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Artists' Journals

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B2989. Paper Transformed

B2989. Paper Transformed: A Handbook of Surface-Design Recipes and Creative Paper Projects by Julia Andrus. 2007. 176pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. List price $24.95.

Andrus’ book showcases over 100 techniques for transforming paper. There are step-by-step illustrated instructions for many traditional processes – many with new variations. Also included are new and original paper treatments and project applications. Some of the projects include beeswax collage, soot printing, leather paper and a gorgeous effect called Northern Lights. The final chapter includes 2 dozen *Sparkling Paper Projects* that use techniques from throughout the book. This book was so popular that the publisher had to order a second printing almost immediately!

Chapters include: Old Favorites and New Variations, Original Designer Papers, Metal Look-Alikes, Special Paper Treatments, Stamping Techniques, Stippling, Sponging, Stenciling, Paper Finales, & Sparkling Paper Projects.

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B2988. Painted Paper

B2988. Painted Paper: Techniques and Projects for Handmade Books & Cards by Alisa Golden. 2008. 178pp. Hardcover. List price $24.95 .

Alisa Golden shows how to paint paper using water-based media--primarily acrylic inks, gesso and paste. She first provides advice on paper/ink/paint choices, and introduces the tools needed to complete the projects. Every following chapter showcases multiple methods of painting techniques: washes, stencils, masking, gesso resist, paste papers (an entire chapter!), layered inks, and more. After working your way through the techniques presented, you will have a wealth of beautiful papers -- and in the final chapter, Alisa shows exactly how to use these great papers. Color photos and diagrams illustrate book/paper projects designed specifically to transform your newly painted papers into: an origami envelope, an accordion-folded album, and a decorative box, and much more! Packed with painting techniques and book projects, this title will keep your creative fires ablaze.

Chapters: Papers, Colors, and Tools; Acrylic Inks; Gesso & Stencils; Masking; Paints & Paste; Books and Projects.


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B2985. Art Journals & Creative Healing

Art Journals & Creative Healing: Restoring the Spirit Through Self-Expression
By Sharon Soneff. 2008. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. List price $24.99.

With excerpts from beautiful and unusual artistic journals, demonstrates that journaling can be a tool supporting personal growth and in navigating through life's challenges. Through a marriage of beautiful imagery, uplifting and literary quotations, journaling worksheets and journal prompts the book helps readers get started with their own journals. Includes using mediums as metaphors, journaling for cathartic expression, gaining wisdom through introspection and reflection, finding strength in the midst of suffering.


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B3555. An Illustrated Life / Gregory

An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers by Danny Gregory. 2008. 272pp. 10"x8". Paper

Offers a look into the imaginations of top illustrators, designers and artists from around the world through the pages of their personal visual journals. These are sketches, often with text; some are rough, some polished. The pages shown are sometimes startling, sometimes endearing, but always inspiring. The book discusses how and why keeping a consistent, visual journal leads to a more fulfilling creative life.


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