New Stock Due in 30/10/2012 Extraordinary Sketchbooks opens up a rich vein of unusual themes and functions for sketchbooks, with examples that demonstrate a variety of inventive approaches. The book features an inspiring gallery from 31 practitioners, some as young as 16, through to well respected artists such as William Kentridge and Henry Moore. A fantastic resource for artists.
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Stobart sets out to 'make a strong case for the benefits of keeping a sketchbook' and she successfully does this throughout the book with the many delightful, vibrant and arresting images and through content that gives the reader an insight into how creative people use, think and feel about sketchbooks. --International Journal of Education through Art
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JANE STOBART is a well-known printmaker. She teaches at West Dean College in Chichester and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in public and private collections in Germany, USA and UK. Drawing and sketchbook research are integral to her work as a practicing artist.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By Auto des
Format:Paperback
This is a truly excellent and enjoyable book,filled with high quality images and clear concise text,free from waffle. It highlights the value of sketching and other eperiments in the creation of a work of art. it shows why a sketchbook is an artits most valuable posession. The contrasting and varied range of artists reviewed shows that there are many varied approaches to visual creativity. I have no hesitation, as a designer and design teacher of over 40 years experience, in reccomending this book to anyone with an interest in this area.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By E Jacob
Format:Paperback
Really unusual to see such a variety of artists and particularly interesting how the author included well known artists along side students. Excellent quality book, well laid out, nicely paced, good amount of text and rich with images. It also interests me to see how sketchbooks relate to final works, which is not shown in this book. For some of the artists that I particularly liked it left me wanting to see more of their completed works, but appreciate that's not what the book is about, it is more about showing a variety of different styles and ways of approaching sketchbooks. It is inspiring and good for students. Excellent value on Amazon for £12! I would recommend it.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By careyg
Format:Paperback
I love this book, it's given me so much to think about. I particularly appreciate the variety and range of artists' work shown - from young students through to established names. My sketchbook and the way I put together visual notes has improved no end. I can recommend this to anyone at whatever stage of their artistic development.
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Sketchbooks
Chose this for a friend who is an artist and she absolutely loved it. Perfect coffee table book as well for anyone who like myself is not an artist.
Published 4 days ago by galfo
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study
Bought this for my nephew doing A level art. He found it useful to see how other artists organise their sketch books and art work. Read more
Published 22 days ago by C. A. I. Turner
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A great present for my Art School so.
I've been trying to get my son to do more drawing and this collection of sketchbooks from famous and not so famous artists seemed to give the right level of encouragement to my... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Alan Murgatroyd
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Extraordinary Sketchbooks
This is a very Inspiring book which shows the many possibilities above and beyond the usual (boring?) sketchbooks. Visually exciting.
Published 3 months ago by P M Vere
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art book
purchased this to assist my wife's art degree.
took choice from her wish list.
was everything she wanted for her course at this time
took choice from her wish list.
was everything she wanted for her course at this time
Published 3 months ago by dicktemplate
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Great
Wonderful addition to any a level art students book shelf lots of god ideas to get you started with a good sketchbook
Published 3 months ago by mrs juliet stephenson
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Inspiration starts here!
I found this online. It is absolutely brilliant. Really useful information and another book full of inspirational illustrations! Read more
Published 4 months ago by asthmadaze
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A fascinating look into artists' sketchbooks
All those interested in art and drawing will be inspired and encouraged to adopt the sketchbook habit by seeing how artists with a wide range of styles and interests use theirs to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Colin Cripps
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Beautiful book
This is a really inspiring and beautifully presented book. It's not as big as I expected but is rich in it's illustrations and variety of artists and styles. Read more
Published 10 months ago by SueH
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other peoples sketchbooks
A beautiful and inspiring book, great to flick through . Reading this book makes you look at your own sketchbooks with new eyes.
Published 11 months ago by jill s
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