World Famous Comics: Canvas Remix: Techniques For Creating Mixed-Media Accessories
Canvas Remix: Techniques For Creating Mixed-Media Accessories
By: Alisa Burke Publisher: North Light Books Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: North Light Books Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 128 Publication Date: July 08, 2008
Product Description: Strong colour, bold lines and funky ideas combine to introduce the reader to forty-five techniques and twenty-five projects using paint, collage and canvas.After a brief introduction to working with canvas (including stretching canvas, working with raw, unstretched canvas, working with a variety of paint, and several applications - blending colour, glazing, spattering, distressing), the reader will take their painted canvas to the next level with hand-carved stamps, adding journaling and writing, image transfers and more.Once the reader has learned to create their own graffiti-inspired works on canvas, they'll be guided through the step-by-step creation of twenty-five projects that use the canvas, such as upholstery, a tote bag, placemats, a lunch sack and even canvas beads for jewellery.
Fun Remix I purchased this book from Alisa after taking her class at ArtFiberFest. It is great in kick starting your creativity and encouraging you to break out of the box of traditional painting on stretched canvases. It is more than just a review of her class with many additional techniques and ideas. I am definitely making some of these projects for Holiday gifts!! Super fun!
Let loose and create! Grab a piece of raw canvas! Pull out your paints, carve your own stamps and cut some stencils! You don't carve stamps? No problem. Use ready-made stamps and stencils; or just paint! The first section of this book gives specific techniques for the surface decoration of your canvas, with step-by-step photos. The remainder of the book is dedicated to over 20 projects, including jewelry, various pouches and bags, stuffed dolls, a canvas book, picture frame, and more. What you can make with painted canvas is only limited by your imagination!
If, like me, you're looking for some fun and funky accessories for yourself or for gifts that you can do in a reasonable amount of time, this book belongs in your library. NOT just for beginners...artists with all levels of experience will find fresh ideas here.
Love it! I am so incredibly in awe of this talented artist! The projects in the book are so unique and the instructions are easy to follow. I recommend this book to anyone with a creative ambition!
So much fun!! Alisa's book really inspired me. Just starting a canvas of my own was so much fun and all of her different techniques expanded what I thought was even possible! I've always wanted to give a personal touch to something like a clutch and my first finished product has inspired me to try so much more. All my friends have complimented the clutch and want me to make them one.
Inspired by Canvas Remix! I really love this book! It is full of vibrant photos and straightforward techniques that are simple enough for youngsters but totally fun for adults! Alisa Burke has taken a unique approach to creating within one medium-not an easy task- and has come up with all kinds of techniques and projects that the everyday person, without drawing or painting skills can actually accomplish. She also has come up with projects that are easy to duplicate and at the same time can serve as inspiration for creating with your own personal twist! As a quilter and fabric artist I am inspired by Canvas Remix and can't wait to get started on my own canvas creations!!
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