The Art Of Paper Collage

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Summary: Great for the Beginner
Review: Being new to Paper Collage, I found this book inspiring but I'm a fan of Susan anyway. It did lack some details in certain areas which was a bit frustrating but for me it was a great stepping stone to better things. The biblical themes are only Susan's interpritation of things - it allows you to do your own thing with a gentle push in the right direction.

It does have a marketing angle but its not over the top like some I could mention.

I will certainly refer to the Art of Paper Collage for a long time yet. A good first book for the beginner.

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Summary: An expressive art-form showcase.
Review: Collaging is a soothing form of self-expression. It doesn't have to be a perfect work of art, because as with any craft or art you create, it's meaning is personal. If you are interested in finding out about collage, this book is a good place to start. Though the instructions are vague in places, the general intent is clear enough to allow anyone to express themselves through this art-form.

Susan Pickering Rothamel's personal style leans toward the biblical, but that doesn't mean it's something that you must incorporate in to your work. Her collages are beautiful to look at and hold meaning for her! As a bonus, there is a gallery of other collage artists at the end of the book so that you can see for yourself the difference in styles.

The photographs are great and the supplies are things that you can pick up in any art supply store, even Michael's or Hobby Lobby. Don't pass up this book as a novice guide to collaging. The art presented here will inspire and delight you.

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Summary: Art of Paper Collage
Review: how can anyone not be inspired by the work in this book! I was immediately infatuated with collage not to mention frustrated by having to go to work and not stay home to play ...

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Summary: Creativity unleashed
Review: I bought this book last Saturday on my way to a housewarming party. I was very rude and spent the whole evening holed up reading this wonderful book. I hardly talked to anyone at the party! It is a wonderful collection of collage. As a beginning collage artist, the first section about materials will really help me correct some of the mistakes I've made. The examples of Rothamel's collages sparked my creative juices so much I spent the next day (at work!) brainstorming and sketching out ideas for future collages. I loved this book; not just for the great information and the beautiful photos, but because it reinforced my desire to create beautiful collages. The gallery section was great, all the different artists with all their different styles are great examples of the diversity of art and collage. Gotta go...need to start tearing up paper.....

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Summary: Nicely presented - helped some
Review: I enjoyed this book, because I am new to collage and loved the samples. Since I read Somerset Magazine, I don't usually see these types of collage there and I found them very nice. I did wish she would have explained the underpainting more, but I have seen her videos and they are very helpful. I was inspired by her art, don't care that she used Biblical themes or family themes. I have read a lot of older collage books and they didn't help me at all, I am glad I got them at the library. This book helped me look at papers in a different way and I appreciate that. I wish she did show more step-by-step pictures. Especially when she is assembling collages. That is what is truly missing. Maybe she put too much in the book with out enough instructions. But all-in-all I don't regret buying it and plan to try her style soon.

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Summary: A beautiful and inspirational book about paper collage
Review: I love bold use of color and texture and this book has ample examples of artwork using plenty of both. The collage techniques covered include deckling paper edges, paper layering, assemblage, making handmade rubber stamps, using dry pigments, the use of color in composition, montage, nonobjective collage, figurative collage (using collage to create portraits), photo transfer collage, faux paste paper, faux lace embellishment, paper casting found objects, and recycling paintings in collage. Under unique collage making materials she covers webbing spray, mica flakes and granules, crackle medium, mica-based dry powdered pigments, glitter spray, crystal gel, and mica tiles. The last section of the book is dedicated to showcasing the artwork of 11 other artists (although examples of each method and collage technique are hightlighted by her own artwork throughout the book). This is a great book and I thoroughly recommend it!

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Summary: See How A Master Does Collage
Review: It has been my pleasure to follow the work of Susan Pickering Rothamel for some time now, first in Somerset Studio then as an instructor in various videos. I anxiously awaited the release of her book, The Art of Paper Collage and I was not disappointed. The book is filled with page after page of full-color, glorious collage images of various types and styles. Every page made my artist's mind spin off in wild directions and it whet my appetite to try all the various techniques presented.

I am not a newbie to collage but there are ideas and creations here that I've never tried before. There is even an Artists' Gallery at the back of the book that is totally delightful and if there is only one thing bad to say about this book it is that the few pages given to each artist were not enough to satisfy my longing to see more of their work.

If you are a collage artist, beginner or advanced, this book will have something to teach you, to show and to tempt you.

P.S. It's worth the price just to see the full-page Sue Pickering Rothamel collages up close and personal.

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Summary: AWESOME, REMARKABLE BOOK!!
Review: Since I first saw Susan's work in Somerset Studio I have been a fan of her amazing work!! This book was far beyond my expectations! Not only is it tremendously inspirational, but she covers so very many areas of arting! Then to top it off she is so ever generous to have a gallery of fine artists works that are so diverse & charming. I will be up late tonight pouring over all the information contained in this book that is sooo remarkable! Thanks,Susan for this gift!!

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Summary: Inspirational and Beautiful
Review: This book is better than I had ever dreamed! The pictures and explanations were SUPERB, and written for both beginners and the experienced. Susan did a wonderful job, and the artists gallery was especially beautiful. This book is a great addition to anyone interested in art, collage and great writing. Highly recommeded!