"In this first book of interviews with visual artists from across Texas, more than sixty artists reflect on topics from formative influences and inspirations to their common engagement with found materials. Beyond the art itself, no source is more primary to understanding art and artist than the artist's own words. After all, who can speak with more authority about the artist's influences, motivations, methods, philosophies, and creations? Since 2010,...

Introduces the readers to 26 stepped-out projects, each offering different techniques using epoxy clay. This book helps readers learn the basics of working with this craft medium and then dive into the projects, which feature sculpted epoxy clay inspired by, and often combined with, altered remnants.

If you can see potential in an old lampshade or a discarded cake-tin, then you'll find inspiration on every page as the authors share ideas for tuning unloved pieces into beautiful objects for every room in your home.

Presents information on how to find flea market treasures and incorporate them into home interiors, with tips on making a decorating plan, overcoming the limitations of each room, and the best ways to restore and reinvent flea market items.

Provides instructions for constructing simple sculptures out of different types of natural objects, such as fir cones and twigs.