Stone by Design: The Artistry of Lew French
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.96 (896 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1586854437 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is when he started to explore with stone.He moved to Martha's Vineyard twenty years ago, and for the past twenty years has worked on his own stone designs exclusively. . Over 5000 of her original fine art prints are in public and private collections. Alison Shaw is a fine-art and editorial photographer who lives and works on Martha's Vineyard, which has provided the inspiration and subject matter for much of her color and black-and-white photography. Lew French was
Alison Shaw is a fine-art and editorial photographer who lives and works on Martha's Vineyard, which has provided the inspiration and subject matter for much of her color and black-and-white photography. She teaches photography workshops for the Maine Photographic Workshops and Santa Fe Workshops. Alison lives with her family in Oak Bluffs.. French lives with his two sons, Asa and Truman. Over 5000 of her original fine art prints are in public and private collections. Throughout, French narrates the charming stories behind t
in love with stone monarch media, inc. I ordered this book after seeing a spectacular stone fireplace in Martha's Vineyard. If you have an affinity for stone, this book is a stunner -- Lew French is an artist by any standards, and the photos are impressive. Now if only I could remember the name for the little openings he created on either side of the chimney -- so convenient for shooting arrows at unwanted visitors!. "True Beauty" according to D. Jones. This book is pure pleasure. The artfulness in creating the spaces we live in with stone in pattern, an organic extension of this earth. This is not a 'paint by numbers' how-to book, rather, like looking at aRembrandt, ultimate examples of stone taken to true art.. Shows stonework can be true art. DianeD This book is 5 stars all the way. Lew French shows his masterful stonework in the many photos this book provides. If you are interested in what can be done in stone and how stone can be used to create a "WOW FACTOR", this book is made to order.Every other page has photos that are "WOW".Is you love stone you need to see this book.
More than 125 gorgeous photographs showcase the beauty of award-winning stonemason Lew French's work in eight different homes, illustrating how rounded fieldstone, gray slate, rough granite, and even curvy driftwood can be incorporated into stunning pieces of functional art.