Create Naturally: Go Outside and Rediscover Nature with 15 Makers

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For makers of all levels, discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration in your daily life by reconnecting with nature. For artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in nature and seek to discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration in daily life by reconnecting with nature. Meet 15 makers who will describe their nature-connected works and talk readers through the steps for creating works that tap into the importance of nature in making a mind, body, and spirit connection. The makers in this book include Bethann Burton (nature journaling), James Brunn (temporary natural art installations), Judith Content (textile art), Nick Neddo (primitive art and art tools), Jan Hopkins (basketry), Meredith Woolnough (needlework), Alice Fox (basketry and weaving), Munir Jones (3D weaving), Nicole Dextras (clothing), Maleah Bretz (woven wall art), Lorraine Roy (embroidery), Frank Kraljik (astral photography), Carrie Anne K'iinuwaas Vanderhoop (weaving), Kari Lonning (basketry), and Barbara Schneider (mixed media). Readers can create works that integrate natural materials as well as recycled and repurposed objects. Get the feeling of having a personal and creative conversation with the makers while you take a walk through nature with them. AUTHOR: Marcia Young has been making or writing about art and fine craft for over 30 years. She is the founder of the Fiber Art Network and former publisher of Fiber Art Now magazine. These days she concentrates on helping to enrich the fine craft community by creating distinctive books and resources. She lives near Cape Cod, Massachusetts. SELLING POINTS: . 15 makers present personal stories of how nature inspires and enhances their creativity . For artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in nature . Stories and projects help you find ways to connect to nature with your own works 250 colour photographs

Marcia Young has been making or writing about art and fine craft for over 30 years. She is the founder of the Fiber Art Network and former publisher of Fiber Art Now magazine. These days she concentrates on helping to enrich the fine craft community by creating distinctive books and resources. She lives near Cape Cod, Massachusetts. @Marcia_Maker, www.youngmediagroupinc.com

"Crafters of all skill levels will delight in this down-to-earth guide to finding inspiration outdoors." - Publisher's Weekly--Publisher's Weekly