Sketchbook Explorations: For Mixed-Media And Textile Artists [Hardcover]

Embroiderers and textile artists can make the most of their sketchbooks with this practical and inspirational guide to mixed media. 
 
Working with a combination of paper, fabric, found objects, pencil, ink, and paint, Shelley Rhodes demonstrates how a sketchbook can act as an illustrated diary for textile artists, and as a starting point for expanding their creative process. She explores the importance and joy of creating a sketchbook; ways to record and investigate inspirational ideas; mixed-media techniques, including layering and three-dimensional sketching; going on location; and using electronic devices to develop projects.Sketchbook Explorationsis the ideal companion for both beginners and more experienced artists in search of exciting techniques.

Working with everything from fabric to found objects, Shelley Rhodes demonstrates how sketchbooks can act as illustrated diaries for textile artists, and as a starting point for expanding their creative process. She explores the importance and joy of creating a sketchbook; ways to record and investigate inspirational ideas; mixed-media techniques, including layering and three-dimensional sketching; going on location; and using electronic devices to develop projects.

Shelley Rhodes is an artist who teaches workshops covering all aspects of design, stitch, drawing, sketchbooks, and mixed-media work. She is a member of the prestigious Textile Study Group and has written for a variety of publications includingDrawn to StitchandSomerset Studio. She lives in the UK.