Create Naturally: Go Outside and Rediscover Nature with 15 Makers by Marcia Youn

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Create Naturally by Marcia Young Discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration by connecting with nature! FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For makers of all levels, discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration in your daily life by reconnecting with nature. For artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in nature and seek to discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration in daily life by reconnecting with nature. Meet 15 makers who will describe their nature-connected works and talk readers through the steps for creating works that tap into the importance of nature in making a mind, body, and spirit connection. The makers in this book include Bethann Burton (nature journaling), James Brunn (temporary natural art installations), Judith Content (textile art), Nick Neddo (primitive art and art tools), Jan Hopkins (basketry), Meredith Woolnough (needlework), Alice Fox (basketry and weaving), Munir Jones (3D weaving), Nicole Dextras (clothing), Maleah Bretz (woven wall art), Lorraine Roy (embroidery), Frank Kraljik (astral photography), Carrie Anne Kiinuwaas Vanderhoop (weaving), Kari Lonning (basketry), and Barbara Schneider (mixed media). Readers can create works that integrate natural materials as well as recycled and repurposed objects. Get the feeling of having a personal and creative conversation with the makers while you take a walk through nature with them. AUTHOR: Marcia Young has been making or writing about art and fine craft for over 30 years. She is the founder of the Fiber Art Network and former publisher of Fiber Art Now magazine. These days she concentrates on helping to enrich the fine craft community by creating distinctive books and resources. She lives near Cape Cod, Massachusetts. SELLING POINTS: . 15 makers present personal stories of how nature inspires and enhances their creativity . For artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in nature . Stories and projects help you find ways to connect to nature with your own works 250 colour photographs Author Biography Marcia Young has been making or writing about art and fine craft for over 30 years. She is the founder of the Fiber Art Network and former publisher of Fiber Art Now magazine. These days she concentrates on helping to enrich the fine craft community by creating distinctive books and resources. She lives near Cape Cod, Massachusetts.@marcia_maker Review nbsp;"Nature is a muse in this beautiful collection . . . The entries richly combine written and visual storytelling; besides the bountiful artwork featured, readers will relish the behind-the-scenes look at each subjects creative process. Crafters of all skill levels will delight in this down-to-earth guide to finding inspiration outdoors." -- Publishers Weeklynbsp;Artists share their advice on how to experience the awe and wonder that they have fostered in their own lives... will likely be of interest to many artists and makers. -- Library Journalnbsp;This is such a beautiful, educational, and inspiring book of artists and nature that it is the perfect gift to give to yourself and to that special someone else who sees and creates with all of the gifts shared with us by mother nature. Nature, art, and color could be nominated as the three wonders of our lives. They inspire us, their spirituality gives us peace, they help us to create our own personal stories, and they are essential to us in every task and every enjoyment of our everyday. They can be seen everywhere but seldom shared and preserved so beautifully as on the pages of Create Naturally by Marcia Young. -- Jo Packham, Creator, Editor-in-Chief, Where Women Create & What Women Create magazinesThis is a remarkable book. The fifteen featured artists overflow with creativity, and they are generous in helping you follow their path. Its simple: Just "Go Outside!" Just go outside and see for yourself what nature has on offer. Bugs, seeds, twigs, clouds, the whole universe waiting to morph into tapestries, sculptures, prints, dreamy robes for a cosmic life. Marcia Young has sought out artists with fresh vision. The running theme is "Look, touch, make," and the message is "anyone can find the joy in nature and make it their own!" -- Linda Ligon, Partner, Long Thread Medianbsp;Art is where you make it. Create Naturally invites you to think creatively about how and where you might make nature art. The process is creative, playful, and a connection with the natural world. By rethinking our definitions of art we can find opportunities to be makers and to engage in joyous nature play everywhere! -- John Muir Laws, Naturalist, Artist, Educator, and Author: The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling Long Description Meet 15 makers who present their personal stories of how nature inspires and enhances their creativity. They will walk readers through the importance of creating work that taps into a mind, body, and spirit connection. The makers in this book include Bethann Burton (nature journaling) James Brunn (temporary natural art installations) Judith Content (textile art) Nick Neddo (primitive art and art tools) Jan Hopkins (basketry) Meredith Woolnough (needlework) Alice Fox (basketry and weaving) Munir Jones (3D weaving) Nicole Dextras (clothing) Maleah Bretz (woven wall art) Lorraine Roy (embroidery) Frank Kraljik (astral photography) Carrie Anne Kiinuwaas Vanderhoop (weaving) Kari Lonning (basketry) Barbara Schneider (mixed media) Makers can create works that integrate natural materials as well as recycled and repurposed objects. Get the feeling of having a personal and creative conversation with the makers while you take a walk through nature with them. Review Quote "Crafters of all skill levels will delight in this down-to-earth guide to finding inspiration outdoors." - Publishers Weekly Feature Authors followers:130,000+ at fiberartnow.net, finelycrafted.life, and youngmediagroupinc.com eNewsletter (20,000 followers with a consistent open rate of 37-42%) Facebook: facebook.com/fiberartnow (68,638 followers) Instagram: @fiberartnow (43.3k followers) Twitter: @fiberartnow (6806 followers) Pinterest: @fiberartnowmag (7.2k followers) Several Facebook groups for Nature Crafts or Nature Arts. Most active: Nature Crafts (2.9k members) and Crafting DIYS and More (80k members) Description for Sales People 15 makers present personal stories of how nature inspires and enhances their creativity For artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in nature Stories and projects help you find ways to connect to nature with your own works Description for Bookstore 15 makers present personal stories of how nature inspires and enhances their creativity For artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in nature Stories and projects help you find ways to connect to nature with your own works Details ISBN0764364340 Author Marcia Young Pages 208 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd ISBN-10 0764364340 ISBN-13 9780764364341 Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-11-22 NZ Release Date 2022-11-22 Format Hardcover UK Release Date 2023-01-27 DEWEY 745.5 Audience General Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-11-22 Subtitle Go Outside and Rediscover Nature with 15 Makers Illustrations 250+ color photos US Release Date 2022-11-22 Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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