1 online resource (128 pages) : color illustrations
Contents
Greening your studio. Product safety ; Paints and mediums ; Adhesives ; Paper ; Canvas ; Safety in the studio -- Green recipes. Making paint ; Paint recipes ; Adhesive recipes -- Green projects. Repurposing unused projects into art ; Papier-mâché : a fresh look at an old medium ; Bookmaking : notepads and journals from recycled materials ; Using found objects in your art ; Using photos in your art -- Artists' gallery
Summary
The Green Guide for Artists inspires artists to make better eco-conscious choices within their work and their studios and shows them how. The book has four sections: The first contains recipes for DIY art supplies such as ones for mixing your own non-toxic paints and adhesives and making your own papers from recycled paper. The second offers safe and green practices for the workspace. The next section shares a fresh look at using recycled materials through creative step-by-step projects and a gallery section. The final section contains a resource guide for eco-friendly materials and supplies,
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-126)
