Look for these and other publications from Susan Pickering Rothamel at usartquest.com

The Art of Paper Collage
(Sterling/Chapelle 2002)
This still best-selling book on the more painterly techniques of paper collage painting also features a beautiful showcase of work by a variety of contemporary collage artists, as well as Sue’s step-by-step projects exploring various types of collage and the materials she uses. 144 pages.

The Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking Tools and Techniques
(Sterling/Chapelle, 2005)
The Library Journals pick for the best how-to book of 2005, this is a huge volume filled with Sue’s creative flair for sharing product expertise in a myriad of paper art techniques, while showcasing the work of dozens of talented scrapbookers, scrapbooking term, tips and techniques, color theory, compositional layouts, and projects, including photographs of every material used today! From the Egyptians to Mark Twain, Becky Higgins to artist designers who bring us the latest in supplies, this book includes them all. 1,000 photographs in full-color book, this book is undoubtedly, the most comprehensive and interesting book on the subject of scrapbooking and all paper arts, written to date! 320 pages

The Encyclopedia of Cardmaking Tools and Techniques
(Lark/Sterling, 2008)
This book features an A-Z detailed definitions of terms, tools, materials, and techniques; illustrated how-to instructions; and hundreds of handmade cards from leading artists, this will become the must-have visual reference for anyone interested in the craft. Photographs of delightful greeting cards appear on every spread, along with step-by-step pictures of key skills. Sidebars on leading card makers discuss the techniques for which they’re celebrated, from Dee Gruenig’s rubber-stamp designs to Alli Bartkowski’s quilling. 304 pages

Look for Sue’s articles in Scrap and Stamp Arts – a monthly publication, found in your favorite paper craft store, bookstore, on newsstands, or by subscription at scottpublications.com