An essential guide to sketchbooks and their complete record of the creative process. Sketchbooks are an essential part of the creative process for artists of all disciplines, ranging from textiles and jewellery to interior design, printmaking and ceramics. The sketchbook is a complete record of the creative process which, it can even be argued, could even be more important than the finished object at the end of this process. This book is a vital resource for artists of all levels including students, makers and collectors, as it not only gives practical advice about building your own sketchbooks but also provides examples of different artists'' working methods. Extraordinary Sketchbooks takes you through different themes and functions for sketchbooks, including drawing to collect visual research, course work, developing concepts and suggestions for making simple and quick visuals into exciting images. For inspiration, explore the gallery of work from a range of artists including recent graduates, practising artists, lecturers and working professionals form a variety of art and design industries. This is an essential creative resource for artists everywhere.>

Vorwort
An essential guide to sketchbooks and their complete record of the creative process.

Autorentext

Jane Stobart is a well-known printmaker. She teaches at West Dean College in Chichester and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of
Painter-Printmakers. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in public and private collections in Germany, USA and UK. Drawing and sketchbook research are integral to her work as a practicing artist. Jane is the author of two successful titles Printmaking for Beginners and Drawing Matters.

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Sketchbooks are an essential part of the creative process for artists of all disciplines, ranging from textiles and jewellery to interior design, printmaking and ceramics. The sketchbook is a complete record of the creative process which, it can even be argued, is more important that the finished object at the end of this process. This book is a vital resource for artists of all levels including students, makers and collectors, as it not only gives practical advice about building your own sketchbooks but also provides examples of different artists' working methods. Extraordinary Sketchbooks takes the reader through different themes and functions for sketchbooks, including drawing to collect visual research, course work, developing concepts and suggestions for making simple and quick visuals into exciting images. An inspiring gallery of examples from a range of artists including recent graduates, practising artists and lecturers and working professionals form a variety of art and design industries. A fantastic resource for artists everywhere.

Zusammenfassung
Extraordinary Sketchbooks takes the reader through different themes and functions for sketchbooks, including drawing to collect visual research, course work, developing concepts and suggestions for making simple and quick visuals into exciting images.

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Acknowledgements
Introduction

David Meldrum
Felicity House
William Kentridge
Liz Boast
Corinna Button
Henry Moore
Sally Finning
Richard Bell
Abigail Brown
Mark Gamsu
Karen Butti
Christopher Corr
Jane Stobart
Julia Rodrigues
Joe Courtley
Judy Groves
Jackie Newell
Nick Clarke
Linda Wu
Blair Hughes-Stanton
Giovana Picone
Sheila Graber
Mustafa Sidki
Madeline Fenton
Harry Eccleston
Alice Courtley
Anne Daniels
Sandy Sykes
Jim Dunkley
Danielle Taaffe
Emma Lane

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