SKETCHBOOK FRIENDS

HERE'S A CHANCE TO SHARE YOUR SKETCHBOOK WITH OTHER LIKE MINDED PEOPLE.

Take a look at the link to see how to join in.
http://sketchbookfriends.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/sketchbook-friends-get-started.html

THERE'S ACCESS TO INSPIRATIONAL BLOGS, PINBOARDS, BOOKS, FLICKR SITES AND TECHNIQUES

HAVE A LOOK AT THE FLICKR GROUP LINK OR CHECK OUT THE SKETCHBOOK FRIENDS LIST TO SEE HOW PEOPLE ARE BEING CREATIVE

Friday, 2 November 2012

BOOK REVIEWS........

THE  SKETCHBOOK  CHALLENGE by SUE  BLEIWEISS  

 This is a great book for both the expert and “virgin” sketchbooker. The author gives good advice to the novice on setting up a sketchbook from scratch including choice of papers, mediums to use and themes. This is followed by pages from books created by various artists on different themes and using various techniques. 
Instructions and hints are included on many of the techniques used, encouraging people to try something new. 
The experienced sketchbooker will enjoy dipping into the book and finding inspiration from the various artists and techniques used. 
Altogether this is an excellent book to have on your bookshelf or to borrow from a good friend. 

Reviewed by Sketchbook Friend - Sue Woosey 


 PAGE AFTER PAGE by FRANCES PICKERING 

It's very exciting getting a new book isn't it. I've almost gone through Frances' first book and would recommend it for the simplicity and the pages are set out like a sketch book so it's easy to see and imagine what it could look like. 

She gives lots of tips and recommends themes and safety tips, tool tips etc. 

Some things though she expects the reader to know what they are. She is supposing her book will probably only be read by an art student who has previous, even if limited, knowledge. For example, she talks about Aquash brushes a few times and Pelmet Vilene, Acrylic Wax and Transfer Dyes. Foreign language to me.

But it doesn't detract from the attractive pictures and simple explanations of other things. I'm sure I could maybe find out what the other things are on line (I hope). I look forward to hearing about her new one UNDER THE COVER. http://www.frannyp.co.uk

 Reviewed by Sketchbook Friend - Mo Allan   



This is a little book I made with the aid of the Frances Pickering book
PAGE AFTER PAGE

 Thank you for the reviews ladies.  
Can anyone do a review on 

 and/or
 
Posted by at
Labels: , , ,

8 comments:

  1. TwinkleToes2day2 November 2012 at 20:51

    I do love what you did with the inspiration from Frances' book Lynn. Beautiful flowers, I love the textures you created and the way the pages folded. Sue's book sounds fab too. So many good books to choose from. I wonder if anyone will review the others :0) Mo x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lynn Holland2 November 2012 at 21:16

      If not I will do it myself as I've got them both and the new Frances Pickering one.
      Thank you for your lovely comments on my little book x

      Delete
  2. Carol Rigby3 November 2012 at 09:24

    Thanks for this wonderful blog including reviews on books than can help us along our way. Page after Page is definately one for my Christmas List.
    The book I will be doing will be my first skethchbook/journal so I am always looking for as much inspiration that I can get. I love the work of Roben-Marie Smith who shows her pages on her blog and also has videos showing the process and I have also been following Donna Downey's Inspiration Wednesday video's on her blog.
    I am making a start on mine this weekend. I am making my own book to work on which is based on a video of Teesha Moore's videos on youtube on how to make your own 16 page Journal and my theme is going to be Hearts and Flowers.
    Carol x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lynn Holland4 November 2012 at 02:31

      Thanks Carol for all the tip offs I'm going to add them to the next posting in case anyone misses them. They are certain to be a big help for other first time timers like Mo and Susan.
      I'm really looking forward to seeing your first pages.
      Lynn x

      Delete
  3. Joanna3 November 2012 at 10:44

    Great reviews, thank you ladies! I don't have either of the other 2 books so I hope they do get reviewed, I'll be interested to read about them.

    Lynn, your little book is GORGEOUS!!

    x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lynn Holland4 November 2012 at 02:39

      Looks like I've got some reading to do Joanne.
      Lynn x

      Delete
  4. karen3 November 2012 at 11:17

    thank you so much for adding me to your list!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lynn Holland4 November 2012 at 02:34

      The pleasures all ours Karen, as we will get to see your exquisite embroidery work as well.
      Lynn c

      Delete

THIS BLOG DOES NOT ACCEPT ANONYMOUS COMMENTS

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)