<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Embroiderers and textile artists can make the most of their sketchbooks with this practical and inspirational guide to mixed media. </b> <p/> 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. <i>Sketchbook Explorations</i> is the ideal companion for both beginners and more experienced artists in search of exciting techniques.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>'An ideal blueprint for the beginner and a motivational guide for the more experienced.'</p>--<b>Embroidery</b>, <i><b>Book Review</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>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 including <i>Drawn to Stitch</i> and <i>Somerset Studio</i>. She lives in the UK.
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