Description
Create Beautiful Paintings With Dimension
Forge a bold creative path by adding hand-sculpted elements to your two-dimensional work. Discover an entirely fresh and fun approach for creating fine art with paper clay, developed by artist and teacher Rogene Manas. This all-new bas-relief art form combines air-drying clay, paint, collage and texture to build dimensional mixed-media works that pop right off the wall.
The book is divided into four parts:
About the Author
Since 1975, Rogene has worked as a graphic designer, art director and creative director for some of the largest advertising, public relations and design firms in Eugene, Oregon and for the past 27 years, she has been a partner in a successful international card company called PhotoTidings. In 2006, Rogene retired from her company and has become a full time artist. She studied painting, drawing, sculpture and jewelry making at the University of Oregon and through the years has taught art in a variety of settings, including Artist in Residence programs, schools and art centers, as well as giving private lessons in her own studio. Presently, Rogene teaches mixed-media workshops in Eugene, Portland, Mendocino, and San Miguel de Allend, Mexico. Her work may be seen at Guardino Gallery in Portland, Oregon and on her website.
Book Information
ISBN 9781440341304
Author Rogene Manas
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint North Light Books
Publisher F&W Publications Inc
Forge a bold creative path by adding hand-sculpted elements to your two-dimensional work. Discover an entirely fresh and fun approach for creating fine art with paper clay, developed by artist and teacher Rogene Manas. This all-new bas-relief art form combines air-drying clay, paint, collage and texture to build dimensional mixed-media works that pop right off the wall.
The book is divided into four parts:
- Part 1: Working with Clay - Techniques and tips to begin working with clay in bas-relief, starting with the absolute basics. Includes 15 easy practice projects to work on cutting, shaping, sculpting and stamping.
- Part 2: Clay Work Projects - 5 full step-by-step clay-art project demos. Create your own art using Rogene's methods for composing, sculpting, placing and drying.
- Part 3: Finishing Techniques - Finish the 5 demonstrations from Part 2 with different painting, collage and mixed-media techniques.
- Part 4: Get Creative - Includes ideas for framing, practice patterns, creative exercises and additional three-dimensional art projects and gifts.
About the Author
Since 1975, Rogene has worked as a graphic designer, art director and creative director for some of the largest advertising, public relations and design firms in Eugene, Oregon and for the past 27 years, she has been a partner in a successful international card company called PhotoTidings. In 2006, Rogene retired from her company and has become a full time artist. She studied painting, drawing, sculpture and jewelry making at the University of Oregon and through the years has taught art in a variety of settings, including Artist in Residence programs, schools and art centers, as well as giving private lessons in her own studio. Presently, Rogene teaches mixed-media workshops in Eugene, Portland, Mendocino, and San Miguel de Allend, Mexico. Her work may be seen at Guardino Gallery in Portland, Oregon and on her website.
Book Information
ISBN 9781440341304
Author Rogene Manas
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint North Light Books
Publisher F&W Publications Inc
