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Today the embroiderer's sketchbook, ideas book or journal is a work of art in itself. It includes initial concept material, design, colour work, textile samples, stitches and three-dimensional pieces. Beautiful in themselves, the embroiderer's sketchbook material can also be a jumping off point for larger works. This is the first book to show students, general embroiderers and other textile artists how to make the most of their sketchbooks, showcasing sketchbooks from leading textile artists. Illustrated with sketchbook pages through to finished textile pieces, the book covers: Purposes of a sketchbook: Exploring and Storing; Investigation and Ideas; Research and Collecting; Experimentation and Development; Recording and Analysis; Different approaches: Drawing and Collage; Stitch and Fabric; Surface Inspiration; Pattern/Colour/Texture; Design elements as starting points; Models and Maquettes; 3D work; Sketchbook work for its own sake; Exploring Concepts; Making a start: Things to include; Building confidence; When to use a sketchbook; Don't be afraid to...; Presentation, Materials, Tools, Techniques
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Kay Greenlees is an extremely experienced teacher and textile artist. As a practising artist she has exhibited both in the UK and internationally. She has been a national mentor for the Embroiderer's Development Scheme and Chair of the Textile Society. She now works for the University of Leeds in the UK. She regularly publishes articles and is a member of the Practical Studies Group. She lives in Edgerton, Huddersfield.
Today the embroiderer's sketchbook, ideas book or journal is a work of art in itself. It includes initial concept material, design, colour work, textile samples, stitches and three-dimensional pieces. Beautiful in themselves, the embroiderer's sketchbook material can also be a jumping off point for larger works. This is the first book to show students, general embroiderers and other textile artists how to make the most of their sketchbooks, showcasing sketchbooks from leading textile artists. Illustrated with sketchbook pages through to finished textile pieces, the book covers: Purposes of a sketchbook: Exploring and Storing; Investigation and Ideas; Research and Collecting; Experimentation and Development; Recording and Analysis; Different approaches: Drawing and Collage; Stitch and Fabric; Surface Inspiration; Pattern/Colour/Texture; Design elements as starting points; Models and Maquettes; 3D work; Sketchbook work for its own sake; Exploring Concepts; Making a start: Things to include; Building confidence; When to use a sketchbook; Don't be afraid to...; Presentation, Materials, Tools, Techniques
About the Author
Kay Greenlees is an extremely experienced teacher and textile artist. As a practising artist she has exhibited both in the UK and internationally. She has been a national mentor for the Embroiderer's Development Scheme and Chair of the Textile Society. She now works for the University of Leeds in the UK. She regularly publishes articles and is a member of the Practical Studies Group. She lives in Edgerton, Huddersfield.
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