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Summary: Claudine pulls back the curtain of mystique .......
Review: ......regarding creativity and the creative process to open the door for everyone to make art! This book brings the wonderful workshop experiences many of us have had with Claudine, into our own homes. Written like a one-on-one chat, the book takes you through the techniques and Claudine's thought process! The exercises and section on composition are especially helpful.
Creative Discovery Workshop will augment your workshop experiences (the whole time I was reading my fingers were itching to head for the studio!) and surely encourage others to sign-up for the first time! If you know someone who yearns to create but has not found their voice, I heartily recommend you share this unique book with them.
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Summary: Workshop in your home
Review: A very worthwhile book for all mixed media people. The best book I have seen in awhile! VEry very inspiring! And...you don't even need to read....the pictures and step by steps are terrific!!! Thank you Claudine Hellmuth and thanks to her publisher!!
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Summary: At last!!
Review: At last a collage book that consists of more than pasting down little torn pieces of paper! But who would expect less from the amazingly talented artist and generous teacher, Claudine Hellmuth. Beautifully designed and visually exciting, the book offers perfectly clear directions on techniques to get you started....then, takes you to the next level of composition. All of it is clearly explained even for an absolute beginner while still offering much for more experienced artists. Claudine shares many of the same techniques taught in her wonderful workshops. If you can only buy one collage book, this is the one to buy... hands down. Thanks Claudine for sharing your wonderful gift.
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Summary: Claudine Hellmuth is a top notch writer, as well as artist.
Review: Claudine gives very detailed descriptions of each one of her art projects. I am a rubber stamp artist and have always been "afraid" of working with canvas. Claudine however shows you how easy it is not only to create artwork, but how to make the presentation (such as frames) to showcase the artwork. I was very impressed with the way this art instruction book was written and edited. I think Claudine has been hiding her talent as a writer all these years!!! Claudine Hellmuth will be a household name someday and I feel privileged that she shares her secrets and wants others to create art!!!!
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Summary: Claudine shines through!
Review: Claudine is one of the best teachers I have ever had for a workshop. This long-awaited book is an extension of the workshops she teaches and her personality and talent shine through each page. It is a great book for those new to collage as well as those who have some experience. The techniques are clearly explained and the rich illustrations serve to inspire with every turn of the page. A "must have" book.
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Summary: WOWZA!!!
Review: Claudine shares her techniques step by step! Beautiful inspiring artwork too! This book is a real winner! Great for seasoned artists or those just beginning collage. I highly recommend it! Claudine-you rock!
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Summary: Collage book has wide appeal
Review: Collage Discovery Workshop is a book for all tastes and ages. It is well organized, laid out and illustrated and even a person who has little experience in making art can feel like a pro by following the directions. Claudine Hellmuth carefully leads the reader through each step of a process and the clever editing and layout make the book the next best thing to being in a workshop. Problems are anticipated and the stylish design makes it easy to find needed information. Collage Discovery Workshop is the perfect guide to hours of productive, creative pleasure.
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Summary: questionable
Review: Does anybody else get the feeling that all these 5-star reviews were written by the same person? I might not be so suspicious if I could look inside the book to judge for myself if it was so *fabulous*. Call me a cynic.
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Summary: Instructive and Inspring
Review: Feast your eyes on Claudine Hellmuth's collage style! Not only does this book include beautiful (and instructive) photographs of Claudine's collage work, but the reader is also treated to many versatile techniques, all presented in Claudine's engaging and thoughtful conversational style, along with very helpful discussions of design issues. The first part of the book focuses on adding several techniques to your artist "toolbox". For example, Claudine offers explanation and instruction for several different types of image transfer techniques, from transfers using common tape or laminate to more unusual transfers using heat or even Elmer's clear caulk material. And forget about messy glues and decoupage mediums -- Claudine suggests an interesting way of using beeswax in assembling and even coloring your collage. Several other techniques i.e. peeling paint, will lend themselves to applications in many other media. There is also an interesting lesson in assembling a "frame" for your finished pieces that is both simple and effective. I found all of her instructions to be exceptionally clear and easy to follow. Finally, I found Claudine's collage style to be refreshing. These days it seems that collage means seeing how many interesting or artsy things you can pile onto a canvas or paper. Yet Claudine's style is refereshingly spare, proving that it isn't quantity that counts, but quality. And there is plenty of quality in this wonderful and inspiring book!
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: Full of creative ideas and inspiration. MS Hellmuth teaches without patronizing. Excellent work. I look forward to other works by this author.
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