I think we're always learning, but some periods are more active than others. I happen to be in an active learning period at the moment.
So far in 2015, I've been a student in three art classes, with another one scheduled for this weekend. I've also been buying art/craft books like a crazy person. Here's my most recent haul:
I haven't managed to really work through any of them yet, but here's a run down of what I bought:
Jean-Michel Basquiat by Dieter Buchhart, Glenn O'Brien, and Jean-Louis Prat
After standing in MoMA and staring at this mixed media collage by Basquiat…
…I ran home and ordered this book. I really like Basquiat's work and I'm excited to spend some time poring over it in detail and learning more about him. As a side note, there is currently a Basquiat exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, which I'm hoping to get to!
Collage: The Making of Modern Art by Brandon Taylor
This is a historical look at the evolution of collage. I've been doing a lot more collage lately and I'm thinking that a firmer grasp on the history of where collage has been will help me to push myself forward.
Collage Techniques: A Guide for Artists and Illustrators by Gerald Brommer
This is a collage how-to book, definitely coming from a fine art point-of-view. I buy a lot of how-to books. Sometimes they are filled with techniques that are new to me and sometimes they're filled with techniques I already know. Why buy a book with a technique you already know? I think the answer is the same as the answer to, "Why read a book if you know the ending?" Even if I know the hero and heroine are going to end up together, the journey is pleasurable. Even if I know a technique, I enjoy reading someone else's take on it. Even one little innovation is a worthwhile bit of learning!
Creative Collage Techniques by Nita Leland and Virginia Lee Williams
This is another how-to book. The reviews were so glowing that I absolutely *had* to buy it. I find that the Amazon reviews are pretty spot on in a generalized way. You get the occasional grumpy or effusive person, but generally I agree with them.
Illustrated Elements Of Art and Principles of Design Consultant: Gerald F. Brommer
Elements of Art and Principles of Design is something I teach. I'm always looking for a new way of approaching these topics. I thought the hands-on activities in this book might be interesting to explore. An important side note: Whenever I teach something I learned from a book, I give credit to the author. You don't have to be the inventor of something to be awesome, but you do have to give credit to be awesome.
The Ultimate Marbling Handbook by Diane Maurer-Mathison
This book was insanely expensive. INSANELY. But when I was casting about for a book on marbling, this is the one that kept getting mentioned as outstanding. It's out of print, so I used Amazon to locate a copy in good condition. I'm pretty excited so far and looking forward to some marbling experiments!
Masters: Collage: Major Works by Leading Artists
This book is simply a visual treat. It's packed full of images of collage with some scattered quotes from the artists. Like a pin board of collage, before Pinterest. ;)
The Missing Link by Cindy Wimmer
This is a book I've been coveting for almost a year. I worked on a project for Mixed Media Workshop based on instructions in the book and I've wanted the book for myself ever since then. The instructions are super duper excellent. Two thumbs up and I'm very excited to keep exploring all the wirework inside the book!
Robert Motherwell: Early Collages by Susan Davidson
This book was created for the Guggenheim when they had a Motherwell exhibit in 2013. I've kicked myself many times for missing the exhibit. This book seems like the second best thing to having gone to see the exhibit. I don't think I'll ever create collages like Motherwell, but I'd like to learn from him. I love his sense of color and shape and all the layers.
Whew! That's quite a stack of books. What books have you bought recently?
Thanks for stopping by!
I just bought your Carve Stamp Play book yesterday. Last month I bought both of Dina Wakleys books art Journal Freedom and Art Journal Courage.
I just bought your Carve Stamp Play book yesterday. Last month I bought both of Dina Wakleys books art Journal Freedom and Art Journal Courage.
I just bought your Carve Stamp Play book yesterday. Last month I bought both of Dina Wakleys books art Journal Freedom and Art Journal Courage.
I just bought your Carve Stamp Play book yesterday. Last month I bought both of Dina Wakleys books art Journal Freedom and Art Journal Courage.
I just bought your Carve Stamp Play book yesterday. Last month I bought both of Dina Wakleys books art Journal Freedom and Art Journal Courage.
I recently bought your book! I want to carve my own stamps after seeing your beautiful ones. Now to obtain the supplies.
I recently bought your book! I want to carve my own stamps after seeing your beautiful ones. Now to obtain the supplies.
I recently bought your book! I want to carve my own stamps after seeing your beautiful ones. Now to obtain the supplies.
I recently bought your book! I want to carve my own stamps after seeing your beautiful ones. Now to obtain the supplies.
I recently bought your book! I want to carve my own stamps after seeing your beautiful ones. Now to obtain the supplies.
I bought One Zentagle a Day , Journal It, and the Art of Whimsical Lettering,,, and I have my eye on another one.
I bought One Zentagle a Day , Journal It, and the Art of Whimsical Lettering,,, and I have my eye on another one.
I bought One Zentagle a Day , Journal It, and the Art of Whimsical Lettering,,, and I have my eye on another one.
I bought One Zentagle a Day , Journal It, and the Art of Whimsical Lettering,,, and I have my eye on another one.
I bought One Zentagle a Day , Journal It, and the Art of Whimsical Lettering,,, and I have my eye on another one.
I love that you continue to strive for professional growth. Thanks for sharing. Looks like fabulous reads and stimulation. Enjoy.
I love that you continue to strive for professional growth. Thanks for sharing. Looks like fabulous reads and stimulation. Enjoy.
I love that you continue to strive for professional growth. Thanks for sharing. Looks like fabulous reads and stimulation. Enjoy.
I love that you continue to strive for professional growth. Thanks for sharing. Looks like fabulous reads and stimulation. Enjoy.
I love that you continue to strive for professional growth. Thanks for sharing. Looks like fabulous reads and stimulation. Enjoy.
I just finished a workshop with Gerald Brommer and he sold out his books before I could get one. I think I will order it too. Gerald is 88 now and winding down his teaching schedule so I was happy to get in touch with him. Thanks for the head’s up on more interesting books.
I would also recommend Collage Journeys by Jane Davies (I am taking her class up at Dillmans in northern WI in September). And my favorite resource, Gwen Diehn’s The Complete Decorated Journal. (not really collage resource but just full of yummy stuff.)
I just finished a workshop with Gerald Brommer and he sold out his books before I could get one. I think I will order it too. Gerald is 88 now and winding down his teaching schedule so I was happy to get in touch with him. Thanks for the head’s up on more interesting books.
I would also recommend Collage Journeys by Jane Davies (I am taking her class up at Dillmans in northern WI in September). And my favorite resource, Gwen Diehn’s The Complete Decorated Journal. (not really collage resource but just full of yummy stuff.)
I just finished a workshop with Gerald Brommer and he sold out his books before I could get one. I think I will order it too. Gerald is 88 now and winding down his teaching schedule so I was happy to get in touch with him. Thanks for the head’s up on more interesting books.
I would also recommend Collage Journeys by Jane Davies (I am taking her class up at Dillmans in northern WI in September). And my favorite resource, Gwen Diehn’s The Complete Decorated Journal. (not really collage resource but just full of yummy stuff.)
I just finished a workshop with Gerald Brommer and he sold out his books before I could get one. I think I will order it too. Gerald is 88 now and winding down his teaching schedule so I was happy to get in touch with him. Thanks for the head’s up on more interesting books.
I would also recommend Collage Journeys by Jane Davies (I am taking her class up at Dillmans in northern WI in September). And my favorite resource, Gwen Diehn’s The Complete Decorated Journal. (not really collage resource but just full of yummy stuff.)
I just finished a workshop with Gerald Brommer and he sold out his books before I could get one. I think I will order it too. Gerald is 88 now and winding down his teaching schedule so I was happy to get in touch with him. Thanks for the head’s up on more interesting books.
I would also recommend Collage Journeys by Jane Davies (I am taking her class up at Dillmans in northern WI in September). And my favorite resource, Gwen Diehn’s The Complete Decorated Journal. (not really collage resource but just full of yummy stuff.)
Great selections! Hope to hear your take as you get into each one. I recently bought a book about Swedish folk art. It was not quite what I was looking for, but is an okay resource. I am eyeing up a book on Robert Rauschenburg. I saw one of his “combine” pieces at the Los Angeles MOCA and was touched more deeply than any piece of art I have ever seen.
My very most recent purchase was a book on coding for my son, an entirely different art form, but an art form none the less! 🙂
Great selections! Hope to hear your take as you get into each one. I recently bought a book about Swedish folk art. It was not quite what I was looking for, but is an okay resource. I am eyeing up a book on Robert Rauschenburg. I saw one of his “combine” pieces at the Los Angeles MOCA and was touched more deeply than any piece of art I have ever seen.
My very most recent purchase was a book on coding for my son, an entirely different art form, but an art form none the less! 🙂
Great selections! Hope to hear your take as you get into each one. I recently bought a book about Swedish folk art. It was not quite what I was looking for, but is an okay resource. I am eyeing up a book on Robert Rauschenburg. I saw one of his “combine” pieces at the Los Angeles MOCA and was touched more deeply than any piece of art I have ever seen.
My very most recent purchase was a book on coding for my son, an entirely different art form, but an art form none the less! 🙂
Great selections! Hope to hear your take as you get into each one. I recently bought a book about Swedish folk art. It was not quite what I was looking for, but is an okay resource. I am eyeing up a book on Robert Rauschenburg. I saw one of his “combine” pieces at the Los Angeles MOCA and was touched more deeply than any piece of art I have ever seen.
My very most recent purchase was a book on coding for my son, an entirely different art form, but an art form none the less! 🙂
Great selections! Hope to hear your take as you get into each one. I recently bought a book about Swedish folk art. It was not quite what I was looking for, but is an okay resource. I am eyeing up a book on Robert Rauschenburg. I saw one of his “combine” pieces at the Los Angeles MOCA and was touched more deeply than any piece of art I have ever seen.
My very most recent purchase was a book on coding for my son, an entirely different art form, but an art form none the less! 🙂
I bought Drawing and painting Beautiful faces by Jane Davenport….Very good book
I bought Drawing and painting Beautiful faces by Jane Davenport….Very good book
I bought Drawing and painting Beautiful faces by Jane Davenport….Very good book
I bought Drawing and painting Beautiful faces by Jane Davenport….Very good book
I bought Drawing and painting Beautiful faces by Jane Davenport….Very good book
I just received A World of Artist Journal Pages (by Dawn DeVries Sokol) last week.
Aside from books borrowed last Saturday from the local Library, it is my most recent acquisition.
BOOK GEEK LOVE!
I just received A World of Artist Journal Pages (by Dawn DeVries Sokol) last week.
Aside from books borrowed last Saturday from the local Library, it is my most recent acquisition.
BOOK GEEK LOVE!
I just received A World of Artist Journal Pages (by Dawn DeVries Sokol) last week.
Aside from books borrowed last Saturday from the local Library, it is my most recent acquisition.
BOOK GEEK LOVE!
I just received A World of Artist Journal Pages (by Dawn DeVries Sokol) last week.
Aside from books borrowed last Saturday from the local Library, it is my most recent acquisition.
BOOK GEEK LOVE!
I just received A World of Artist Journal Pages (by Dawn DeVries Sokol) last week.
Aside from books borrowed last Saturday from the local Library, it is my most recent acquisition.
BOOK GEEK LOVE!
Hi Julie-
There’s a fine arts bookmaking list serve out there and earlier this year someone posted that Diane Maurer mathison was reprinting her marbling book and it can be ordered from her directly. I know you’ve already got a copy but if someone else wants one- here’s the link that was given- and if you have questions or want to know about the book arts list you now have another contact.
http://www.dianemaurer.com/books.html
I love all the variety of things you share. Thanks!
Hi Julie-
There’s a fine arts bookmaking list serve out there and earlier this year someone posted that Diane Maurer mathison was reprinting her marbling book and it can be ordered from her directly. I know you’ve already got a copy but if someone else wants one- here’s the link that was given- and if you have questions or want to know about the book arts list you now have another contact.
http://www.dianemaurer.com/books.html
I love all the variety of things you share. Thanks!
Hi Julie-
There’s a fine arts bookmaking list serve out there and earlier this year someone posted that Diane Maurer mathison was reprinting her marbling book and it can be ordered from her directly. I know you’ve already got a copy but if someone else wants one- here’s the link that was given- and if you have questions or want to know about the book arts list you now have another contact.
http://www.dianemaurer.com/books.html
I love all the variety of things you share. Thanks!
Hi Julie-
There’s a fine arts bookmaking list serve out there and earlier this year someone posted that Diane Maurer mathison was reprinting her marbling book and it can be ordered from her directly. I know you’ve already got a copy but if someone else wants one- here’s the link that was given- and if you have questions or want to know about the book arts list you now have another contact.
http://www.dianemaurer.com/books.html
I love all the variety of things you share. Thanks!
Hi Julie-
There’s a fine arts bookmaking list serve out there and earlier this year someone posted that Diane Maurer mathison was reprinting her marbling book and it can be ordered from her directly. I know you’ve already got a copy but if someone else wants one- here’s the link that was given- and if you have questions or want to know about the book arts list you now have another contact.
http://www.dianemaurer.com/books.html
I love all the variety of things you share. Thanks!
Beautiful, and interesting choices. I’m not very familiar with Basquiat’s work. Your example is amazing. Thanks. Appreciate that. Michelle t
Beautiful, and interesting choices. I’m not very familiar with Basquiat’s work. Your example is amazing. Thanks. Appreciate that. Michelle t
Beautiful, and interesting choices. I’m not very familiar with Basquiat’s work. Your example is amazing. Thanks. Appreciate that. Michelle t
Beautiful, and interesting choices. I’m not very familiar with Basquiat’s work. Your example is amazing. Thanks. Appreciate that. Michelle t
Beautiful, and interesting choices. I’m not very familiar with Basquiat’s work. Your example is amazing. Thanks. Appreciate that. Michelle t
I always check out library copies of books before investing good money. I just bought a copy of “101 great things to do with your digital camera”. I teach photography workshops, specializing in point and shoot and smart phone photos. I’m always working at improving the class and making it fun for the participants. I’m also looking at a coffee table book on tiles, the tile pictures are inspiration for stamp making designs.
I always check out library copies of books before investing good money. I just bought a copy of “101 great things to do with your digital camera”. I teach photography workshops, specializing in point and shoot and smart phone photos. I’m always working at improving the class and making it fun for the participants. I’m also looking at a coffee table book on tiles, the tile pictures are inspiration for stamp making designs.
I always check out library copies of books before investing good money. I just bought a copy of “101 great things to do with your digital camera”. I teach photography workshops, specializing in point and shoot and smart phone photos. I’m always working at improving the class and making it fun for the participants. I’m also looking at a coffee table book on tiles, the tile pictures are inspiration for stamp making designs.
I always check out library copies of books before investing good money. I just bought a copy of “101 great things to do with your digital camera”. I teach photography workshops, specializing in point and shoot and smart phone photos. I’m always working at improving the class and making it fun for the participants. I’m also looking at a coffee table book on tiles, the tile pictures are inspiration for stamp making designs.
I always check out library copies of books before investing good money. I just bought a copy of “101 great things to do with your digital camera”. I teach photography workshops, specializing in point and shoot and smart phone photos. I’m always working at improving the class and making it fun for the participants. I’m also looking at a coffee table book on tiles, the tile pictures are inspiration for stamp making designs.
How do you like the book A World of Artists Journal Pages? I keep seeing it and it has my interest, it’s the book I mention that I have my eye on,,,,should I get it, do you recommend it? Thanks
How do you like the book A World of Artists Journal Pages? I keep seeing it and it has my interest, it’s the book I mention that I have my eye on,,,,should I get it, do you recommend it? Thanks
How do you like the book A World of Artists Journal Pages? I keep seeing it and it has my interest, it’s the book I mention that I have my eye on,,,,should I get it, do you recommend it? Thanks
How do you like the book A World of Artists Journal Pages? I keep seeing it and it has my interest, it’s the book I mention that I have my eye on,,,,should I get it, do you recommend it? Thanks
How do you like the book A World of Artists Journal Pages? I keep seeing it and it has my interest, it’s the book I mention that I have my eye on,,,,should I get it, do you recommend it? Thanks
I have a fantastic book….with one of MY “Julie Inspired” art journal pages in it….would love to send you a copy! There are several other artist in the book who also mentioned you as their inspiration!! Email me your maling address and I will send it to you….heartfully.inspired.studio@gmail.com
I have a fantastic book….with one of MY “Julie Inspired” art journal pages in it….would love to send you a copy! There are several other artist in the book who also mentioned you as their inspiration!! Email me your maling address and I will send it to you….heartfully.inspired.studio@gmail.com
I have a fantastic book….with one of MY “Julie Inspired” art journal pages in it….would love to send you a copy! There are several other artist in the book who also mentioned you as their inspiration!! Email me your maling address and I will send it to you….heartfully.inspired.studio@gmail.com
I have a fantastic book….with one of MY “Julie Inspired” art journal pages in it….would love to send you a copy! There are several other artist in the book who also mentioned you as their inspiration!! Email me your maling address and I will send it to you….heartfully.inspired.studio@gmail.com
I have a fantastic book….with one of MY “Julie Inspired” art journal pages in it….would love to send you a copy! There are several other artist in the book who also mentioned you as their inspiration!! Email me your maling address and I will send it to you….heartfully.inspired.studio@gmail.com
I love all your books and have a few of the same ones I love them just to hold on to them to look to understand to love to be inspired. I am a big believer in allways learning if I dive in I dive right in head first to art to life I want to know it all from start to end.
Thank you so much for all your inspiration
Deborah
I love all your books and have a few of the same ones I love them just to hold on to them to look to understand to love to be inspired. I am a big believer in allways learning if I dive in I dive right in head first to art to life I want to know it all from start to end.
Thank you so much for all your inspiration
Deborah
I love all your books and have a few of the same ones I love them just to hold on to them to look to understand to love to be inspired. I am a big believer in allways learning if I dive in I dive right in head first to art to life I want to know it all from start to end.
Thank you so much for all your inspiration
Deborah
I love all your books and have a few of the same ones I love them just to hold on to them to look to understand to love to be inspired. I am a big believer in allways learning if I dive in I dive right in head first to art to life I want to know it all from start to end.
Thank you so much for all your inspiration
Deborah
I love all your books and have a few of the same ones I love them just to hold on to them to look to understand to love to be inspired. I am a big believer in allways learning if I dive in I dive right in head first to art to life I want to know it all from start to end.
Thank you so much for all your inspiration
Deborah