The successful "500 Series" shines a spotlight on today's most breathtaking ceramic sculptures. Selected from more than 8,000 entries by the distinguished art critic, historian and professor Glen R. Brown - an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics in Geneva - these exquisite works will inspire both beginners and professional ...
The magnificent tiles showcased in this impressive collection will inspire beginners and professionals, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. Some of the larger displays were made to decorate public and private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature, tell a story, or make cultural observations. As always in this acclaimed series, all ...
In this book, nine master ceramists present their personal approaches to sculpting the human figure in a spectacular that is both technically illuminating and visually inspirational. The outstanding examples illustrated range from representational to abstract, and from diminutive to heroic, reflecting the individual styles and philosophies of the ...
"Making Bead and Wire Jewelry" sold more than 67,500 copies - and because one great success deserves another, here's a second chic collection featuring the very best in contemporary design. Created by today's finest artisans, these pieces all showcase the incredible diversity of interesting beads and wire types available today. The photographs ...
The common pillowcase undergoes uncommon transformations in 28 beguiling projects, ranging from patterned pinafores and aprons to decorative, embellished boxes and quilts.
The teapot is to the potter what the canvas is to the painter. It has inspired clay artists to create their original works of art since the ancient Chinese first developed vessels for brewing and serving tea. This book provides a visual tour of how potters from around the world are interpreting this classic form today. The 500 figurative, ...
Stimulate the writer and artist within you by making a custom journal that conveys your love of words and images, or captures your special interests, such as gardening or travel: - Travel journal - Dream journal - Yoga journal - Poetry journal - - Grandmother's journal - Sculpture journal - Painter's journal - - Gardener's journal - Bird watcher's ...
The lathe used to be a utilitarian tool only, but in the hands of today's artists woodturning has undergone a beautiful transformation. This stunning international collection showcases the work of 40 pioneering wood turners who have expanded the possibilities of the medium; including a British artist from Burgess Hill. Their pieces range from ...
40 internationally celebrated masters reveal their secrets, explaining just how they work with this incredibly demanding ceramic material, prized for its pristine beauty. Pure white and wonderfully delicate, porcelain is what clay potters usually graduate to only after years of honing their skills. This diverse collection showcases the results of ...
This book shows how to give any shop-bought basket, rustic or modern, a decorative trim with ribbon, fabric, woven fibre, wire or flowers, to turn it into a unique showpiece. Fifty projects, including "Autumn Leaves", "Fairy Tote" "New Baby" and "Wedding Memories" are included.
Just open a magazine or turn on the TV and it's clear that moms-to-be are proud of their "baby bumps." No more hiding those growing bellies; today's pregnant woman wants to wear stylish, modern, even edgy fashions. And these 22 gorgeous knit projects, created by a pool of talented designers, fill the bill. Expecting mothers--and the friends and ...
With classes in more than ten media instruction by only the finest practitioners, Penland is the place for crafters to improve and broaden their skills. Here, ceramicists will discover technical and inspirational resources from the masters that will carry their art to new levels. Each Penland professional represented specialises in a particular ...
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