Wide Open: Inspiration and Techniques for Art Journaling on the Edge (Book & Card Kit) [Paperback]

Randi Feuerhelm-Watts (Author)

Book Description

Series: Book & Card Kit | Publication Date: February 16, 2007

Take your art journaling to the next level.

Each card in this inspiring deck offers an idea to stretch your approach to observing and chronicling the daily events around you. You'll learn to harness the power of words (what to write about, and what to use to write it), explore extreme photography techniques, focus on the little things in life and discover unusual ways to create a self-portrait.

Includes 50 cards and a creativity notebook to record your own art-journal explorations.

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About the Author

Randi Feuerhelm-Watts is a mixed media artist who regularly teaches workshops on visual journaling and altered photography at both major art retreats and smaller venues.
www.randifeuerhelm.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (February 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581809115
• ISBN-13: 978-1581809114
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #637,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great inspiration booster!, February 27, 2007

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bookarts "bookarts" (Somewhere in CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wide Open: Inspiration and Techniques for Art Journaling on the Edge (Book & Card Kit) (Paperback)

I bought this set on a whim, knowing only as much about it as the Amazon description offered. These seem like wonderful journaling creativity boosters! I didn't read all the cards yet, because I want them to be fresh when I use them for prompts. I am already excited to start using this. My sole complaint is that the accompanying journal is not spiral bound. I love the backgrounds provided, but I am less likely to work in a book when it doesn't lay flat and I have to fight with it to keep it open. Plus a spiral binding allows you to leave the book open if something needs to dry. But that is a small quibble, as the star of this set is the creativity cards. They look so great, it might even be fun to collage a few of them right into your journal. I will definitely be picking up a couple more of these as gifts.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something really different, April 21, 2007

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Kelly L. Livesay "www.mizkcreations.blogspot.com" (Cincinnati OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wide Open: Inspiration and Techniques for Art Journaling on the Edge (Book & Card Kit) (Paperback)

I own most of the books out there on visual journaling. This set is by far the most unique and offers very original ideas on stretching your imagination. I can't say enough good about it. I love the ability to hold Randi's journal page samples in my hand. I was inspired to finally find a use for the magazine "people" images I had tucked away.

This book has a strong emphasis on photographic expression. I loved that as I'm a devout follower of all things [...]. But it should probably be noted at least.

Beautiful gift idea for any type of artist. One of my new favorites along with Karen Michael's Altered Imagery book.

35 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this!, March 23, 2007

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Plein Jane (new england) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wide Open: Inspiration and Techniques for Art Journaling on the Edge (Book & Card Kit) (Paperback)

This is a real sleeper. I haven't seen it advertised anywhere,and have never seen it in a bookstore, but it is not to be missed! Her website is also very cool. Check out this artist if you want to really loosen up your artmaking!