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The Artist's Way

The Artist's Way

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    The Artist's Way

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    • Posted:Aug-28-2009
    • Fabulous Tool for Creative Expansion
    • I have started this 12 week course and am now on week 3, and it is really amazing. I am loving the artistic growth and balance it is bringing into my life. If you are an artist, writer, dancer,...
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    • Posted:Aug-15-2008
    • Helps to have a support group
    • Got this book for an Artist's Way course and I'm glad I'm in the weekly course or I wouldn't do the projects. For me, I need to not only be held accountable but also to hear what others are doing...
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    • Posted:Jun-02-2008
    • Preferred the original unabridged version
    • I bought the version of this she published years ago on cassette tape and have worn the one last cassette I have of the original 2 cassette set to a thin memory. She did that version live and the...
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Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life

Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life

Charley Harper was an American original. For over six decades he painted colorful and graphic illustrations of... more

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    Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life

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    • charley harper
    • ilove this book!charley harper is a local favorite here in ohio but this book can be shared by anyone who appreciates art.the illustrations of the birds are beautiful,they capture the essence of...
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    • charley harper: an illustrated life
    • the unique wildlife art of charley harper did deserve a retrospective dais of honor, but the quality of printing is so low and disappointing...
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From So Simple a Beginning: Darwin's Four Great Books (Voyage of the Beagle, The Origin of Species, The Descent of Man, The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals)

From So Simple a Beginning: Darwin's Four Great Books (Voyage of the...

A gorgeous gift and a landmark work that is an essential addition to everyone's personal library.Never before have... more

Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice

Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio...

An atelier program between the covers of a book * Serious techniques for the serious art student * Study the work... more

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    • Posted:Dec-06-2008
    • There are a lot of good ideas in this book
    • This author falls into pretentiousness regarding the "traditional" way of drawing. If you can get past that and internalize some of the drawing and composition concepts it will benefit your...
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    • Posted:Aug-07-2007
    • Poor photorealist deception
    • Yet another opportunist example of the terribly rampant photorealism today which has nothing to do with classical art. The authors work and premise is a joke in its attempt to connect later 19th C....
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    • Posted:May-28-2007
    • same old story
    • Technique wise, it might be better to go with Harold Speed's "the science and practice of drawing." The pictures are nice in this book, but a little too many drawings by the author. The flaw with...
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Fingerprint: The Art of Using Handmade Elements in Graphic Design

Fingerprint: The Art of Using Handmade Elements in Graphic Design

Make Your Mark Design is at a turning point. Our infatuation with--and the backlash against--technology is over.... more

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    • Even on a student budget, this book is a must.
    • As someone who rarely invests in books due to a low budget, I have to say I'm very selective in the books I choose to purchase. Fingerprint was my very first purchase over a year ago and I still...
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Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design

Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design

79 Short Essays on Design brings together the best of designer Michael Bierut?s critical writing?serious or humorous,... more

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    Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design

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    • Posted:Aug-26-2008
    • wow!
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      the content of this book is basically very similar to what you'll read in the blog, funny, intelligent and informative BUT this book is AMAZINGLY built, designed and crafted. I...
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Rackgaki (includes DVD): Japanese Graffiti

Rackgaki (includes DVD): Japanese Graffiti

Dedicated to Japan's rackgaki (graffiti) scene, this book illustrates the work of major graffiti artists working in... more

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    • Pretty colors
    • really neat pics but my dvd didnt work in my PS2 my dvd player or my computer. good bit of diversity on pieces its not all on trains or just throw-ups. its all over and with a wide range of style...
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    • Posted:Jun-24-2008
    • Amazing!
    • Very good book covering graffiti in Japan. Wonderful paper choice, nice pictures and a simple yet very usefull DVD that takes you to the spots in question with nice edit! I watched it in my imac...
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Traditional Oil Painting: Advanced Techniques and Concepts from the Renaissance to the Present

Traditional Oil Painting: Advanced Techniques and Concepts from the...

As more and more artists today look to the past, there has been a tremendous resurgence of interest in painting... more

The Art of Looking Sideways

The Art of Looking Sideways

Describing himself as a "visual jackdaw", master designer Alan Fletcher has spent a lifetime collecting images,... more

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    The Art of Looking Sideways

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    • Posted:Mar-03-2009
    • Interesting.....
    • I found this book interesting that it provided me with several ideas and ways to think about a piece of art or a situation. I wasn't really engaged by this title, however, I really enjoyed all of...
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    • Posted:Feb-23-2009
    • look before you buy
    • i just don't get it. i bought this based on the reviews and i just don't get it. i read a lot of graphic design and think i'm reasonably well versed in the field, but his just doesn't do it for...
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Art and Design of Gama-Go (Gama Go)

Art and Design of Gama-Go (Gama Go)

Complete, up-to-date cataloging of all of Gama-Go's designs from the past 6 years. Design radicals Gama-Go started... more

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    Art and Design of Gama-Go (Gama Go)

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    • Posted:Nov-18-2008
    • Great for inspiration.
    • I really love the unique designs in this book, and keep a copy on my desk for inspiration all the time.

      I also really liked the fun size of this book. At about 6" square and almost 2"...
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    • Posted:Jul-09-2008
    • Art book
    • I was dissapointed in the size of the book. It's only a little over 6x6. It does have alot of pages tho. If you like their tee shirt art then this book is for you. That is all that's in it.
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The How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Workbook: Your Personal Companion to How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

The How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Workbook: Your Personal...

In the bestselling tradition of The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal, The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude and... more

Art for Kids: Comic Strips: Create Your Own Comic Strips from Start to Finish (Art for Kids)

Art for Kids: Comic Strips: Create Your Own Comic Strips from Start to...

Kids love comic strips?and now they can devise their own imaginative illustrations and stories with the help of a... more

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    • Discourse Structure for Comics
    • What I love about this book is the very explicit process given for making a strip. Kids can learn how to draw cartoon pictures from lots of books about cartooning; but how often do you read about...
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    • Posted:May-12-2007
    • comics for older kids
    • This book has great ideas and suggestions. I feel it is more suited for the older kid to the adult. I liked their ideas, but there are many steps involved. Art for kids...I am not sure what age...
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Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Essential Guide to Punctuation, Spelling, Style, Usage and Grammar

Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Essential Guide to Punctuation,...

Now in a friendly, accessible format, Writer's Digest's bestselling grammar guide! With Grammatically Correct,... more

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    • Okay but Flawed
    • First, my hardback version came poorly bound and the pages are likely to begin falling out soon. Second, the book indeed presents some good grammar rules, but it is rather simplistic overall...
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    • Out of date. Were you to disclose how old, you'd not sell any
    • The 3 books I've recently purchased via Amazon are far too old. I feel taken advantage of. Henceforth, I shall be buying books on line only from sellers who furnish the copyright & latest revision...
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Sketchbook Black cover 8 1/4 x 11"

Sketchbook Black cover 8 1/4 x 11"

Sketchbook Sewn Binding, Kivar Cover, Black more

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    • Decent
    • Decent. The sticker on the picture does come off for those who are curious. Pages are thinner than I hoped *I didn't check for pound #) but still quality.
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    • Reduced page count
    • I've used these sketchbooks as journals for years.
      The paper quality is good however, the page count has dropped from 224 pages to 176 pages and I have found the binding is more likely to...
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Logo Font & Lettering Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to the Design, Construction and Usage of Alphabets and Symbols

Logo Font & Lettering Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to the Design,...

This book is a hands-on guide to the entire process of making logos and fonts and even icons, all of which,... more

The Art of Blacksmithing

The Art of Blacksmithing

Explaining how it was done in bygone days, an illustrated guide to blacksmithing shows how to make all of the things... more

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    The Art of Blacksmithing

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    • Great Historical Reference
    • This is a great text for historical reference. I own most of the blacksmithing books in print and this is one that I often go back to for fun reading.

      It may not contain detailed...
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The Complete Color Harmony Workbook: A Workbook and Guide to Creative Color Combinations (Color Harmony)

The Complete Color Harmony Workbook: A Workbook and Guide to Creative...

A must-have reference for anyone working with colorThe Complete Color Harmony Workbook takes the essential elements... more

Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion

Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion

Authoritative, eye-popping, and massive, Art of Modern Rock is the first and last word on contemporary concert... more

The Art Of Trompe L'oeil Murals

The Art Of Trompe L'oeil Murals

Trompe l'oeil murals can turn even the most drab room into a beautiful work of art as enchanting as it is convincing... more

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    The Art Of Trompe L'oeil Murals

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    • Amazing
    • Upscale fine art murals and ornamentation. Lots of pictures. A real break from ho-hum stencils, the newer expensive adhesive stencils, and childish over-colorful murals.
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    • Just Okay
    • I mistakenly thought this was a Graham Rust book. I don't buy this type of book thinking I will be a grand muralist. I buy them for high-end decoupage images. I rip the book apart and use the...
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Crumble, Crackle, Burn: 120 Stunning Textures for Design and Illustration

Crumble, Crackle, Burn: 120 Stunning Textures for Design and Illustration

Crumble Crackle Burn is not only an inspiring book for incorporating texture into design, but also an affordable... more

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    • Fantastic Book
    • Yes, it is true that Von Glitschka does not explain how to use these textures. But that information can be had elsewhere. (Hint: Turn them into Alpha Channels and fill or knock out to your heart's...
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    • Posted:Oct-10-2007
    • Not What I Expected
    • I bought this book with the idea that it would be different than it is. Regardless, I have found that I can only adjust the images in grayscale. I may be doing something wrong, not sure what. The...
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    • Posted:Aug-23-2007
    • Glitschka-Rich
    • For how important textures have become to computer-aided design, this is a great resource buy. I'm glad I got it. The price is great for what you get. Don't expect any tips and tricks spelled out...
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