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An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers

by Danny Gregory

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Book News Annotation:

Artist and writer Gregory provides a valuable source of inspiration with this collection of exerpts from artists sketchpads and journals. Ranging from utilitarian to meticulous, the entries offer insight into the private creative world of 50 artists, illustrators and designers. Each entry provides information on the artist, a selection of their drawings, and an essay by the artist discussing what sort of sketchpad/journal they prefer; the process, subject matter, and materials they use to create; and what journaling means for them personally. Artists featured include Rick Beerhorst, Robert Crumb, Seamus Heffernan, James Kochalka and Marilyn Patrizio. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

An Illustrated Life offers a sneak peak into the wildly creative imaginations of top illustrators, designers and artists from around the world through the pages of their personal visual journals. Popular visual journalist and author Danny Gregory reveals how and why keeping a consistent, visual journal leads to a more fulfilling creative life. Designers and artists working in all mediums will find creative inspiration from these insightful interviews and stunning examples.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781600610868
Subtitle:
Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers
Author:
Gregory, Danny
Publisher:
North Light Books
Subject:
Graphic Arts - General
Subject:
Artists
Subject:
Drawing
Subject:
Techniques - Drawing
Copyright:
Publication Date:
December 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
266
Dimensions:
8.00x10.04x.77 in. 2.07 lbs.

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