Art from the Garden ebok

Bring the beauty of your surroundings into your home through 25 tasteful art projects featured in the gorgeous creative guide.Art from the Garden is your guide to creating works of art with materials from nature and your own backyard. Learn how to transform natural materials—flowers, leaves, stones, twigs—into artful pieces that bring warmth and character to your home. Through 25 beautifully photographed, fully illustrated, step-by-step projects, artist and photographer Kerry Michaels shows how to create works that capture the textures and colors of the garden. Follow her clear and engaging instructions to create visually stunning frozen floral luminarias, flowing sun printed silk scarves, striking vases using twigs, a playful arrangement of gilded weeds, and so much more. Offering inspiration, practical techniques, and design ideas, this book celebrates individual style and creativity. For beginners and experienced artists and craftspeople, Art from the Garden is perfect for those wishing to blend creativity with nature’s beauty and bounty in sophisticated and highly personalized ways.