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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg is humorous mystery that well deserves the Newberry award. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Art
Watercolor Thank-You Cards
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Although I’ve always loved art, I never dabbled in watercolors until I hit 40. One way I learned to share my art was by giving it away as thank-you cards. In this post, I share some favorites hopefully inspire you to try the same! Continue reading
Metal Detecting Recap – Early 2025
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I’m breaking into new territory with this recap of my metal-detecting finds from early 2025! This blog has long been focused on book reviews only with some articles besides. I also want to share some of my favorite hobbies—hope you enjoy! Continue reading
Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson (2019)
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A precursor to The God of the Garden (2021), this earlier Andrew Peterson book is all about the art and discipline of writing, with a heavy focus on writing music. It’s ultimate theme is that all humans are made in … Continue reading
How to Be an Artist by Jerry Saltz, (2020)
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It’s interesting. My copy of this book has an autograph inside that says (in fluid sketch): “Jerry Saltz did not sign this because of COVID-19”—-and the “o” in “of” is the left eyeglass of a hand-drawn self-portrait. I might have … Continue reading
The Mincing Mockingbird by Matt Adrian (2012)
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The Mincing Mockingbird: Guide to Troubled Birds by Matt Adrian (2012) – An authoritative illustrated compendium to be consulted in the event of an infant or small child being torn apart by a murder of crows I love birds. I … Continue reading
Ruins by Peter Kuper (2015)
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First off, this graphic novel for adults is beautifully done. I’m relatively new to the genre, so although Peter Kruper likely has a big name in the biz, he’s new to me. But I loved his artwork in Ruins, my … Continue reading
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud (1993)
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It’s weird when you realize how long a great book like this has been in print, floating through the world for nearly three decades, yet you never knew it. This here is yet another treasure (actually, the original non-fiction treasure) … Continue reading
The Sculptor by Scott McCloud (2015)
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I recently reviewed a favorite non-fiction comic by Scott McCloud, Reinventing Comics, and am currently reading his previous Understanding Comics. Having fallen in love with this guy’s work and mind, I thought I’d try the only graphic novel of his … Continue reading
Reinventing Comics by Scott McCloud (2000)
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How Imagination and Technology Are Revolutionizing an Art Form As we near the end of the year, I’m starting to look back on all the books I’ve read and things I’ve learned, trying to recognize the cream that’s risen to … Continue reading