Textile Landscape: Painting with Cloth in Mixed Media
Renowned author Cas Holmes brings together the world of the stitcher and that of the painter as she demonstrates her technique known as “stitch-sketching” and shows how to develop your approach to textile art. Focusing on the common language between the two forms, she begins with basic advice on keeping a sketchbook, stitching on paper and fabric, and working digitally. Cas then looks at both urban and intimate spaces, capturing the changing seasons, the technical aspects of painting and dying cloth, experimenting with photos, creating stitchscapes, attaining inspiration from found objects, and so much more.
Reviews (56)
A beautiful visual journey.
The first thing you’ll notice is the texture of the cover. It feels like cloth. It’s beautiful. My advice is to first just page through the entire book and just soak in the visual aspects of the photograhs. They are a fabulous representation of textile art. Then go back through again and read the details about each photograh. Then delve into the text. You’ll notice that the “how to” sections like screen printing, for example, have intructions and suggestions listed. There are not a bunch of photos showing each step so from that standpoint it’s not an instruction manual. But there’s plenty of written instruction. Holmes’ descriptions of her own creative processes and those of other artists are fascinating, well written and readable. Even if you never actually do any of the art techniques,this book is a great addition to any crafting library. Enjoy!!
Another great book from Batsford
This isn't really a "how to" book. It isn't simply eye candy either. It's a generous look into this artist's process. Her observations and treatment of landscapes are superb. I recommend this book for textile and mixed-media artists. The binding and paper are beautiful, photographs and text are clear. The text is inspirational. I admit that I am biased. I am a Batsford fan!
Great Eye Candy - Not many instructions
Loved the photography! The eye candy is beautiful! HOWEVER I want to learn the process. There are a few instructions, but not step by step like you would expect. Not sure if I'm going to keep this or not.
Trip for the imagination, treat for the eye.
The book is so well presented, beautifully illustrated. A real treat for the eyes and the imagination. Explaining the different forms of printmaking, how to apply these to cloth, utilizing different mediums that are “cloth” friendly. Pretreatments are explained and how to apply, easy to understand. With the different art featured with each design element , holds my interest and makes me want to work through the book, page by page. Well done, and worth every penny.
You might use "found" items
This is a lovely book. Many ways to create landscapes with fabric and other items.
Grounded in Color
This book has lively text and excellent inspirational photos for moving from the landscape to textile. Good use of color and stitch. A number of artists are included so that many styles and techniques are illustrated. A solid buy!
Not extremely educational
Lovely to peruse.
Fine examples of remarkable works
As an art quilter I am drawn to mixed media and landscapes. This book has unique perspectives and wonderful examples from multiple artists. Well written and helpful for ‘pushing the boundaries’.
Great ideas and techniques
Well illustrated
Nice to hold and great inspiration
I create textile landscapes and enjoy seeing what other artists make.
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