GuideReviews Index
New Acrylics Essential Sourcebook by Rhéni Tauchid
My review of the "New Acrylics Essential Sourcebook", a guide to contemporary materials and techniques available to acrylic painters, written by Rheni Tauchid
How to Read Chinese Paintings by Maxwell K Hearn
My review of the introduction to Chinese art, the book "Review How to Read Chinese Paintings" by Maxwell K Hearn.
Chinese Landscapes Made Easy by Rebecca Yue
A review of the book "Chinese Landscapes Made Easy" by Rebecca Yue. Is it truly easy?
Painting the Wind
A review of a children's book about a young boy trying to paint the wind that introduces readers to introduces various subjects that artists paint, including still life and portraits.
Problem Solving for Oil Painters by Gregg Kreutz
A review of the book "Problem Solving for Oil Painters" by Gregg Kreutz.
Book Review: "Colour in Art" by John Gage
A review of the book "Colour in Art" by John Gage, which focuses on the way color has been used by famous artists.
Cézanne and Beyond Exhibition Catalog
My review of the exhibition catalog for the Cezanne and Beyond Exhibition held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Review: The Unknown Monet Exhibition Catalog
A review of the catalog that accompanied the exhibition "The Unknown Monet", which surveys his pastels, drawings, and preparations for painting.
The Little Red Book of National Gallery, London Moleskine
My review of the Little Red Book of the National Gallery in London, a Moleskine plus guide to the gallery.
Tidying Up Art by Ursus Wehrli
"Tidying Up Art" is hilarious and will appeal to anyone interested in art, whether art history or hands-on creation.
Matisse Biography by Hilary Spurling
A review of the two-volume biography of the artist Henri Marisse by Hilary Spurling.
Book Review Simon Schama's Power of Art
A review of the book "Simon Schama's Power of Art", which looks at the pivotal artwork in the lives of eight famous artists.
Alla Prima: A Guide to Traditional Direct Painting by Al Gury
My review of the book "Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting" by Al Gury, who is chair of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, USA.
The Art Atlas
A review of "The Art Atlas" edited by John Onians, which surveys painting, sculpture and other arts across the globe.
Andrew Wyeth Biography by Richard Meryman
A review of the biography of artist Andrew Wyeth by Richard Meryman.
Book Review: A to Z Treasure Hunt by Alice Melvin
My review of the "A to Z Treasure Hunt" by Alice Melvin, which is meant for kids but will give grown-ups some mixed media creative fun too.
Art Psalms by Alex Grey
A review of the book "Art Psalms", written and illustrated by artist Alex Grey.
Willem De Kooning Biography
A review of the biography of the artist Willem de Kooning by Mark Stevens and Annalyn Swan. It’s a book that’ll inspire many an aspiring artist and shows just how much hard work and dedication it takes to be a successful artist.
Review: Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine
My review of the mixed media art magazine called Cloth Paper Scissors.
Classical Painting Atelier by Juliette Aristides
A review of the book by painter Juliette Aristides on traditional studio practice, entitled "Classical Painting Atelier".
Artists and Their Studios
My review of the book "Artists and Their Studios" written by Michael McNay with photographs by Eamonn McCabe.
Hidden in the Shadow of the Master by Ruth Butler
My review of the book "Hidden in the Shadow of the Master" by Ruth Butler, on the model-wives of Cezanne, Monet, and Rodin.
Skydyes: A Visual Guide to Fabric Painting
A review of the book "Skydyes: A Visual Guide to Fabric Painting" by Mickey Lawler.
The Artist Gallery Partnership, A Practical Guide to Consigning Art
A review of a book that's an in-depth look at what's involved in consignment selling of your art with a gallery in the USA.
The Creative License by Danny Gregory
A review of the book "The Creative License" by Danny Gregory, which says it's about "giving yourself permission to be the artist you truly are". So, does it?