[.ca] Creative Collage for Crafters: Techniques, Projects, ... (ISBN 1579903061)

Reality Check:
This book is just OK..rather blah compared to other books on the subject of collage. Before buying this book based on the previous review (which was written by a self-promoting "fine art collage artist" who's work is included in this book) Go to a library and look inside to see for yourself. Honestly, I found nothing new or exciting to make this worth the money. You can get as much inspiration by looking up the word *collage* in a dictionary. I do give 2 stars for the attempt to reach a larger than typical audience of this art. And to the crafters out there, don't let anyone talk down to you about your "level", creative spirit is fabulous any way you express it.

Fine Artist looks at Creative Collage for Crafters:
Katherine Duncan Aimone has done a great job of skillfully presenting collage as a craft with wonderful illustrations. As a fine art collage artist I was pleased to be included in the book even though it is primarily for those working at the craft level. There is a Gallery section showing the fine art potential of collage that will perhaps encourage those beginning to raise the bar and try to create something in the fine art realm. This is a beautiful book to look at and even better to read. For the person interested in collage Katherine illustrates many ways to experiment ending in something you will be proud of. For the person interested in carrying it further the information is there to learn about the elements of art along with the deifferent approaches to collage. This is a great book that will catch you by surprise with the carefully chosen content. I highly recommend it to both non-professionals as well as professionals. Carole Bleistein n.c.s. Regional Director Northwest Collage Society