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Kirkus Indie Review 2025
“Your book has been a revelation for us, opening up a whole new world of possibilities in fabric manipulation and artistry. The way you seamlessly blend the rich history of Oshi-e with contemporary techniques is genuinely commendable…
Your genuine enthusiasm has ignited a fire within us, and we find ourselveseagerly exploring and experimenting with fabric in ways we never thought possible.”
– Amazon Publishing Hub, 2025
Contemporary Oshi-e:
An Introduction,
Levels 1 & 2
HARDCOVER $42.99 - Ships direct from my Print-on-Demand (POD) facility
Step into the captivating world of Contemporary Oshi-e, a unique and stunning Japanese-inspired art form that blends traditional techniques with modern creativity. In this beautifully illustrated guide, Wendy Christine Duke introduces readers to the fascinating history of Oshi-e and provides step-by-step instructions to create their own breathtaking fabric-based artwork-without the need for sewing!
Perfect for crafters, quilters, and artists of all levels, this book covers essential techniques, materials, and project ideas, allowing you to explore the limitless potential of Oshi-e. Learn how to layer fabrics, add dimension, and bring intricate designs to life with simple yet powerful methods. Whether you're crafting elegant home décor, unique gifts, or personal masterpieces, Contemporary Oshi-e provides all the guidance and inspiration you need to express yourself through this rare and mesmerizing craft.
Drawing from decades of experience and innovation, Wendy shares her personal journey with Oshi-e, revealing insights, tips, and creative variations that push the boundaries of this centuries-old technique. Let your imagination soar and discover the joy of crafting with fabric in an entirely new way!
PAPERBACK (soft cover) $32.99 - Ships direct from my Print-on-Demand (POD) facility
AMAZON KINDLE Download - $8.00
Spiral of Life Book Set
SPIRAL of LIFE, 96-page Guidebook
Hard cover, Smythe sewn, so book lays flat when open!
Intuitive artist and clairvoyant Wendy Christine Duke has created a collection of archetypal images, based on the Runes, which illustrate vital aspects of life. These images interconnect within a golden spiral that illuminates your life journey: where you are now and what you are working toward. Easy-to-follow and gentle, this powerfully accurate system supports your desire to explore beyond your fears and affirm your highest goals.
ALSO INCLUDED:
Spiral of Life Poster, 18" × 24", To use as a reference tool.
The Spiral of Life is a map. Like any map, it shows you here (where vou are now or where you intend to begin a journey) and there (where you want to go or could go). The Spiral makes five Turns within a golden glow. Forty of the Runes are located within these five Turns; it is here where humans operate and experience life. The Spiral is a seamless flow of yellow-gold, emanating from the 41st Rune, Alpha-Omega, located at the top. Above this is the source of all-being.
41-Card Deck, Poker-size, easy to shuffle!
This particular deck's imagery is about beauty- within you and around you. Each description reveals to you what significance there might be in drawing that card at that particular moment in vour life.
After you have read and reviewed the description in the Guidebook, you make the decision as to what it means to you. Decide what, if anything, you are inspired to do. That's it.
Wheel of Life Poster 14" × 14" Lay your cards right on the poster for readings!
ENTIRE SET $55, plus shipping
Purchase from the author, Limited number available