Artful Memories: How to create unique art with old photographs – 25+ inspiring projects and mixed media techniques

If you are looking for unique and artful ways to work with old photos, look no further! I found that Artful Memories is chock full of project ideas, instructional projects, and tons of inspirational photos of finished projects from various artists using the techniques. I loved that this book helps demystify working with various materials & techniques too (e.g. printing on tissue paper, preparing a book to use as an altered book, printing on fabric, image transfers with matte medium, stitching on paper). The instructions and step by step photos are very helpful. I think it's helpful for you to know the book addresses key topics like selecting materials (papers, fabrics, threads, glues, etc.), and basic art principals (contrast, rule of thirds, negative space, image isolation, depth) to help make the project a success. Projects include artwork that uses paint & pens, containers (altoid tins, boxed dioramas, matchboxes, jewelry boxes), paper (collage, photo cubes, journals), altered books, tea bag art & projects that use natural materials. There are several pages of printable photos and tools & materials recommendations. If you love vintage imagery, photography, mixed media, and art, you will be wowed by this book! Was so inspired I just purchased a second copy for a friend.

This is one of the best books I have purchased in a while!! Over the years, I have collected a lot of art journaling and collage books, many of which had a few good ideas and many I would not use. However, THIS book is filled cover to cover with fun and fresh ideas, using all of those vintage photos we have all collected. There is something in here for everyone! Art journaling, assemblage, collage, stitching...and beautiful and inspiring pictures to accompany all of the projects. I can already tell that this is going to be a staple in my art library...a book that I will return to again and again for ideas and new projects! I would highly recommend this to any mixed media artist- it will jumpstart you into creating!!!!!

I love this book! The insight and thoughtfulness of working with photographs is immense. If you label yourself as "an old soul" and desire to honor the lives found in photos this book is a must read. It provides so much kindness to the known and unknown people in photos that they become precious in a new life regardless. The authors provide so many methods to explore and create new lives in photos. There is no other book like this in my collection.

If you're in a quandary as whether to buy or not, don't hesitate, click BUY. This is a gem of a book, filled with creative altered projects, ideas, quotes and not just "flat art" as in altered books, but things like matchbook niches, frames, fabric, stitching, natural leaves, etc. Oh my gosh the list is endless. I'm so happy, happy, happy. I don't like the look and feel of digital altered art so, this is the book for me. There are 7 or 8 pages of vintage photographs to use and a detailed list of supplies. Intersting to see a list of supplies that is plain and simple, no links to art supplies houses with must have special stencils, paints and endless expensive art supplies. The authors, Jane Chipp and Jack Ravi have obviously given their hearts in compiling this book. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

When a new mixed-media art book comes out, I put it on my wish list, wait about a year, then snag a used copy for a better price. (I'm retired, gotta save somewhere!) Well, there's no better proof of how amazing this book is than the fact that apparently no one is giving theirs up! I am only about 1/3 of the way through and already have three different project ideas spinning in my head, two of which are hybrids of four original ideas. The pictures are fabulous, the instructions super clear and precise, and there are many great tips along the way. I'll be clearing away everything else in my work space to make room to play!

The book is full of great stuff

This is a beautiful book with examples by the authors but also curated from submissions they requested via social media. They have covered many methods for altering photos and incorporating them into art - collage, assemblage and sculpture. Instructions are clearly written and not so complex that an artist would be discouraged from attempting to explore the techniques. Highly recommend for anyone who likes to look at art, is a fan of vintage photos or any artist who wants to expand the use of photos in their work.

Love this beautiful book on collage. Very inspiring. I have looked for this book for several years...and now I have it!!

Une véritables mine d'idées toutes plus créatives les unes que les autres. Pour moi, un livre que toute amoureuse des "junk journal" et autre "altered book" se doit d'avoir sur sa table de travail!

Muy interesante, con muchas ideas y ejemplos.

A very wonderful book with great ideas! Love it!

Both Jane Chipp & Jack Ravi are talented Collage artists, so I was excited to see how they have translated their techniques into book form. So many "project" books are mostly style over substance, but not this one. Yes it's a book of projects, but it's much more than that. There are personal stories, memories, forgotten lives given new meaning. The projects themselves are varied, well explained and inspiring. From books to boxes, from weaving to painting, from sewing to adding natural elements, there's something for everyone. There are also some pages of photographs to use if you don't have your own. As a Collage artist I'm excited to try many of these ideas for myself! Even if you didn't want to create something it's a terrific art book, with many inspiring pieces by talented artists from around the world.

Adorei