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B17. Improv Studio -- Book List
Art and Techniques:
B3044. Art Expose by Judy Melvin. 14.95
Watercolor Tricks and Techniques by Cathy Johnson (out-of-print)
B1876. Collage Techniques by Gerald Brommer. $27.50
B1866. Creative Collage Techniques by Nena Leland. $22.99
B2945. Celebrate Your Creative Self by Mary Todd Beam. $29.99
B3037. The Zen of Creative Painting: An Elegant Design for Revealing Your Muse by Jeanne Carbonetti. $19.99.
Lettering & Design
B2830. Finding the Flow by Gina Jonas. $24.95
B163. Lettering as Drawing by Nicolette Gray. $9.95
Schrift Un Schreiben im Unterricht by H. Korger.
B2863. The Splendor of Islamic Calligraphy. $39.95
Poetry
B2946. Honey and Salt by Carl Sandburg. $12.00
B2864. The Book of Questions by Pablo Neruda translated by Wm. O'Daly. $14.00
B17. Improv Studio-- Supplies
NEED TO BRING: Basic Tool Kit; Paper: Arches Text Wove, 2–3
sheets (24"x40"); Arches black cover, one sheet (22"x30");
watercolor paper 90#, one sheet (inexpensive okay). Brushes:
pointed for writing and flat; synthetic mixing and work brushes;
inexpensive flat oriental wash brush. Media: zinc white gouache or
Chinese white watercolor; Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White or Pro
White; erasers to carve; containers to store mixed colors (e.g., film
canisters, jars w/ lids); white glue (PVA or Elmer's School Glue).
OPTIONAL: Unusual tools; ruling pens; stamps; gel pens; markers;
gold leaf, Instacol (PVA will do); chalk pastels; colored pencils and
untested supplies or tools; collage papers: scraps, old pieces of
lettering, napkins (thin papers work best, such as white tissue or
thin sumi papers); colored papers (at least 8" wide).
MATERIALS
FEE: $10 [includes sumi ink; gesso; dyes; Plaka; frisket; bleach; chalk
pastels to be shared by the class].
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B3044. Art Expose/Judy Melvin
Art Expose: A Collection of Techniques for Creative Expression by Judy Melvin. 2008. 20pp. 8.25"x8.25". Paper.
Judy has put her workshop notes into book form. It's a book of how to make beautiful artwork using the techniques for creative expression that she teaches. Full color. Includes:
Sumi Ink & Sink Art, Sumi Ink & TECH Ink, Gesso, Pastels & Stencils, Bleach & Pastels, and Walnut Ink.
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B1876. Collage Techniques/Brommer
Collage Techniques
B1876. A Guide for Artists and Illustrators by Gerald Brommer. 1994. 160pp. 8.25"x11". Paper.
Covers techniques: gathering, cutting, tearing, gluing, overlaying, and finishing; various materials: oriental papers and water media; stained papers, prepared papers, found papers, photographs, and fabric; and explores collage in figurative and abstract compositions. 230 full-color illustrations.
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B2945. Celebrate your Creative Self / Beam
Celebrate your Creative Self. By Mary Todd Beam. 2001. 144pp. 9.5"x11.25". Hardcover hidden spiral. $29.99
In this book, you explore various aspects of visual art, such as light, color, texture and design through a series of imaginative art projects. Step-by-step demos include how to:
- Capture and manipulate light in your work
- Experiment with new and unusual painting surfaces
- Break the "rules" of color composition that inhabit your creativity
- Create your own dynamic designs for paintings with more impact
- Add layers to your work with the symbolism inherent in both man-made objects and natural elements
- Move beyond traditional 2-D painting into 3-D reconstruction
Recommended by Judy Melvin for her Art & Techniques Improv Studio at Letters Mingle Souls, 2008.
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B3037. Zen of Creative Painting / Carbonetti
The Zen of Creative Painting: An Elegant Design for Revealing Your Muse. By Jeanne Carbonetti. 1998. 112pp. 9.5"x9.5". Paper.
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B2830. Finding the Flow/Jonas
Finding the Flow: A Calligraphic Journey
By Gina Jonas. 2006. 85pp. 8.5" x 11". Spiral bound. Paper
A new approach to calligraphy for all levels,which acquaints the scribe with the essential but largely unexplored dynamics of stroke technique. Through stroke exercises with pencil and edged pen you explore vital movement and sensitive touch. You discover how shoulder, arm, fingers and pen combine with alternating of pressure. The exercises lead to an intimate understanding of the edged pen: a foundation for formal alphabet study, creative
alphabet design and artistic self-expression! Begin
your calligraphy practice, before starting formal
alphabet study by warming up, sensitizing, and
integrating mind and body. Full of illustrations
and diagrams.
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B2946. Honey & Salt
Honey & Salt. by Carl Sandberg. 1967. 132pp. 5.25x8.
Paper $13.00 SALE
An outstanding collection . In these seventy-seven poems, Sandburg eloquently celebrates life, love, and death. These lyrical poems present human courage, frailty, and tenderness as well as the wonders of nature. Recommeded by Judy Melvin
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B2864. Book of Questions
The Book of Questions, translated by William O'Daly. Second edition 2001. 78pp. 5.5" x 7.5".
This book of poems is recommended by instructors at the summer calligraphy conference. Bilingual edition.
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PS90. Arches Cover Paper Black
Arches Cover Black
Mouldmade in France. 100% Cotton. Neutral pH, lightly sized, textured surface. 250gsm. 22"x30". Retail Price $8.89.
Laurie Doctor and others recommend this sheet for book, portfolio covers. It folds without cracking. Judy Melvin likes it for her calligraphic painting - however this is NOT the Arches Black that will bleach correctly. When bleach is applied to this new version the paper turns pink (salmon).
This paper ships separately from books/supplies and requires extra shipping fees which WILL NOT be displayed during checkout. We will adjust your shipping costs before we charge your card .(click to read details)
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PS42. Arches WC HP 90 LB 22x30
Arches Watercolor
Hot Press 90lb.22"x30". Retail Price $8.39
Superior quality, 100% rag, for pen and all techniques with opaque and transparent watercolor. Long used by calligraphers. HP (Hot press) finish is a very smooth sheet that will give a sharp smooth edge to your letters. This has always been one of our most popular sheets.
This paper ships separately from books/supplies and requires extra shipping fees which WILL NOT be displayed during checkout. We will adjust your shipping costs before we charge your card .(click to read details)
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BR24. Raphael Kaerell Flat Brush
These brushes can be used for chisel edged brush writing and watercolor painting. Carl Rohrs finds these water media brushes to be good for lettering. He recommends the W&N 995 (BR01) for ½" & larger. Synthetic bristles.
Brush Sizes:
1/8" size 02 -- List $11.15
3/16" size 04 -- List $12.25
1/4" size 06 -- List $13.50
5/16" size 08 -- List $15.10
3/8" size 10 -- List $16.00
1/2" size 12 -- List $17.75
5/8" size 14 -- List $19.50
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