Finding Your Own Visual Language: A Practical Guide to Design and Composition

by Claire Benn, Jane Dunnewold, Leslie Morgan

A superb design handbook for the student and the established artist. It accompanies the artist from the beginnings of an idea through to its completion and offers inspiration, exercises and insight. A practical and useful guide covering all elements of design and composition. A transatlantic collaboration between Jane Dunnewold, Claire Benn and Leslie Morgan, this books aims to help those who are seeking a surer artistic voice by providing practical exercises and guidance on different ways forward. Both an inspirational and how to book, it is a guide to accompany artists on their journey. Each exercise is clear, written in plain English and well illustrated with photographs and examples. The authors write it in a user-friendly way that encourages beginners to get started and helps more experienced artists on their way.

Genres: Art

64 pages, Paperback

First published May 24, 2007

Reviews

[Emma Sea]

out of print :(
the cheapest 2nd hand on Abebooks is NZ$221
So, no.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have only read the book so far, and I will update the review when I have executed 10 of the exercises (one of their suggestions). There is far more to the book than the exercises however. I am inspired about the sections on how to break through conceptual roadblocks, how to assess what is not feeling "right" about a work, and ways to keep going. This is a book about exploring two-dimensional art for the most part. I think it's fantastic for self-taught crafters/artisans who want to move to the next level (like me).

[LemontreeLime]

ran out of time to read this, but what I got out of the first chapter makes me want to revisit it when I can. PLEASE REPRINT!