Susan McCreevy's Art Book Recommendations: Monoprinting, Botany, Printmaking, and More!

Описание: Discover Susan's favorite art books in this episode! She begins by sharing a book on monoprinting with laser photos, perfect for image transfers. She then dives into her passion for botany and second-hand books with beautiful illustrations. Susan uses these books as references for her decorative pieces, combining collagraphs with botanicals. She also discusses printmaking and the influence of artist Brenda Hartill.

She explores the artistic process of incorporating found objects into paintings and shares her own technique using Encaustic wax. Susan also delves into inspiring books on image transfers, mixed media, and sketchbooks for landscape learning.
Throughout the episode, she provides smartphone photography tips and emphasizes finding inspiration in everyday surroundings. Don't miss her recommendation of a specific book by Inga Buive!

Find it on Amazon below - please note: "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases."

1: Nieuwe Flora In Kleur - Moussault
2: Painting Calm - Inge Buive https://amzn.to/3rohiNu (paid link)
3: Birds in Watercolour - Geninne D. Zlatkis https://amzn.to/3PHqo23 (paid link)
4: Playing with Image Transfers _ Courtney Cerruti https://amzn.to/44A1SUK (paid link)
5: The new mixed media photography book - Nitso Malik https://amzn.to/3XENhFm (paid link)
6: Botany - A study of pure curiosity - Jean-Jacques Rousseau
7: American folk art designs and motifs - Joseph D'Adetta https://amzn.to/3XCLhxr
8: Smart phone Smart Photography - Jo Bradford https://amzn.to/3D2PLUD
9: Faded Glamour -Pearl Lowe https://amzn.to/3PL0ElF
10: Printmaking handbook - Collagraphs and mixed media Printmaking - Brenda hartill & Richard Clarke https://amzn.to/3rgLIkS
11: Remembering in Paint - David Mankin https://amzn.to/3pWAnWN
12: Painting expressive landscapes - Carole Robson https://amzn.to/3O2F4HW
13: An Irish notebook - Norman Ackroyd https://amzn.eu/d/j6lA8K2
14: A Shetland notebook - Norman Ackroyd https://amzn.to/44QMjIL
16: Joan Eardley - A Sense of Place https://amzn.to/3NJbki0



0:00 Intro
00:02:28 Book inspires artist with image transfer techniques.
00:05:00 Quirky book with lovely illustrations and images.
00:08:10 Deep dives into process, photography, composition, contrasting colors, 3D elements
00:10:03 Tone is essential for painting harmony.
00:13:46 Ever-changing tree, flowers; constant painting, storm-watcher.


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