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Post by Teri Berry on Nov 27, 2015 20:27:37 GMT
I would really like to learn more about the fundamentals of design, I've picked up little bits and pieces, like the rule of thirds, some colour theory etc as I merrily stumble from one project to the next but feel my work could benefit from a deeper understanding of the "rules" and how to break them....
have you read a book or attended an online course that you would recommend? I would be particularly interested in a course of mini projects / series of exercises rather than just pages of text with a few pretty pictures.
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Post by koffipot on Nov 27, 2015 21:14:26 GMT
"Art Rules! and how to break them" by Mel Gooding might be of interest.
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Post by Teri Berry on Nov 27, 2015 22:07:28 GMT
Thanks Judith, I will take a look
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 27, 2015 22:37:08 GMT
Teri - there are a couple of books that I have read but will have to look them up. Can't remember the names. I also did a series of posts on my Permutations blog back in 2011 about design. Essentially, it was to teach myself about design more than anything. If you go to my blog and search under Design Focus Friday, the posts will come up. I think I might have mentioned some references there but it's been a while.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Nov 28, 2015 14:12:12 GMT
I understand what you are getting at Teri, and this is my biggest challenge in felting, as well as other types of fiber art. I usually just follow my instincts, because this is a very difficult concept to teach to someone else. You will find courses and books out there, but it will take some diligence to learn. A couple of books that I own which have been helpful--maybe not enough to have purchased the books... Ann Johnston’s “The Quilter’s Book of Design” Francoise Tellier-Loumagne’s "The Art of Felt"
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 30, 2015 22:01:22 GMT
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Post by Teri Berry on Dec 2, 2015 21:03:29 GMT
Thanks Ruth, it appears to be out of print but I found a second hand copy so am restlessly waiting for it to arrive.... Were the posts on your blog inspired by this book?
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Post by MTRuth on Dec 2, 2015 21:20:01 GMT
Some were. I actually went to the library and looked for books on principles and elements of design. So it is a combination of books and stuff I found online.
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