Embellished: New Vintage
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.69 (875 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1408105756 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She is a Visiting Professor at the Royal College of Art and exhibits with the Rebecca Hossack Gallery.. Karen Nicol is a well-known British textile artist/designer whose clients have included Chanel, Givenchy, Matthew Williamson, Clements Ribeiro, Anthropologie, Designers Guild, and the Powerhouse museum, Sydney
"Dissapointing" according to Louise Hall. As a textile artist, I was hoping for instructional information on techniques not a coffee table book with pretty pictures.. Embellished is a 5 Star Winner!! Adeline M. Davis A friend in art class showed me her copy. It was an immediate "must have" book. I do a lot of embellishing on my quilts and fiber art and saw some items I've used in Karen's book. I bought a copy for myself and a 2nd copy as a gift for a friend. She loved it too and put it on her blogspot to share with her other quilting crafting friends. Addie Davis. fanny squeers said Embellishment is a wonderful, colorful glimpse into the world of Karen Nicol!!!!. Karen Nicols book is beautiful. Any fiber artist , especially embroiderers , can learn a lot about style and technique.I loved it and the explanation on materials is great.
Combining elements as diverse as exotic feathers, plastic jewellry, buttons, and vintage millinery straw, Karen Nicol will inspire you to come up with lavish creations beyond your wildest dreams.. Embellished is a visual feast of a journey through the process of inspiration and creativity, illustrating the way in which pieces and processes influence new work and ideas
Embroidery Filled with unexpected fashion and textile inspiration Easy Living Pure eye-candy for anyone who loves to embroider, or just gaze at embroidery. Nicol is one of them. -- Claire Baker, Cleveland College of Art & Design, UK . The variety, originality and sheer volume of Nicol's work is jaw-dropping. Not only does she appear to do this effortlessly, but with great warmth and enthusiasm: you know she is still truly excited about the potential of embroidery. We have not been able to look away from this book since receiving it. Hot Brands, Cool Places A more contemporary inspirational resource for students inspired by the vintage theme - high quality research material. With wit, intelligence and imagination, Nicol swiftly dispels the myth that embroidery is a dying, outmoded art, revealing how basic stitches can be stretch