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Art and the Puzzle of Life

August 15, 2013 | Robyn | Comments (0)

  The beauty of life is expressed by many artists.  These are five of my favourite artists.                                                      Always a puzzle.    

The Perfect Cup of Tea

June 4, 2013 | Robyn | Comments (0)

Ever thought about making a teapot, or a tea cosy?  Here are some books that might interest you.                                                                 And for some background reading, something about tea.  The subtitle of this book is – discover happiness and contentment in a perfect cup of tea.  Hmmm.    

Ceramics and Transformation

March 28, 2013 | Robyn | Comments (0)

Ceramics are another art form that intrigues me.  These books are available in the library system.                                                                                                                                           The Transformation By Fire exhibition at the Gardiner Museum in Toronto also caught my attention.  Women overcoming violence […]

Glass as an Art Form

October 11, 2012 | Robyn | Comments (0)

The centuries old art form of working with glass is introduced here in this range of books.  From the Penland Studio master craftspeople, to glass fusing and stained glass, a short history, and ending with a number of contemporary glass artists from the Seattle area.  Inspiration for those interested in glass.         […]

Fashion Illustration

July 19, 2012 | Robyn | Comments (1)

The pleasure of fashion illustration is presented here in some books thatmay interest you.                                                        The clothing of the body in interesting ways.  

Collage and Process

May 24, 2012 | Robyn | Comments (0)

Collage as an art became very popular in the 20th century.  A mixing of images to create a new picture.  For those interested in the art form, some book titles to explore.                                                                   […]

Origami and Design

April 10, 2012 | Robyn | Comments (0)

Origami is a centuries old art form beginning at the latest in the 1600s. If you would like to pursue origami as a craft, these books may interest you.                                                                                                                  Check out the Origami Society of Toronto website for […]

Drawing Lessons

February 10, 2012 | Robyn | Comments (1)

Would you like to learn to draw?  These books may interest you.                                                               Some books that I find inspiring include                   […]

A Creative Space of One’s Own

January 3, 2012 | Robyn | Comments (0)

For the artist in everyone, some books to browse                                                                  Delightful!

The Craft of Jewellery Making

November 26, 2011 | Robyn | Comments (3)

Ever thought about taking up jewellery making as a hobby? Consider some of these books as sources of inspiration:                                                                Enjoy!