Product Description
Illustration Play explores new trends in handcrafted illustration, each of which lends a welcome departure from digitally generated graphics. In a bold departure from the pixel based aesthetic, Illustration Play focuses rather on the return to experimental and unique techniques such as paper cutting, stitching, knitting, needlework, origami, patchwork and more. Thirty artists from around the globe present their distinct yet diverse perspectives on their signature st… More >>
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#1 by Amy Baby on April 17, 2010 - 8:27 am
Fantastic design book! Very inspiring and the perfect addition to any artist’s collection. The variety of styles and the artist Q&A’s are very entertaining!
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Christl on April 17, 2010 - 8:40 am
I found Illustration Play very inspiring. While the hand of the artist is clearly evident in the included work, it brings a warm handmade aesthetic that is not just another gimmicky contrived DIY style, but the real deal. Good solid work throughout.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by eneri on April 17, 2010 - 8:58 am
A playful sticker-bound cover gets this book off to a good start. The first artist uses fabric and stitching to concoct her illustrations – something I hadn’t really seen before…that is until about 200 pages and a dozen other artists doing the same, later.
Overall, this book was a welcome departure from digital-centric art. While there are various methods and media featured, this book makes it seem like every other “unique” artist has jumped on the fabric and embroidery bandwagon. They all just start to feel derivative of eachother when lumped in a book together. But maybe embroidery just isn’t my cup of tea.
Some truly innovative/interesting artists mixed with a bunch that just didn’t do it for me.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by K. Macleod on April 17, 2010 - 9:35 am
The illustrations included in this book are refreshing! A great combination of hand drawn illustration, cross stitch, painting..I love it!
Rating: 4 / 5