Books by lynne olson madame fourcades secret war the daring young woman who led the largest french spy network against hitler. Lynn olsons most popular book is a sequence for academic writing. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. It has been repaired in an area near the base, which is pictured. How to make concrete sculptures for profit diy mother. Because of the different front cover photos and isbn i was under the illusion that this was a different book. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under. Sherri hunter, author of the bestselling creating with concrete, proves once again that concrete isnt just for sidewalks anymore. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The site introduces buyers to this select group of internationally revered sculptors, allowing them the opportunity to purchase limitededition pieces or privately commission sculpture from any of the artists.
This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under construction. Take a look at our concrete sculpture gallery to see pictures of artistic concrete projects including a fire bowl, wall art, and a midcentury bird feeder. He has pioneered techniques for using cement as a versatile, directsculpting medium which can be toolworked, polished, or combined with other materials. Mar 11, 2015 this pin was discovered by helen randall. Rock shell 31 x 16 x 16, concrete and steel lynn olson, valparaiso, in olson is interested in organic shapes and curves. Lynn maliszewski, huma bhabha and jeremy olson lets make a. He has pioneered techniques for using cement as a versatile, directsculpting. Concrete will get somewhat hard after 4 to 12 hours, depending on the mix and temperature, and can be worked with coarse files or carved at this stage. Making concrete garden ornaments by sherri warner hunter is her first book. Create your first piece of art, by sculpting a leaf. Apr 09, 2010 if im working with a book that was full of information, the book becomes a sculpture and the information can become concrete poetry within the sculpture.
Stone sculpture involves removal of material and is referred to as a subtractive sculptural method. From the new york times bestselling author of citizens of london and last hope island comes the dramatic, littleknown story of mariemadeleine fourcade, born to privilege and known for her beauty and glamor, who headed the largest and. Recorded for you over 3 days in my studio in tropical nth queensland, australia. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Sculpting with portland cement, is yet another form of art that is slowly gaining in popularity. The greek, roman and etruscan collections of the museum of fine. Lynn did use a base on the one fourlegged sculpture i remember in the book. A concrete and metal large abstract sculpture signed and dated 1978 by the noted artist robert edward hamilton. However, book is so much more than pages full of words. I really wish i had known that this was an exact duplicate of creating with concrete. See more ideas about concrete sculpture, concrete and sculpture. Direct modeling in a permanent medium by lynn olson, steelstone press, 1982, isbn. The explanations in the book about why wires and rods need to be placed in particular.
Concrete isnt just for sidewalks, as this book illustrates with 25 inventive designs to make any garden more beautiful, ranging from simple to complex and from planters to sculpture. The concrete gourmets cookbook solid recipes, the first of four books by james maxwell is a handson, howto, twelvechapter, fullcolor recipe book with projects using cementconcrete as a fine. They had a bunch of different formulas, including mixing steel wool into the cement. Styrofoamconcrete sculpture and more passiflora mosaics. I do know that the best book i found that explains armatures and reinforcing is sculpting with cement by lynn olson. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sculpture books online. This series of pages offers some detailed guidelines and recipes from my own experiments and research into using portland cement concrete for small scale art projects jewellery, sculpture along. The kerrkramer teams juxtaposition of concrete and ceramic sculpture, entitled landscape, reached at least one client at an emotional levela true mark of fine art. Lyn olsen great barrier reef, coral and marine acrylic art. A clear acrylic coat may be added to help resist the elements. Concrete art looks perfectly good used outdoors in gardens without any further finishing whatsoever. This book covers all aspects of artistic sculpture in the ferrocement. The first of these books published by isc press is a compilation of articles on sculptors that first appeared in sculpture over the past two decades. Beljon the author of sculpring with cemenf has in me a reader with a lifelong experience in casting concrete in plaster molds for small pieces and in wooden molds for superstructures.
Picture sculpting with cement lynn olson concrete crafts. In this book art tutorial, im going to teach you one of the basic folds in creating a book sculpture the triangle fold and how this simple fold can easily be. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. Each chapter provides clear instructions on how to use the recipes in projects ranging from ancientlooking garden planters, faux. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Lynn olsen works in a very specific range of media. It is the sole document produced from a threemonths long correspondence between artists huma. A monument to a city founder in kristianstad, sweden, by per olov utvedt, finished in 1988. I got a couple of books from the library making concrete garden ornaments by sherri hunter and a book by lynn olson, i cant. The art of book sculpture surgical typography, a beautiful ghost, and why the reading of art is the new art of reading. I got a couple of books from the library making concrete garden ornaments by sherri hunter and a book by lynn olson, i cant remember the title, something like sculpting in cement. Paint along with me, or sit back and watch as i bring the canvas to life.
Lynn maliszewski, huma bhabha and jeremy olson lets. Direct modeling in a permanent medium paperback june 1 1982 by lynn olson author. Beljon the author of sculpring with cemenf has in me a reader with a. Lyn olsen great barrier reef, coral and marine acrylic. As a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing of physical books, i was instantly taken with art made from books. The concrete gourmets cookbook solid recipes, the first of four books by james maxwell is a handson, howto, twelvechapter, fullcolor recipe book with projects using cement concrete as a fine art material. Then, give it at least a day to dry before you remove your sculpture from the cast. Lynn olson s most popular book is a sequence for academic writing. If im working with a book that was full of information, the book. There are three ways to created a sculpture from concrete. Pretoria portland cement company 27 june 2001 artists young in the art of studley sculpting are invited to enter the tenth annual ppc young concrete sculptor awards. It is the sole document produced from a threemonths long correspondence between artists huma bhabha and jeremy olson, and the subsequent exhibition of the project at the hessel museum of art, annandaleonhudson, ny. This well known tv show interviews lyn as the story behind her painting journey unfolds. At this stage, i need to make my final decisions and changes to this sculpture, while the concrete is still soft enough to work with.
Learn how one reader started a thriving business in making and selling concrete sculptures. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. What this book is not is a broad spectrum book covering the gamut of cement and concrete materials like the works of sherri warner hunter. Traditional ferrocement sculpture is plaster on a sculptured steel and wire armature and has grown to include many fiber reinforcments and admixtures. Thus, i went on a buying spree and ordered more books about making concrete art. Contemporary sculpture since 1980 from university of washington press and the international sculpture center, publisher of sculpture magazine. Aug 20, 20 as a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing of physical books, i was instantly taken with art made from books. Old and heavy books always seem like a mysterious and infinite well of wisdom and imagination for me. Concrete sculpture outlook8studio visual artist jenny davis. Feb 06, 2020 to sculpt with concrete, start by combining concrete mix with water, pouring it into a cast, and smoothing the top with a metal trough. Ive been researching using cement for a couple of weeks. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for success in the creation of enormous concrete sculptures strong enough to withstand transport and the tests of time. Concrete is a good choice for outdoor works because its largely.
The explanations in the book about why wires and rods need to be placed in particular places really make sense. Taped up packaging filled with concrete, rust and cloth. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Styrofoamconcrete sculpture workshops 2020 passiflora studio 330 n. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed public library a compendium of extraordinary artworks from the around the world, using the physical book as raw material for creative contemplation and cultural commentary. Brian dettmer, a new yorkbased artist known as the book surgeon, uses tweezers, knives, scalpels and other surgical tools to dissect and carve old books into intricate and beautiful. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In one or two days it becomes harder still, but it is possible to wet sand to refine the shape. That moment, when you pick up an old book from a shelf and wipe away thick layer of dust from its cover, is full of magic. Concrete sculpture outlook8studio visual artist jenny. The ceramic and concrete wall art piece was sold on the opening night of a show at a chicago art gallery. All books may be returned within ten days of receipt please notify us in advance and repack the books carefully in the original box if possible. Sculpture can be created with several different materials, including concrete.