Jan Messent’s World of Embroidery
by Deborah Kirkpatrick
(Houston, TX)
If you have ever wondered what processes some artists utilize to come up with their beautiful works, you've come to the right place. Jan Messent’s World of Embroidery shows the step-by-step construction and the analysis of design from beginning to end. Although this book will not show you techniques, it will show you how to think about your work before you begin.
This book is primarily focused to aid those who have interest in creating and designing their own original work. She shows in detail how the language of color, texture and design can work with or against the subject matter. Some of the exercises she illustrates seem a little contrived, but I believe that many works of art are operating in the same manner, just on a subconscious level.
You also are shown the works of many amazing artists, using embroidery, needlepoint and textile techniques. If for no other reason, buy the book for the amazing eye candy that it provides. As a mixed media artist, I highly recommend this book to all other artists and craftsmen, be they novice or advanced. Her process may not be your process, but it makes you more thoughtful about your work and the work of others.
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