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400 Art Deco Motifs by Graham Leslie McCallum
Crafters and artists rejoice!! This book of Art Deco Motifs is filled to the brim with totally amazing motifs that you can use in your projects! I haven’t found a single image in the book that I...
View ArticleExhibition 36…Mixed Media Demonstrations and Explorations by Susan Tuttle
ISBN-13: 9781600611049 Publisher: F+W Media, Inc Exhibition 36…Mixed Media Demonstrations and Explorations is my new favorite! This book is by far the best mixed media book yet to grace my...
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Sew Wild by Alisa Burke
I’ve been inundated with new books this past few weeks, so it’s kind of difficult to choose which one to review this week. It was my birthday last weekend, and my amazing husband showered me with...
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Discover your creative style!
For a long time I had a difficult time pinpointing my creative style. I create such a diverse range of artwork that sometimes it can be difficult to figure out what my style is. Lately I’ve been...
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The Guerilla Art Kit
“The Guerilla Art Kit” by Keri Smith is one of my favorite art books that I’ve purchased within the last year! This book gives you tons of ideas for getting your art out into the streets. Some...
View ArticleThe Collage Workbook Review
“The Collage Workbook: How to Get Started and Stay Inspired” by Randel Plowman is my favorite book on collage to date! I have a few other books on the subject, but this book is taking my art in a...
View ArticleJust Draw It!
I recently purchased a book from Barnes that is changing the way I view art! This book is like a masterclass and the exercises in it are transforming my process. Just Draw It! by Beverly Philp is...
View ArticleConnecting Art to Stitch
Connecting Art to Stitch by Sandra Meech is a book that is taking my sewing to a whole new level! Different art exercises and mediums are explored with suggestions on how to interpret the art through...
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Keys to Drawing with Imagination
Keys to Drawing with Imagination by Bert Dodson is totally changing my drawing in a funky expressive way! I found this book at my local Barnes and Noble and was hoping that the exercises would help me...
View ArticleSew Eco by Ruth Singer
When I first began sewing about thirteen years ago, I was mainly sourcing my fabrics from corduroy clothing that I purchased from thrift shops. Eco sewing has come a long way since then, and I was...
View ArticleCreating A Life Worth Living
Sometimes it can be a bit intimidating when you are following your dreams and going against the grain of societal norms trying to make a creative livelihood. I’ve discovered an amazing book called...
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Bookmaking
Over the past year I’ve been drawn again and again to making handmade books and cards. I have made books that contain a poems and artwork, have tried out simpler art book projects and have also made...
View ArticleKarlyn Holman Books
Karlyn Holman is the author of two books that grace my bookshelf! Watercolor Without Boundaries and Watercolor: The Spirit of Spontaneity. Both of the books have tons of ideas for creating totally...
View ArticleThe Sewing Bible: A Modern Manual of Practical and Decorative Sewing...
“The Sewing Bible: A Modern Manual of Practical and Decorative Sewing Techniques” is an amazing reference for beginner seamstresses. The book has clear instruction with photos that show each step, and...
View ArticleGreen Guide for Artists
ISBN-13: 9781592535187 Publisher: Quarry Books The Green Guide for Artists is my go to book for green art ideas and inspiration. The book features paint and adhesive recipes, resources for green art...
View ArticleWhat I’m Reading Now
When these books arrived in the mail earlier this week, I was so giddy with excitement! The Ecstasy of Surrender by Judith Orloff, M.D. is an amazing book!! It is exceeding my expectations, full of...
View ArticleWalking In This World
Ever since I moved to the city, my creative life has been in total disarray. So much of my identity comes from my arts, and I’ve truly felt so lost since I stopped painting every day. I did Julia...
View Article“The Authentic Life” by Ezra Bayda
About four years ago I dove into Buddhism and never looked back! When I turned 18, I got my nose pierced and purchased my first book on meditation. At the time I could not understand the concepts in...
View ArticleScrap Quilting and Minimalism
Isn’t the fall weather so invigorating? This is my favorite season, and in Des Moines the evenings have been crisp with cool fall air. Every season brings with it a new energy, and this fall my focus...
View ArticleThe Quilter’s Bible by Linda Clemens
The Quilter’s Bible is an excellent resource on traditional quilting! The book contains around one hundred quilt block along with projects and clear instructions. I’ve been using this book as a...
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