Silhouettes : Rediscovering the Lost Art

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Summary: Golden Presentation and Priceless Printed Instruction
Review: This is a one of a kind in the art of silhouette portraiture. Kathryn Flocken has renewed my childhood memories and appreciation for the silhouette artist and art of portraiture.

As an educator, I was thrilled to find consideration for multiple learning styles in this friendly and down-to-earth guide. Kathryn's attention to detail goes beyond the history and how to of the art form. Equally noteworthy: This book is so well written it serves as an exceptional example of A+ word choice, clarity, voice, and more! Parents and teachers! Capable artists and scholars! Get this TREASURE!

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Summary: A delightful "How-To" book on what's considered a dying art!
Review: Where was Kathryn Flocken's book when I was learning the fine art of silhouette cutting over 15 years ago? When I first discovered this unique art form, I was fortunant enough to have been taught the basics by two experienced Silhouette Artists, each woman having over 12 years under their belts...but I couldn't learn enough from these talented women (one decided to start a family, so she gave it up, and the other took another job offer out of state), so I was left with my limited knowledge, and had to figure the rest out for myself!

That's where Kathryn's book, "Silhouettes, Rediscovering the Lost Art" comes in. This delightful book, with all its information in clear, consise, easy-to-understand language, is the perfect learning tool for the budding soon-to-be silhouette artist. Not only would I have mastered the art alot sooner, all the little questions I had concerning certain techniques would have been answered. Best of all, Kathryn also shows you step-by-step how to create the right styles with all the detailed illustrations throughout the book's 170 pages. It's like having a Master Artist beside you, guiding you through all the difficult proceedures! This book would have fit the bill in my early years of learning the artform...it would've taken over where my teachers left off! Kathryn may have written this great gem 15 years too late, but it's the perfect guide for the aspiring artist who wants to learn the fine art of silhouette cutting, but can't find anyone to teach them! Better late then never!

Bravo!