Scott Freya, Marbling: Practical Modern Techniques, Schiffer Publishing, Atglen 2020, p. 176, dimensions 23.5 x 23.5 cm. Publisher's hardcover. Contents in English.
Throughout the long history of marbling, people have been captivated by both its apparent simplicity and its extraordinary complexity. Explore and enjoy the beauty of marbling in this guide by paper artist Freya Scott, whose enthusiasm for the craft is highly contagious. As Freya explains the wide range of possibilities for this art and how to use them in your work, beginners will learn the craft from the ground up, while advanced marblers will find many new ideas and tips on how to expand their skills. Learn how to match and prepare different papers, choose color palettes and create patterns, inspired by photos of dozens of beautiful marbled artworks. Throughout, try out step-by-step projects. Learn to marbleize with gouache and acrylic; a special section covers marbling on fabric. Freya shares personal experiences that have shaped her marbling career (for example, she learned to marbleize through a debilitating illness) and how marbling can become the source of your best creativity. As she explains, while marbling is a simple concept, there are so many variables that the adventure never ends. This engaging guide presents the art and science you need to take marbling as far as you want to go.
