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Silhouettes : Rediscovering the Lost Art Paperback – September 1, 2000

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  • Paperback: 174 pages
  • Publisher: Kathryn Flocken Arts (September 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0970115105
  • ISBN-13: 978-0970115102
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsAll Questions Answered
By Patti Rishforth on May 6, 2005
Format: Paperback
I am a portrait artist. For promotional events, I do quick sketches of children in stores throughout the year. I was often asked if I could do silhouettes - I didn't think I'd ever figure out how and I couldn't find an artist willing to reveal the secrets. Luckily, on an internet search one day, I stumbled across Kathryn Flocken's book. I was thrilled when it finally arrived and even more thrilled to find that it was exactly what I needed. She assumes you don't know anything about the art and tells you step-by-step how to hold the paper, the scissors, what your eyes should be looking at, posture, what you should be thinking about while cutting... It goes on to give you practical tips on the business aspect of it all and other ideas. I later had the pleasure to meet her in person and watch her at work! I was fascinated and inspired and so pleased to meet someone finally willing to share her knowledge!

I have to say, I've read other books about how to cut silhouettes and was shocked to discover "short cuts" that were not true to the art. Sometimes a parent who may not have an artistic eye may not catch that their silhouette of their child is actually a very generic template with only hair and minor details added. Being a portrait artist, I am fanatic about wanting to capture the individual's true profile - not just a pretty generic shape. I'm so glad I read Kathryn Flocken's book first so I learned the traditional method that makes her technique more of a fine art form than just a craft. I highly recommend her book and her supplies as well. I now use what I've learned to make money cutting silhouettes in addition to my paintings and sketches.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsGolden Presentation and Priceless Printed Instruction
By Hilary Twitchell on November 27, 2000
Format: Paperback
This is a one of a kind in the art of silhouette portraiture. Kathryn Flocken has renewed my childhood memories and appreciation for the silhouette artist and art of portraiture.
As an educator, I was thrilled to find consideration for multiple learning styles in this friendly and down-to-earth guide. Kathryn's attention to detail goes beyond the history and how to of the art form. Equally noteworthy: This book is so well written it serves as an exceptional example of A+ word choice, clarity, voice, and more! Parents and teachers! Capable artists and scholars! Get this TREASURE!
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsA delightful "How-To" book on what's considered a dying art!
By James W. Tidwell on April 30, 2001
Format: Paperback
Where was Kathryn Flocken's book when I was learning the fine art of silhouette cutting over 15 years ago? When I first discovered this unique art form, I was fortunant enough to have been taught the basics by two experienced Silhouette Artists, each woman having over 12 years under their belts...but I couldn't learn enough from these talented women (one decided to start a family, so she gave it up, and the other took another job offer out of state), so I was left with my limited knowledge, and had to figure the rest out for myself!
That's where Kathryn's book, "Silhouettes, Rediscovering the Lost Art" comes in. This delightful book, with all its information in clear, consise, easy-to-understand language, is the perfect learning tool for the budding soon-to-be silhouette artist. Not only would I have mastered the art alot sooner, all the little questions I had concerning certain techniques would have been answered. Best of all, Kathryn also shows you step-by-step how to create the right styles with all the detailed illustrations throughout the book's 170 pages. It's like having a Master Artist beside you, guiding you through all the difficult proceedures! This book would have fit the bill in my early years of learning the artform...it would've taken over where my teachers left off! Kathryn may have written this great gem 15 years too late, but it's the perfect guide for the aspiring artist who wants to learn the fine art of silhouette cutting, but can't find anyone to teach them! Better late then never!
Bravo!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsBest "how to" silhouette guide anywhere.
By Cindi Rose Harwood on January 20, 2010
Format: Paperback
I am a silhouette artist, also formerly at Disney World, and Kathryn's book is the most complete, and best silhouette art book out there. As a self-taught artist, I did not believe that someone could inform others on how a silhouette can be made. If there is such a book, this is it! I reccommend it. Cindi Harwood Rose
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsA Great Resource and "How-To" Guide
By Aeryck S. De Sade on February 16, 2012
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This book covers the most pertinent points and information that one needs in order to start on the road of creating quality and professional silhouettes. As a professional silhouette artist myself, I can vouch for the great techniques that are given in this book, as well as the attention to detail the author places upon the methods of creating a great career.

Some of the methods presented here are ones that I do differently, and find that they leave a little bit to be desired, but you'll have no problems figuring out what works best for you in an actual work setting and change those to your own particular methods.

In all, I would recommend this book to anyone aspiring to enter this unique craft of which there are not many people still practicing this art.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Instruction - Only Book You Need to Learn to Cut Silhouettes
By Elizabeth Bagwell on August 16, 2014
Format: Paperback
I received this book as a Christmas gift for Christmas 2012. I was very interested in learning how to hand cut silhouettes in the traditional manner (no drawing, tracing, computers, etc.) and after much research felt this book would be the most useful resource in helping me reach my goals. I was right! Kathryn's book is the most complete, detailed instructional guide you will find on today's market. I highly recommend it if you are looking to learn the steps to cut silhouettes. Kathryn writes in a clear and friendly manner that is easy to understand and makes the steps needed to learn to cut easy to grasp. Information such as how to cut hair, glasses, etc. are broken down into easy to read chapters with very helpful and easy to understand illustrations to follow throughout the book. These illustrations are very helpful visuals to help you understand the correct manner in how to cut and how you should start the process.

While I have been an artist my entire life I do not feel that prior artistic expertise is needed to learn how to hand cut silhouettes due to the clearly written text and illustrations that Kathryn provides. Kathryn helps you to realize that all humans and even inanimate objects are a series of lines and curves that when broken down step by step can be captured in a beautiful hand cut silhouette. With lots of practice and by reading and re-reading Kathryn's book you too can learn to cut silhouettes within a relatively short time period.

This is a true art form and if you wish to learn this classic art form this is the one and only book you will need to learn the craft. Do purchase today!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Guide to Silhouette Art !

Thrilled with this book ! Packed with practical tips ! Prompt delivery too!

Published 1 month ago by celticpoppy
5.0 out of 5 starswonderful book, covers steps in great details

wonderful book, covers steps in great details. All it lacks is the transfered skills!! hahah But you need to just keep doing it. start easy and work up. Read more

Published 14 months ago by W. M. Nielson
5.0 out of 5 starsGood book

This was an interesting read with helpful tips. I tried some of the tips and it inspired me to keep working at it.

Published on March 29, 2013 by Vanessa Gilbert
4.0 out of 5 starsSilhouettes : Rediscovering the Lost Art

This book covers the issues a beginner needs to understand to begin creating silhouettes. Recommended for anyone interested in starting out.

Published on December 30, 2012 by Paul McLisky
5.0 out of 5 starsWorth its weight in gold!

I ordered this book when I first started cutting silhouettes and I only put it down when I have to. I keep it on my desk and refer to it almost daily. Read more

Published on July 1, 2011 by nancy kay
5.0 out of 5 starsEducational

The book, Silhouettes: Rediscovering the Lost Art, provided a great overview from the history of silhouettes to how to begin to learn how to cut them. Read more

Published on January 22, 2011 by kk
5.0 out of 5 starsgreat for any level

great for beginners. good history. nice lay out of chapters. great exercises to develop skills. depending on your abilities you can start at the chapter that suits you best. Read more

Published on December 31, 2010 by Barb

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