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Studies, Drafts, Loose Sheets: Getting a Grip on a Project that Mixes Text and Images
In response to my “What Is a Study?” blog post a week ago, Maery wrote in a comment. I think “a study” may be related to something I’m trying to figure out right now. I want to combine my writing and drawing interests and endeavors together. And am starting a journey towards figuring out how […]
Testing a New Datebook: Hemlock and Oak
Having a datebook or planner is important for anyone with lots to schedule (like classes you’re teaching); or lots of projects with deadlines (any graphic designer on the planet, or artists preparing for shows); or lots of people under your care (parents of children with playdates and activities; children of elderly parents with lots […]
James Gurney’s Book on Sketching: Revised and Available February 25!
Fantastic news. I just found out “The Artist’s Guide to Sketching” by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade is being published in an expanded and remastered edition. It’s the book I’ve been recommending to my students since I found the original in the early 1990s. I’m so excited about this book release I had to post. […]
A Short Video Review: Books about Working on Paper
Today’s image is obviously an example of how I work on paper. Again, I’m adding an image to keep things festive. But what today’s post is really about is the short video review I did of two books: The Work of Art, by Adam Moss and, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper, by […]
Artists Who Cook
I’m very excited to have my art and brownie recipe included in “A Collection of Art & Recipes from the Saint Paul Underground Artists League.” You can pre-order a book from Wet Paint at this link. I think it’s a fun collection that would be great for any art lover and cook. Something to […]
Review: “Look Again: A Memoir” by Elizabeth A. Trembley
Books do contain essential information—sometimes. And when I read a book that does contain essential information I go around telling everyone about it—urging them to read it. That’s how I feel about Elizabeth A. Trembley’s “Look Again: A Memoir.” It contains essential information about life, creativity, and balance. Everyone alive experiences trauma a some point […]
In Context: Thoughts on Downsizing
Today you can click on the image and read what I was reading and someone else’s thoughts on downsizing. My downsizing is ongoing. Often when we are involved in something we find other people who are involved in the same pursuit. It doesn’t matter if it is eldercare, or downsizing, or painting a good watercolor […]
Johnny Vegas—An Autobiography in Multiple Voices
Readers of RWU will know that sketches of Johnny Vegas make it into a post every now and then; and onto my instagram. I watch a lot of British TV. He’s on a lot of shows that I enjoy watching. I pick up a pen… Then the other day “the algorithm” threw out that Vegas […]
Book List: Books on Drawing
Recently a reader wrote in and asked if I had a list of my favorite “good, basic, drawing instruction books or websites.” I thought I did have a list up of my favorite drawing books, but it seems I have a lot of single reviews. I decided to make a quick list here with my […]
In Context: Downsizing My Book Collection
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