In Picasso Line Drawings and Prints: 44 Illustrations, Dover Publications presents a striking collection that serves as both a study in the simplicity of genius and an exploration of the profound communicative power of line. This concise yet evocative volume offers readers a glimpse into Pablo Picasso’s enduring legacy, showcasing a selection of drawings and prints … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Picasso Line Drawings and Prints: 44 Illustrations
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Picasso Lithographs: 61 Illustrations by Dover Publications
Picasso Lithographs: 61 Illustrations, published by Dover Publications, offers a curated glimpse into the lithographic genius of one of the 20th century’s most prolific artists. The book’s collection, while modest in volume, serves as an incisive study into Picasso’s evolving artistic philosophy, presenting a catalog of 61 works that oscillate between technical mastery and raw, … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Picasso Lithographs: 61 Illustrations by Dover Publications
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Miró Lithographs: 40 Illustrations by Dover Publications
Joan Miró’s visual lexicon—a mesmerizing blend of surreal abstraction and childlike spontaneity—finds a fitting canvas in Miró Lithographs: 40 Illustrations, a volume that distills the artist's lithographic works into an accessible, yet deeply evocative, format. Published by Dover Publications, this collection transcends mere documentation, serving as a bridge between Miró’s enigmatic inner world and the reader’s … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Miró Lithographs: 40 Illustrations by Dover Publications
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World by Gabriel Campanario
Gabriel Campanario’s The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around the World is an illuminating anthology that transcends the boundaries of art instruction and morphs into a cultural journey. This book is not merely a technical guide to the practice of urban sketching but a vibrant tapestry of global perspectives, woven together through the intimate immediacy … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World by Gabriel Campanario
The Adaptable Educator’s Daily Book Review – Blitz Big Book of Cartooning by Bruce Blitz
Bruce Blitz’s Blitz Big Book of Cartooning is a vibrant and comprehensive guide that marries technical instruction with an infectious passion for the art of cartooning. Aimed at artists of all skill levels, the book's unpretentious tone belies the depth of knowledge it offers, making it a remarkable resource for aspiring cartoonists, educators, and even seasoned illustrators … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Daily Book Review – Blitz Big Book of Cartooning by Bruce Blitz
A New Project – Abstract, Cubism, Neo-Expressionism, or something more?
If you've read the last two posts, you know I've decided to do multiple works at the same time, in order to slow down my process and to incorporate more reflection into it. I hope that working in multiple styles and with multiple techniques / materials I will also stave off those moments of self-doubt … Continue reading A New Project – Abstract, Cubism, Neo-Expressionism, or something more?
A New Project – Sawsan’s Elephants
A few years ago I painted an elephant for my wife, Sawsan. It's her favourite painting. It forced me out of my comfort zone to paint in that style and I've wanted to return to it ever since... plans for finishing a teaching degree, relocation to another country, selling house, moving around, and finally settling … Continue reading A New Project – Sawsan’s Elephants
Coltrane – Inspired by Basquiat
Oil Pastels on black construction paper; H-45cm x W-30cm I had a day in my curriculum that needed to be filled... it didn't want to start a new. lesson unit (project) right before the holidays, so I decided to have some fun and do some material exploration work while introducing an artist's work I absolutely … Continue reading Coltrane – Inspired by Basquiat
Raffi – Inspired by Basquiat
Dry (Soft) Pastels on thin drawing paper; H-45cm x W-30cm I had a day in my curriculum that needed to be filled... it didn't want to start a new. lesson unit (project) right before the holidays, so I decided to have some fun and do some material exploration work while introducing an artist's work I … Continue reading Raffi – Inspired by Basquiat
Clyde – Inspired by Basquiat
Dry (Soft) Pastels on thin drawing paper; H-45cm x W-30cm I had a day in my curriculum that needed to be filled... it didn't want to start a new. lesson unit (project) right before the holidays, so I decided to have some fun and do some material exploration work while introducing an artist's work I … Continue reading Clyde – Inspired by Basquiat
The New Renaissance Mindset 