Description
See how you can master and create felt landscapes with this beautiful resource for beginners and practicing artists alike.
- Enjoy inspiration from 50 fascinating photos of the artist's original works, together with five step-by-step tutorials for a satisfying introduction to basic landscapes.
- Mattson, who creates entirely dry-felted textiles with a simple handheld tool, shares her one-of-a-kind painterly, impressionistic approach of blending and layering techniques guided by color theory and an understanding of the fibers.
- Learn how wool works as a material, how to make the best use of tools as you work with the dry-felting-only techniques, and the color and composition basics you need for planning successful landscapes in wool.
- The projects include Vibrant Fields, Thunderhead, Moon Shadow, Birch Lake, and Lone Oak.
About the Author
Jaana Mattson is an award-winning artist and instructor specializing in wood and fiber works. When not traveling the country to show her work or teach, Mattson creates in her studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. www.jaanamattson.com
Reviews
"Very inspirational. Stunning examples . . . detailed instructions . . . a wonderful resource perfect for both beginners and those who are familiar with felt making."
-- --Mr XStitch
Book Information
ISBN 9780764361265
Author Jaana Mattson
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1043g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 13mm