The inadequacy of many text books purporting to deal with craftwork results from their compilation by ldquo;writers of booksrdquo; with but meagre experience in the practice of the craft. This book is different. Miss Dougherty has set forth in a most comprehensive manner the knowledge gained from her own experience both as designer; crafts-woman and teacher. This experience has intensified her conviction in relation to production; whether by hand or machine. Firstly an article must be well designed and secondly it must be well made.The high quality of work; from the above viewpoint; which has been achieved in classes under Miss Doughertyrsquo;s guidance; qualifies her to write this book; which will do much to raise the standard of Leatherwork as a hand craft.A detailed and well illustrated work on leathercraft and production; first published in the 1940s. Contents Include : Foreword Plates Introduction Materials Design Cutting Your Pattern and Material: Construction Notes Small Articles Handbags Travelling Equipment Gloves Slippers. Many of the earliest books; particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before; are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable; high quality; modern editions; using the original text and artwork.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful. One artists journeyBy Sheilah. BockettThis book is largely an account of Lisa Cyrs journey into the meaning of personal art making and creativity. Cyr describes the development of her own creative philosophy - a large part of the text - sharing some of her artistic discoveries on the way. (At times. the text reads almost like a soliloquy.)Yes. there are ample examples of her creative use of mixed media. some of which are new and exciting. Cyr also makes innovative use of tools and mediums. the rich illustrations focusing on her melding of near classical realism with impressionistic backgrounds and the use of symbolism through found objects. About one third of the book is given to innovative techniques using explanatory photographs that are accompanied by brief sub-texts. However. if you are wanting a detailed map telling you how to approach your own experimentation(as you find. for example. with Dean Nimmers Art From Intuition) you will not find this approach here.I give the book 4 stars only because the print font is so small (.8 Ariel at a guess.) Apart from this. I like the book very much. and already find it having a significant influence on my thinking about my own art making. However. it is not possible to do justice to the abstract ideas and concepts in the text in one reading. Cyr goes deep. in a way that other books on paint effects do not. The painting techniques. while innovative. are presented more as artistic metaphor than as a visual end in themselves. as Cyr explains.The author assumes that the reader already knows basic painting techniques at least. It will also help to have already experimented with different media yourself and to have some idea of your own artistic voice. Cyr herself has a unique signature and style. which is certainly not meant to be replicated. She clearly expects us to think - and imagine - for ourselves.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Dyann JoyceI loved the new techniques. thanks for referring it Dan Dos Santos1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Whats not to like?By GracieI own many art books. Over the years Ive thinned my collection and added more. I think this is just a beautiful book. Beautiful to look at. I love its tactile experience and find most all of the ideas inspirational and instructive. If youre not an experienced longtime artist. some of the techniques might be difficult to understand. but in this day and age. theres always Google. I also bought her other book. Art Revolution at the same time and while I find it compelling. I return to Experimental Painting again and again. Love her work and love this book.
