Kareni Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 My adult daughter has expressed an interest in doing more art this year, and I'm looking for a book or two to send her. Do I have more specific details? No. She's not (historically been) a painter though she does have some watercolors. She's done most of her art with colored pencils (Lyra). She recently spent an afternoon using oil pastels for the first time. She took a college level intro art class some years ago and did a variety of (lovely) pieces with graphite pencils. Any books need to be available through Book Depository as they have free worldwide shipping, and my daughter lives in Seoul. Do you have any suggestions? Your help is appreciated. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Would she be interested in art photography? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I can't find the book I want to suggest. (It's a specific book of daily prompts for art. Google is letting me down and I can't find it on my shelf) Hope you get some good suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 10 hours ago, Chris in VA said: Would she be interested in art photography? Thanks for the suggestion, Chris. I'm not sure if that is something she's considered. Hmm.... Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, happi duck said: I can't find the book I want to suggest. (It's a specific book of daily prompts for art. Google is letting me down and I can't find it on my shelf) That does sound intriguing, happi duck. If you find the title, please post again. Might it be here, here, or here? Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Kareni said: That does sound intriguing, happi duck. If you find the title, please post again. Might it be here, here, or here? Regards, Kareni My kids have that first book- 642 Things to Draw They found it too easy and its a daily prompt type of book for art.If you think she would like that then that is good but mine did not get into it.The easiest thing I can suggest is maybe get a class on Bluprint?She can do it at any time she wants and can use it for a long time. My DD took a class and the instructor used The watercolorist's Essential Notebook but she felt it was outdated.I can ask DD if she has any other books she tried and update this Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Kareni said: That does sound intriguing, happi duck. If you find the title, please post again. Might it be here, here, or here? Regards, Kareni Not any of those. I haven't found the title I'm thinking of yet 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Maybe a dvd or streaming video rather than a book? A Great Course on art? A subscription to Creative Live or MasterClass? I have a bunch of art books, and some are pretty good, but I think a video with movement is easier to follow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) This is not what you are asking for, but here it is anyway because my art student daughter loves it: The Secret Lives of Colour by Kassia St. Clair. https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Secret-Lives-of-Colour/9781473630819 It's not instructional; maybe inspirational? Edited January 16, 2020 by marbel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 The Tao of Watercolor is one I’ve enjoyed and that’s on Book Depository 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, marbel said: This is not what you are asking for, but here it is anyway because my art student daughter loves it: The Secret Lives of Colour by Kassia St. Clair. https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Secret-Lives-of-Colour/9781473630819 It's not instructional; maybe inspirational? That definitely looks intriguing! Thank you, marbel. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 16 minutes ago, Pen said: The Tao of Watercolor is one I’ve enjoyed and that’s on Book Depository Here's the link for others who might be curious. And that looks nifty, too! Thank you, Pen. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, mominco said: My kids have that first book- 642 Things to Draw They found it too easy... Thank you for the feedback, mominco. 2 hours ago, mominco said: The easiest thing I can suggest is maybe get a class on Bluprint?She can do it at any time she wants and can use it for a long time. I'm not familiar with Blueprint; clearly, it's time for some research. 2 hours ago, mominco said: I can ask DD if she has any other books she tried and update this Kareni I'd appreciate that! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, happi duck said: I haven't found the title I'm thinking of yet 😞 I live in hope! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Pen said: A subscription to Creative Live or MasterClass? I have a bunch of art books, and some are pretty good, but I think a video with movement is easier to follow. I hear you on learning from a video. (I have to admit to liking the idea of having something to unwrap/open.) Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) Dd (daughter duck) to the rescue! It's 365 A Daily Creativity Journal that I was thinking of: https://www.bookdepository.com/365-New-Expanded-Edition-Noah-Scalin/9780760350089?ref=grid-view&qid=1579149569049&sr=1-1 It is a bunch of different prompts. The author used the same theme thru a whole year but it is open ended and doesn't need a theme. Edited January 16, 2020 by happi duck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, happi duck said: Dd (daughter duck) to the rescue! It's 365 A Daily Creativity Journal that I was thinking of: https://www.bookdepository.com/365-New-Expanded-Edition-Noah-Scalin/9780760350089?ref=grid-view&qid=1579149569049&sr=1-1 Please thank daughter duck for me. This book does look quite promising! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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