Category Archives: Art

Review: The Art of Watercolor Lettering

Posted on January 18, 2020 by

The Art of Watercolor Lettering combines two of my great loves: watercolors and lettering. This book is perfect for anybody who has wanted to try something new. Or for somebody who’s been anxious to try their hand at this combined medium. Continue reading →

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Review: Lettering for Absolute Beginners

Posted on December 21, 2019 by

Lettering for Absolute Beginners is the latest lettering book to capture my attention. But before I deep dive into the review, I should draw your attention to the full title of this book: Lettering for Absolute Beginners: Using Faux Calligraphy to Create Simple Versatile Projects. Continue reading →

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Review: En Plein Air: Watercolor

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing Author: Ron Stocke Released: December 18th 2018 Received: NetGalley Rating: I received a copy of En Plein Air: Watercolor through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. En Plein Air: Watercolor is a fascinating … Continue reading →

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Review: The Collector’s Apprentice by B. A. Shapiro

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

The Collector’s Apprentice is the latest novel by B. A. Shapiro. Like her other novels, this one focuses mostly on the art world. Unlike the other novels, this one is mostly about art collectors as opposed to artists. It’s a refreshing change, and honestly provided for a new perspective and take on the storytelling styles Shapiro prefers. Continue reading →

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Review: 101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic: Practical techniques for rendering a variety of surfaces by Mia Tavonatti

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing Author: Mia Tavonatti Released: December 18th 2018 Received: NetGalley Rating: I received a copy of 101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. 101 Textures in Oil and … Continue reading →

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Review: En Plein Air: Acrylic by Mark Mehaffey

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing Author: Mark Mehaffey Released: December 18th 2018 Received: NetGalley Rating: I received a copy of En Plein Air: Acrylic through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. En Plein Air: Acrylic is one of … Continue reading →

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Review: The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Hand Lettering

Posted on April 14, 2019 by

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing Authors: Cari Ferraro, Eugene Metcalf Released: September 25th 2018 Received: NetGalley Rating: I received a copy of The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Hand Lettering through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Review: Hashtag Authentic: Be your best creative self via your Instagram online presence by Sara Tasker

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

Hashtag Authentic is the perfect novel for anyone out there trying to work on their Instagram presence or image. It doesn’t matter if you’re doing it as a personal account, or trying to get a business going. This novel will help your organize your thoughts, come up with a plan and feeling, and keep you on track. Continue reading →

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Review: The Art of Modern Quilling: Contemporary Paper Techniques & Projects for Captivating Quilled Designs by Erin Perkins Curet

Posted on March 31, 2019 by

The Art of Modern Quilling was an absolutely fantastic read. I’ve always been fascinated by paper quilling, but to be honest I’ve also felt intimidated by it. This guide made the whole task of learning a lot less intimidating and more comfortable. And it had the added bonus of inspiring me at the same time. Continue reading →

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Review: Colorways: Acrylic Animals: Tips, techniques, and step-by-step lessons for learning to pain whimsical artwork in vibrant acrylic by Megan Wells

Posted on March 24, 2019 by

Colorways: Acrylic Animals is a really cute and inspiring guide. I loved the art style included, and personally found both the style and the guide to be soothing. I felt like the way Megan Wells explained everything made a lot of sense, and made the idea of getting started a lot less intimidating than it can sometimes be. Continue reading →

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