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

by Jaana Mattson

Overview

Mattson's needle-felted landscapes explore fresh territory and help you master the method behind needle-felted landscapes.

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764361265
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	04/28/2021
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Jaana Mattson is 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

Editorial Reviews

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

"Very inspirational. Stunning examples . . . detailed instructions . . . a wonderful resource perfect for both beginners and those who are familiar with felt making."

Mr XStitch