Jaana Mattson's Landscapes in Wool: The Art of Needle Felting

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Award-winning fiber artist and teacher Jaana Mattson's needle-felted landscapes explore fresh territory. See how with this beautiful resource for beginners and practicing artists alike. Enjoy inspiration from 50 fascinating photos of the artist's original works, together with five step-by-step tutorials for a satisfying introduction to basic landscapes. Mattson, who creates entirely dry-felted textiles with a simple handheld tool, shares her one-of-a-kind painterly, impressionistic approach of blending and layering techniques guided by colour theory and an understanding of the fibers. Learn how wool works as a material, how to make the best use of tools as you work with the dry-felting-only techniques, and the colour and composition basics you need for planning successful landscapes in wool. The projects include Vibrant Field, Thunderhead, Moon Shadow, Birch Lake, and Lone Oak. AUTHOR: Jaana Mattson is an award-winning artist and instructor specialising in wood and fiber works. When not travelling the country to show her work or teach, Mattson creates in her studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. SELLING POINTS: . Inspiration and how-to let you master the method behind needle-felted landscapes from renowned artist Mattson . Combines 50 fascinating images of the artist's works with step-by-step instructions for five beautiful projects . Stunning art examples together with detailed instructions create a resource for practicing artists and beginners alike 250 colour images

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nbsp;Highly accessible. The in-depth tutorials mean that you can shape the technique to fit a personal style of working, perfect for those wishing to create unique pieces of art that reflect their own visions . . . What is special about Landscapes in Wool is how well-rounded the book is . . . not only a simple how-to guide, but instead a stand-alone work of art . . . Finding inspiration in the natural world is something everybody can experience, and now capture in unique ways with needle felting. -- --Mr X Stitch

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Jaana Mattsonis an award-winning artist and instructor specializing in wood and fiber works.When not traveling the country to show her work or teach, Mattson creates in her studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.www.jaanamattson.com