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New Creative Collage Techniques is filled with the guidance you need to make striking collages with a range of materials and mediums. It?s fun and easy to jump right in, whether you?re an experienced artist looking for something new or a new artist looking to make something unique. From basic methods to the latest innovations, this guide illustrates more than 60 exciting collage projects complete with detailed instruction, quick tips, charts and glossaries. In addition, seven start-to-finish demonstrations show you how to use these techniques to create your own stunning work.
You?ll create:
- Fantastic found-paper collages formed from items right within your reach
- Compelling collage designs using decorative and ready-made papers
- Mixed-media collages combining acrylics, watercolor, rice paper and more
- Compositions featuring textured backgrounds made from paper, paint, natural materials and other collage materials
- Original paper (hand made by you) artfully arranged to form collages that are uniquely yours
- Collage that stands the test of time through the use of archival materials and techniques
You?ll also be inspired to push the potential of this limitless art form by studying the diverse work of 60 featured artists. As author Nita Leland says, ?Experiment. Be Creative. Have fun. You?re a collage artist!? With this guide, you?ve got what you need to get started today.
About the Author
Nita Leland is a graduate of Otterbein College. She has taught classes and workshops in watercolor, collage, creativity and color at art centers in Dayton, Ohio for more than thirty years. She is active as a judge for art exhibits, conducts workshops throughout the United States and Canada and appears in ArtistsNetwork.TV DVDs on color and collage (2009) as well as a creativity webinar (2009). Visit her website at www.nitaleland.com. Leland lives in Dayton, Ohio.
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This review is from: New Creative Collage Techniques: A step-by-step guide to making original art using paper, color and texture [blurb] 60 projects 62 artists (Hardcover-spiral)
Well it is hard to say that this is not a good buy. The book is crammed with many techniques, few of which are new. The interpretation of collage is expanded to include many other techniques in combination with glued papers. Making it more of a mix-media book of techniques than actually about collage. The book acts as a compendium of ways of thinking and creatively using glued papers (found, created, altered, painted)which in itself is not a bad thing.The book would benefit from much more editing, combining derivative or alternative techniques on the same page(s). Another drawback are the often poor examples of each technique. Many of the illustrations look dreadful and are far from finished art works even if presented as though they are (artist signed). I almost sent this book back, but hesitated because I found enough of the techniques to be explained and illustrated rather well.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews) 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Great collage book,
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This review is from: New Creative Collage Techniques: A step-by-step guide to making original art using paper, color and texture [blurb] 60 projects 62 artists (Hardcover-spiral)
I teach Mixed Media and Collage at Arizona Art Supply in Tucson, AZ. I am always looking for materials to help my students and myself This is one of the best books I have found in quite a while. Not only are the examples and demos terrific, but the book is designed to be used. Because of the spiral binding, it lays flat when opened to a page. I have recommended this book to many of my artist friends as well as to my students.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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A great collage book and a handy art technique reference book in one volume!,
By Picatso "Picatso" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: New Creative Collage Techniques: A step-by-step guide to making original art using paper, color and texture [blurb] 60 projects 62 artists (Hardcover-spiral)
At the beginning of her book "New Creative Collage Techniques," Nita Leland says, "Collage is like an amusement park with something for everyone...Anyone can do it, regardless of age or skill level." Indeed, after reading this colorful, exciting book, you may find yourself "hooked on collage."This book contains a wealth of easy-to-understand information and beautiful illustration. Every page is rich with goodies, including step-by step pictures of projects from start to finish, descriptions and photographs of materials and techniques, and plenty of gorgeous collages by over 60 artists. "New Creative Collage Techniques" starts with a brief, informative overview of the origins of collage, provides an illustrated glossary of terms, and then launches into a series of projects, beginning with quick, simple methods and slowly moving into more complex techniques, expanded materials, and unique ideas. The book is more than just a collage-how-to. It includes clear instructions on making your own creative pieces to add to collages, including crystalline free forms, acrylic appliqués, monotypes, and more. It also tells how to make customized paper, embossing, texturing, and marbling. The basic tenets of art and composition are described as well, making this a great reference book for almost any artist. The book's spiral binding allows it to lie flat on your work surface, allowing quick and easy reference while you're working on a project. Lists of materials and concise, understandable numbered steps make it easy to understand each project. Helpful tips are included throughout the book. Most importantly, the reader is always encouraged to relax, be flexible, and enjoy the process of creating art. Leland notes, "The element of surprise is part of the fun -- and challenge -- of collage." "New Creative Collage Techniques" is not just a collage instruction book -- it's also a handy reference guide for a number of creative art techniques. It's a great addition to any artist's library. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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By Artbird - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: New Creative Collage Techniques: A step-by-step guide to making original art using paper, color and texture [blurb] 60 projects 62 artists (Hardcover-spiral)
I've always enjoyed collage and consider Leland's first book very good indeed. This "second" version, labeled NEW is definitely not new. It contains most of the same photos from the first book, talks about the same techniques, and barely throws in anything not already covered. It was a real disappointment as a Christmas gift and I can only speculate that it was produced for financial gain and artistic recognition. How much better if it contained all new paintings and really novel techniques!
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