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Pieter Bruegel the Elder: Prints and Drawings Review

June 26th, 2010 No comments
Pieter Bruegel the Elder: Prints and Drawings

A special feature of this book is that many of the drawings and engravings are on facing pages, or else on the same page so that they may be compared. As the engravings were done by others, the chance to make comparisons is delightful. The drawings have a warm light brownish tint from both the [...]

The Artist’s Way Review

April 6th, 2010 No comments
The Artist

Having read previous reviews on this book and having dabbled with creativity on and off most of my life, finally, I decided to take the plunge and see if this book could change my life.WELL?DOES IT WORK, DOES IT CHANGE YOUR LIFE?Has it?Well Yes and no.I’m not putting out massive works of art or prose, [...]

Chinese Watercolor Techniques For Exquisite Flowers Review

March 6th, 2010 No comments
Chinese Watercolor Techniques For Exquisite Flowers

Lian Zhen has again written another excellent book on traditional Chinese painting techniques and his unique style of merging Chinese painting methods with western watercolor.This book will provide hours of instruction and inspiration for all levels of artists – from beginner to advanced.The book includes detailed information about materials, basic techniques, Chinese painting composition, 13 [...]

Chinese Brush 2: Learn to Paint Step by Step Review

February 24th, 2010 No comments
Chinese Brush 2: Learn to Paint Step by Step (How to Draw and Paint Series: Watercolor) (v. 2)

THe Koi are easy as pie to reproduce.A basic art book for Chinese brush strokes.Great price, Great place AMAZON!Delightful…easy..
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Let’s Learn German Coloring Book Review

February 4th, 2010 No comments
Let

Generally I don’t like coloring books.I’d rather see children create their own art, however since I am taking my grandchildren to Germany this summer, it was an easy way to get them to learn some words and sounds of the German language.They will go at least knowing a few basic words, and that will add [...]