

I loved this book. As an artist, I loved the photos of the projects and the detailed instructions. So many projects to try and experiment with and the different techniques you can use for each one. This book jump started my creativity all over again. Just reading it made me feel like it was Christmas morning and I'd just received my most cherished gift. I would recommend this wonderful book to any and all artists out there who are looking for a book full of ideas and beautiful creations.

Marla McCafferty