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As a part of the effort to find new ways to promote the development of leadership, trainers have begun to make use of artistic activities. One such activity is the touchstone exercise, in which people create sculptures that represent their vision and purpose as leaders. This report describes how the exercise is conducted, provides examples of sculptures (or touchstones) produced in programs at the Center for Creative Leadership, and considers the...
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"Create along with mixed-media master Sherrill Kahn as she shows you dozens of ways to make luminous textures and surfaces on both paper and fabric. This step-by-step visual guide demonstrates exactly how to get great results using paints, inks, resists, stamps, markers, and much more. Add color and texture to collages, art quilts, or just about any creative project by exploring more than 50 fun and inventive techniques using easy-to-find supplies."--...
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BarCharts, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2011.
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1 online resource (6 pages)
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English
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Those who love art are guaranteed to further expand their knowledge of this form of expression when using this comprehensive 3-panel (6-page) guide, which examines in detail each type of art-from printmaking to photography-that currently exists. Key definitions, historical periods and lists of well-known art pieces are included for easy access. --Provided by publisher.
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2012
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1 online resource (86 p.)
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English
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"The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity. Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided. Patterns are available for purchase from our website. What you...
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Libri Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
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1 online resource (220 pages)
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English
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Introduced by Clive Phillpot, and including artists and writers such as Gustav Metzger, Bruce McLean, Barbara Steveni, John Latham, Barry Flanagan, Edward Burra, Penelope Curtis, and Neal White, All This Stuff breaks new ground in the field of archive theory. It documents the innovative ways in which the arts are challenging the distinctions, processes, and crossovers between artworks and archives. This critical reexamination exemplifies how the field...
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2012
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1 online resource (34 p.)
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English
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"Nuno felting is the hottest fiber art around. This gratifying and free-form process will transform layers of fabric and wool into a piece of wearable art you'll be proud to show off. Nuno felting does not involve sewing, weaving or knitting, but is made by layering wool and other fibers onto fabric and literally forced together manually through a physical process that is all done by hand. If you like creating things from raw materials, and...
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North Light Books
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"Claudia Nice shows you how to turn ink and watercolors into the coarse-barked trunk of an oak, or the burnished smoothness of brass, or the verdant velvet of moss. Or any of many other things. She shows you how to use dots, fine lines, brushstrokes, black and white, colora mixture of mediums and techniquesto suggest: *glass *cast iron *adobe and brick *sunrise and sunset *driftwood *leaf textures *basketry *surf and ocean waves *enamelware *rainbows...
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Krause Publications
Pub. Date
2009.
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1 online resource (256 pages)
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English
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"The Essential Punchneedle Resource! Punchneedle embroidery is a beautiful, timeless needle art technique with limitless possibilities. Punchneedle The Complete Guide lets you explore all those possibilities with how-to information on everything you need to know about this amazing embroidery, including: * An overview of all the materials and tools needed for creating punchneedle embroidery * Embroidery on more than 20 different types of fabric including...
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Findhorn Press
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2013.
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1 online resource (128 pages)
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English
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"Helping artists catapult into further action, this guide is a treasury of insight and inspiration. Rather than focus on art techniques that build skills or overcome creative blocks through playful activities or writing, this guide walks the artist through exercises designed to develop the personal qualities critical to being an artist in the world, such as courage, the ability to look and see, and connection to the true creative self. This is a hands-on,...
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North Light Books
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English
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"Silken strands of hair. Water tumbling over rocks. Blinding reflections in glass or metal. Cathy Johnson shows you how to create realistic textures like these and make your watercolor paintings come alive. You'll find practical, easy-to-follow guidelines inside for creating 83 wonderful textures for fruits, vegetables, hair, glass, metal, fabric, flowers, fur, skin and much, much more. Johnson's beautiful watercolor sketches - complete with helpful...
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Make art and memories with the special kids in your life! Packed with how-to drawing and painting projects, creative prompts, and original crafting activities, The Grown-Up's Guide to Making Art with Kids will inspire you and your little ones to spend hours of creative fun together. This book includes drawing and painting projects featuring popular, kid-friendly, and on-trend subjects--like dinosaurs, pets, flowers, and robots--that adults and kids...
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"Developed for the younger set (4-6 year olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group.As in Susan Schwake's first book, Art Lab for Kids (Quarry Books, 2012), the Labs can be used as singular projects, or used to build up to a year of hands-on fine art experiences. Each...
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