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| How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal | 
 enlarge | Author: Claudia Nice
Publisher: North Light Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 78195
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1581800444
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.2
UPC: 035313319129
EAN: 9781581800449
ASIN: 1581800444
Publication Date: May 20, 2001
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Product Description
Self-taught artist Claudia Nice teaches anyone, even those who say they can't draw, how to keep an illustrated sketchbook journal. Artists and non-artists alike will learn how to creatively illustrate their thoughts, ideas and feelings, as well as record the events and details of their lives and the world around them. Claudia begins by introducing readers to the basics of drawing and sketching with simple art supplies such as pencils, colored pencils, and pen and ink. She continues with instruction for using a basic watercolor palette and applying watercolor washes. The remaining chapters and bulk of the book provide ideas, examples and techniques for different types of journals. The journals featured include a theme journal, a discovery and expedition journal, a garden journal, a travel sketchbook, a reference journal, an in-depth study sketchbook, a fantasy or imagination journal, an eclectic journal, and a visual life diary. A sketchbook journal can become a uniquely personal and satisfying repository of both words and pictures. Claudia is one of North Light's most popular authors. Sales of her books have easily topped 200,000!
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Beautiful book December 31, 2007
I like both the layout and the pictures in the book. I found it very inspiring and a good addition to my sketch library.
 The Mistress of Pen & Ink! March 25, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book not only has great ideas for sketchbook journals, but wonderful detailed lessons on pen & ink work and watercolor techniques. I wouldn't say it was directed at beginning artists, thought. This is more geared to drawing & painting than actual journaling.
Very enjoyable and nice tips... December 30, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this book for Christmas and it was a rather nice gift. The copy that was sent to me was a bit imperfect on the cover but I was much pleased with the content. The author presents good tips on how to choose a journal type, the right medium for you and adequate tools, type of drawing, how to draw basic forms and more sophisticated images, what details you should write on your journal, etc.
The images in the book are very nice and they vary in sophistication so they are not intimidating. Even if you really don't know how to draw, there are very nice ideas on how to start, for example use plant leaves to make prints and add details with pencils, paints, etc. Another great thing is that the author advises you to research the subjects of your drawings further, instead of just drawing them.
Overall, I was rather pleased. Now, if only this book would come alive and send me out the door...
 Not the 'Journal' September 22, 2002
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Really, this book is good. But to tell you the truth, there's not
much of a 'journal' enthusiasm than I wanted. If you're looking
for how to draw, what you need type of book, than this will be
a good book for you. I recommend Pencil Dancing or Making Pearls.
May be inspiring to you, but it didn't inspire me at all August 19, 2002
32 out of 34 found this review helpful
This is more of a "how to draw and paint" book than about keeping a journal. It is packed with plenty of drawings in mixed media from pencil to pen to watercolor and a blend of all of them.I must say the book is attractive. The format is like a wider-than-long sketchbook, bound attractively with a wide hessian cloth band. But the drawings didn't do anything for me most of the time, though the butterflies were nicely done. There is a very handy schematic for sewing a field drawing and painting carryall to carry your book and implements with you in the field. That was a nice touch. I already have a library of art instruction books, and that wasn't what I expected from the title. This book just doesn't have enough "journal" content for me, nor do I like the style of drawings so this isn't my cup of tea. However, you might like the style and the art lessons, so your opinion may differ completely from mine.
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