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Abstract Textiles Colour, Shape and Pattern in Textile Art by Anne Kelly
Abstract Textiles Colour, Shape and Pattern in Textile Art by Anne Kelly
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Explore the expressive world of abstract textile art with Anne Kelly’s guide, featuring everything from Amish quilts to modern creations. This book encourages you to experiment with shapes, colours, patterns, and line art to develop your unique artistic voice. Illustrated with stunning works by Anne Kelly and insights from contemporary artists like Heidi Parkes, Lorna Crane, Louise Baldwin, and Helen Bahnzaf, it offers the tools and inspiration to create and connect deeply with abstract textile pieces.
Chapters include:
- From Nature to Abstract: Getting Started
- Shapes and Colour: Midcentury Influences
- Surface Pattern and Mixing Media
- Capturing Emotion
- Playing and Process: Materials and Experimentation
Specifications: hardback, 128 pages, 285mm x 225mm, Batsford publisher, ISBN 9781849949415
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