Jaana Mattson's Landscapes in Wool - (Hardcover)

About the Book

Award-winning fiber artist and teacher Jaana Mattson's needle-felted landscapes explore fresh territory and help you master the method behind needle-felted landscapes.

Book Synopsis

See how you can master and create felt landscapes 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 color 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 color and composition basics you need for planning successful landscapes in wool.
• The projects include Vibrant Fields, Thunderhead, Moon Shadow, Birch Lake, and Lone Oak.





Review Quotes




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