One of my favourite presents this Christmas was this book of Angie Lewin’s work.
It arrived wrapped in cellophane and I knew it was going to be special.
There is much to see from her development processes; how she edits, simplifies and develops her drawings into designs that can be printed. You have to think in layers when you lino or screen print and it’s interesting to see how she simplifies and then complicates the imagery.
I love art books that let you inside the mind and life of an artist. Ones where you can learn from their thought processes and practice, and this doesn’t disappoint on that front.
- Angie Lewin. Dandelion 3 – sketchbook
- I really lingered over the pages of her sketchbook work, watching how she had developed her on-site sketches into designs.
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- Angie Lewin.
- She adheres to a routine of walking everyday with a sketchbook and sits down low to draw or paint which is how she has developed her trademark perspective of seeing a landscape from through the ground cover of everyday plants.
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I wasn’t expecting to see collage work amongst her repertoire but she does a little when playing around with old prints and found objects.
So onto the list of ‘could do’s’ (which is my new name for ‘resolutions’ goes ‘sketching in the woods’. I’m not sure I could sit down in the damp but just getting out and recording nature ‘en plein air’ is very good artistic practice.
And what’s the point of a good book inspiring you if it doesn’t take you to new places of endeavour. you can remind me that I said that!
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January 24, 2011 at 8:21 am
Anna Wilson-Patterson
That is the first artist written review of the book I’ve seen. Its now on my birthday list.
January 24, 2011 at 6:37 pm
Abs
OK! So after your fabric – hers is my second choice!! Lovely, lovely stuff,
January 24, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Helen Philipps
Looks like a wonderful book – your review was great too! I love to see the ideas that led to finished art work too. Thanks for an interesting post. Helen x
January 26, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Jenny Blair
Wow! What a beautiful and very inspiring book…..I’m going to have to put it on my books to own list too! Thankyou! Oh and thankyou so much too for the your wonderful support and advice on pricing….its been really helpful to get a take on how others work it out. so thankyou! Now…have you made it out and about amidst the dampness of nature to do some sketching yet? :)x
January 27, 2011 at 8:19 am
Sue
Love your blog Claire, full of wonderful ideas and inspiration.
Absolutly fell in love with Pipstudio, such gorgeousness, have mentioned it and your blog on my site (with links) hope you don’t mind.
By the way love your crochet journey LOL!
♥Sue♥
January 31, 2011 at 8:27 pm
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January 31, 2011 at 10:31 pm
Jo Hinchliffe
Just taken delivery of my copy of ‘Plants and Places’ – what a truly beautiful and inspiring book! What more can I say – Thank you, Ms Lewin!
February 1, 2011 at 10:20 am
Karen
That beautiful book was on my Christmas must-have list but was sold out by the time I got around to it…..I made do with Orla Kiely’s “Pattern”. Another great book. I must buy Angie Lewin’s today, which is St Bridget’s day BTW…..traditionally first day of spring… wayhey!!
Thanks for the reminder.
Love the blog Clare. karen