Cut It, Paste It, Sew It: A Mixed-Media Collage Sourcebook

by Chisa Itou (Editor)

Cut It, Paste It, Sew It offers both insight into the materials, techniques (both familiar and experimental), and inspiration from a collection of 10 international artists who bring their own distinct style and methodology to the art of collage. The book covers all types of materials including paper, fabric, wood, and found objects. It shows the artists at work in their studios as well as providing information on their work process and their sources of inspiration. This book is unique and new in the material it features, with a high-design-style presentation that is unique in itself. This book offers completely original materials and methodology from talented designers and artists that have not been seen before. The content is presented in an easy and fun presentation that makes it accessible to beginners while at the same time inspiring to more experienced artists with content that isn’t available through online blogging or magazines.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference

112 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2010

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Three words: Curiosity left unsatisfied

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read and poured over for a creative break. Inspiring collage projects by Asian artists whose creations are challenging in the simplicity of their vision, content and composition.

[liberal sprinkles · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are lots of cute Japanese-style collages in this mixed-media collage sourcebook. It's not a how-to book, there are no instructions on creating the works featured but there are interviews with the artists, who are asked for pointers on selecting materials and for their secret to making a good collage.

The collages are beautifully photographed and presented, making the book an appealing visual feast. The only minus for me is that the pieces are not really varied. The artists are Japanese, and the style is distinctly Japanese: light, use of lots of bright and pastel colors, as well as plenty of washi tape.

Most of the collages involve crafting with paper and found paper products, but there are also examples of working with other materials like fabric, beads, trims and lace. The items featured include matchboxes, framed art, tags, packaging, book and album covers and cards. I would like to have seen some more comprehensive works like art journals though. Still, a very pretty book overall.

[frogfairie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I checked this book out from the library expecting it to be more of a "how-to" but it's really just a bunch of examples of collages done by various artists. It does get points for giving inspiration though.

[Meikoningin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keywords :
projects
fun, out of the ordinary
fun layout
well worth the money

[Lea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas and tips from artists on mixed-media collages. Now if I could just get my hands on some of their supplies, I am ready to start.