Download or read book Objects of Reflection written by Annie Lockhart and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2010-02-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use souvenirs, keepsakes and everyday objects in your own brand of storytelling. &break;&break;Objects of Reflection brings you a new form of visual journaling–that of assemblage–by creating art that is extremely personal and evokes your fondest memories. Inspiration pours from every page as author Annie Lockhart takes you on a journey inside of her own heart, sharing her stories for building pieces with tiny treasures and common objects. Specific elements of each project are displayed in a legend, detailing what each object symbolizes and will have you thinking about what similar objects might represent to you. In addition to providing insight on her own art-making process, Annie will guide you through her favorite step-by-step techniques for attaching elements with simple materials like string, wire and tape; aging objects to give them a bit of charm; adding texture with modeling paste and more. Dare to color outside the lines. Discover a new way to tell your own story and start using objects as "words" today. &break;&break;You'll also receive insight on valuable lessons such as: &break;&break; Quieting your harsh inner critic&break; Seeing the beauty in objects that are broken&break; Looking at the things you love with new perspective&break; Realizing art need not be permanent to be enjoyed