I love learning new art styles and have completed a couple of courses on Manga so drawing chibis wasn’t a huge leap for me. The … Read More ›
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“Rediscovering Black Portraiture” is truly unique, it brings in one book deep historical reflection; beautiful rare art; a reflection of life in the global COVID-19 … Read More ›
“Women’s Work’ by Ferren Gipson is an impactful book focused on showing how ‘women’s work’ such as textiles and ceramics is as important to the … Read More ›
As an art history student, I was introduced to Persia from the perspective of Rome and Greece. In the last few years, I’ve noticed and … Read More ›
I grew up with a mother who loves dragons and a passion for art so when I saw this book I picked up out of … Read More ›
What an epic book “The Greeks” by Roderick Beaton turned out to be! I picked it up on the appeal of the cover and a … Read More ›
“Botanical Art Techniques” makes a lot of big promises in the back cover copy…and delivers on every one and then some! I have been fascinated … Read More ›
“Cultivated”, by Christin Geall, is everything it’s back cover says it is but a whole lot more! It begins with Christin’s unpacking of how to … Read More ›
Sumo-e (Japanese) or shuimo (Chinese) quick stroke painting is based on Chinese calligraphy and the focus of Virginia Lloyd-Davies new book Mindful Artist Sumi-e Painting. … Read More ›
Urban Arboreal by Michael Jordon highlights trees used in town planning, new and old, to contribute to clean air and balance the landscape. Each tree has … Read More ›
I tucked into Modern Drawing to pick up a few new ideas and brush up on my drawing principles and techniques. The book is a … Read More ›
Tovah Martin sets the scene for The Garden in Every Sense and Season with this opening statement “I have learned that unless you consciously experience … Read More ›
The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration by Mindy Lighthipe is a wonderful starting place for a beginner artist looking to understand the mediums, approach … Read More ›