Lending

When I first started reading this book, I immediately noticed the tone: kind, positive, inspirational and soft. Not disgustingly so, but in a way that made me really feel inspired.

My overall feeling of this book was it was a book that would be useful for a lot of different types of art and craft. This book is about having confidence, being inspired, get rid of roadblocks and trying new things.

The format of the book incorporates the patterns/projects into the chapters, so they don't seem slapped on because everyone must have projects. I didn't try any of the projects as I cannot craft late at night in bed and I didn't have most of the supplies needed. Still, I though the projects were interesting and would make good exercises for a class.

[a:Kelly Rae Roberts|1390538|Kelly Rae Roberts|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1256313883p2/1390538.jpg] has also peppered the book with interviews with other artists. This also bring some liveliness and interest to the book.

Ms Roberts was interviewed on the Notes from the Voodoo Lounge podcast, 17 November 2009. The podcast is a great companion to this book as it gives just a bit more insight into KRR.

The only thing I didn't like about this book is size of the font. There is a lot of information crammed into this 128 page book, but you might go blind trying to read it.

I think this is a book that I would like to put on my wish list as I think it would be good to dip into on occasion. ( )

As a mixed media artist and avid art journalist I love a book that is a feast for the eyes and the soul. This is such a book. Loaded with inspirational ideas, an abundance of images and heartfelt writing this is a must have for any collection. ( )

This book is a real gem! Not only is each and every page beautiful and stimulating to look at but it is crock full of fabulous techniques that seem complicated when done but are actually really simple to do. It part mixed media art instruction, part creative soul nurturing, part confidence booster a it is filled with Kelly Rae's own artistic trials and her advice for other who also are on this creative path or want to be. She's also managed to get some really inspiring contributing artists and interviewed them on their process and insights on living the creative life. I would give this book 10 stars if I could! ( )