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Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks: Exploring and Creating Personal Pages Paperback – March 1, 2004
| Lynne Perrella (Author) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
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- Print length128 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherQuarry Books
- Publication dateMarch 1, 2004
- Dimensions8.5 x 0.38 x 11 inches
- ISBN-101592530192
- ISBN-13978-1592530199
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- Publisher : Quarry Books (March 1, 2004)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1592530192
- ISBN-13 : 978-1592530199
- Item Weight : 1.15 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.38 x 11 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #548,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #315 in Mixed Media (Books)
- #375 in Mixed-Media Craft
- #903 in Paper Craft
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About the author

Welcome to my Author's page. I live and breathe mixed media artwork. I am a collage artist, author, and workshop instructor. Years ago, I was consulting with another artist who was writing a book on Altered Books. I knew many colleagues in that field and was happy to make recommendations and forward along any potentially-helpful information to her. One day, I got an email from her stating that she had decided to also include the topic of Art Journals in her book. I immediately fired back: "Hey! That subject should have its OWN book"; and she recommended that I work up my own book proposal on the subject. On an impulse, I went ahead with the idea, and within a week I started writing my first book, "Artist's Journals and Sketchbooks", published by Rockport/Quarry in 2004. I realized how affirming it was to be an advocate and a spokesperson for a topic I felt strongly about; plus it was a joy to feature the work of artists I knew and respected....plus some new faces. The other compartments of my life, as a full-time artist and a workshop instructor, work well with my more recent role as an author. All of the aspects, of all these endeavors, seem to interact perfectly. Since my first book, I have gone on to do four other titles. "Alphabetica", "Beyond Paper Dolls", "Art-Making: Collections & Obsessions" and my latest book, "Art-Making & Studio Spaces". Every aspect of doing a book project is interesting; from the first sudden "what if?" vision of a potential book idea, to planning the book map/pagination, to working with my photographer, to interacting with the contributing artists, and getting the guidance and coaching from the editors at Rockport/Quarry. Not unlike the art-making process itself, my goal as an author is to attempt something that is unique, distinctive, and personal. I would like artists and non-artists alike to encounter my books and feel that they are being welcomed into a fascinating artform (mixed media) where personal artistic exploration is alive and well.
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Each page is absolutely dynamic - bright colours, really lively well-designed pages, a variety of styles, and quite a few instructions. It hadn't occurred to me before this book that sketchbooks were not necessarily all-graphite studies. I was absolutely captivated, and it opened up a whole new host of ideas for me about the potential for artistic journals and mixed-media techniques. I loved browsing through this book, and ended up buying my own copy.
I find that I don't look back on is much as I used to, so this isn't for the experienced artist. But for someone just starting out, it was an invaluable resource and I'm grateful for it.
It is beautifully laid out, well-written and just plain fun to look at. I love looking at the work of other artists, and this book gives each journal designer lots of room, close-up and personal, to showcase their best work.
If you need a little kick to get you going, get you started, or get you interested in collage painting, assemblage, art journaling, or you want to check out interesting creative techniques, this is a good addition to your design library.
Highly recommended as a book that won't be shoved into the bookcase, but used over and over as a creative tool to help you fill your books with the art of life.
I'm going online to check for art materials right now. I cannot wait. If you are looking to awaken your creative muse, purchase this book. You will not be disappointed.
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You are going to have lots of ideas as soon as you start looking at this AMAZING BOOK.
A MUST HAVE for you that wants to keep your Drawings/Sketches, Trips, Ideas, Day Work,
Dreams, Projects recorded in a fun and different way.
Doesn't matter your age or background.
BUY IT NOW and start creating you own Journals and Sketchbooks; and call them as you wish.
very stimulating.
The sheer breadth of ideas in this book is really challenging and i am sure there would be something in it for every creative person. It helped me realise also the importance of creating an artist journal to help me decide what I like and what is not so relevant in my life, and the journey is fun and exciting. ~The reader is exposed to many types of creativity, layers, textures, messages, colours - the list is endless. Yes i would definitely recommend it to any creative person to broaden their skills and mindset










