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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Hardcover. English. See images for condition.

About the book >.>.> Embroiderers and textile artists use sketchbooks in many different ways: as a means of building confidence in drawing and observation skills a journal for recording personal thoughts and impressions a chronicle of work in progress or a place to store precious fabric and thread samples. But they also go beyond the traditional parameters of the sketchbook to create beautifully embellished versions that become works of art in themselves. Today the sketchbook forms an essential part of any textile course. This unique book contains fascinating insights into the sketchbook methods of many of the world’s leading textile artists including Julia Caprara Audrey Walker Rozanne Hawksley Amanda Clayton Si?n Martin and Ruth Issett and is illustrated throughout with both sketchbook material and finished pieces. Many different approaches to sketchbooks are discussed including drawing and observation; sketching on location both outdoors and in museums or galleries; working with fabric and thread samples; sketchbook approaches to conceptual pieces; and using collage. The author also goes beyond the pages of the traditional sketchbook to discuss models and maquettes as a sketch process and ‘E-sketchbooks’ created and stored on computers. The book also contains practical advice on choosing a sketchbook equipment mark- making and page-colouring techniques and instructions for making your own simple sketchbooks. Packed with inspiring ideas and approaches this book provides all the information you need to make the most of your sketchbook. (SP)