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Painting,
Photography
& Art Appreciation
Traveling Light
Poetic Photography, November 16, 2006
"One day I wandered to the beach at the end of a chilly,
wet winter's afternoon. I stood alone, on a shimmering expanse
of low-tide sand. In a spitting, twirling wind I watched the sea
and sky shift in harmony from grey to silver to blue to cream to
yellow to bronze to pink to mauve to orange and then join
together and plunge into darkness." ~ Deborah DeWit
Marchant
Traveling Light will inspire you to write more imaginatively,
take pictures with an added sense of introspection and live life
with heightened awareness. Very few books have the ability to
capture the heart almost instantly and yet in Traveling Light
you know you will love this book from the moment you read the
first page.
Lush poetic prose illuminates the pages and introduces us to the
thoughts filtering through a photographer's mind while we
observe the moments captured and lovingly collected in this
captivating book.
The photographs include moments in time from Scotland, France,
England and Western Australia. Stunning images from Oregon,
Indiana, Washington, South Carolina, North Carolina and Missouri
explore her travel experiences closer to home.
Forty-seven gifts of light grace the pages in this poetic work
revealing the inner life of the artist and the external
observations inspiring the artistic life. Each image seems to
reveal a purity within the complexity of scenes ranging from
soft pastel blue ocean waves to mysterious winding staircases
and light filtering through arched doorways tempting you to run
outside into the warmth.
Deborah De Wit Marchant's writing style can leave even the most
astute reader a little breathless. Her creative flow rocks with
the rhythms of an eloquent unveiling of the soul as she pounces
on the perfect description page after page. Even in novels I
have never seen such beauty in the portrayal of landscapes,
moments and images only a language artist could reveal.
~The Rebecca Review
Tim's Vermeer
Stunningly Intricate Documentary, July 8,
2017
Some people watch life happen. Then there are people like Tim
Jenison that make life happen. In this amazing journey over a
period of five years, Tim Jenison attempts to duplicate a
Vermeer painting. It seems impossible at first as he needs to
also recreate the entire room in the painting, a duplicate of
the original. That in itself takes a lot of talent. But what
amazed me was the painting of the rug! Only someone with
superhuman patience could duplicate that. And the intricate work
of the seahorses was beyond comprehension. For someone who
claims not to be an artist, Tim Jenison achieves immense
success. You will be completely spellbound by this intricate
documentary. So the question is: "How do you copy one of
the greatest artists of all time?" Apparently you also need
to be an inventor. If you are a fan of Vermeer this is a must
see! To know how Vermeer created his paintings is very
satisfying information.
~The Rebecca Review
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Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Magic, March 30, 2006
If you dream about painting in your spare moments, perhaps
overlooking a placid lake in the middle of a magical
kingdom...then this book may cause to you wonder why you have
not purchased that portable easel. With this book, paint and
outdoor scenes you can begin to create magical worlds on canvas.
If your art teacher sent you to the library during art class,
the step-by-step instructions could still bring out the artist
in you.
Topics include: Paint, paper, brushes, brushstrokes, color
wheels, color mixing, color blends, washes, painting effects,
how to build a painting, composition, sketching, focal points,
outdoor painting and specific scenes like cherries in a tree.
Projects:
Ballet Shoes
Cherries
Tuscan Landscape
Geese in the Park
Peony in a Jar
Boats on a Canal
Field Gate
Street Scenes
Chair by a Window
Cliffs and a Beach
Portrait
As someone who was sent to the library, I must say this book has
been helpful. I can only say I have an extreme longing to buy
that easel and head for Whidbey Island. I know a beach
there...with a long walking trail. Suddenly a weekend vacation
is sounding like a painting escape. If you love to travel, this
book could be an entryway to memories of your vacations.
I am very excited about this particular book since recently my
kitchen became filled with items decorated in Cherries and I've
been imagining a border around the top filled with cherry art.
The designs shown in this book would be very compatible with
such an idea and all the instructions make painting seem a
dream. Having the book first allows for exploration and
adaptation. Once you have the book, you will know what else you
need to begin a new hobby.
Throughout you will find inspirational paintings, exercises,
step-by-step projects and a desire to leave the house for long
summer days of artistic expression. Once you learn the
techniques, the possibilities are endless. If you have been
looking for a book on watercolors, this is the best one I've
found recently.
~The Rebecca Review
Deluxe Art Set
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Eyewitness Travel Guide for Paris
A Preview of Paris and Travel Guide, April 3, 2007
If you are planning a trip to Paris or enjoy remembering your
trips through travel guides, the Eyewitness Travel Paris Guide
has a lot to offer. While planning a trip you can read all the
detailed descriptions and then later also gain perspective on
where you are in Paris through the detailed maps.
If you plan to take a river tour or want to know what it feels
like to have the Mona Lisa follow you around the Louvre (really
she seems to see you no matter where you are standing by her
portrait), then this book gives you an idea of where you will be
at any point in time on a tour. A tour is an excellent choice,
but this book will give you all the details you need to truly
appreciate your Paris experience.
Full-color illustrations show details of the Seine and all the
essential places to visit including the Musee du Louvre,
Notre-Dame Cathedral and Eiffel Tower. Details are given on how
to take a Seine Cruise and with this book you will be able to
identify the buildings along the river as you cruise by them on
a pleasure-cruise boat. Some of the highlights include
information on:
Place du Tertre - highest point in Paris, also see the
Street-by-Street map of Montmartre
Champs-Elysses
The Louvre Collection - Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa and a Gallery
Guide
The History of Paris
The Palace and Gardens of Versailles
Eight Guided Walks - Choose from a variety of 90 minute walks
around Paris
Restaurants
Where to Stay
If you love the travel guide for Paris, you may also want to
look for the Eyewitness Travel Provence & The Cote D'Azur.
~The Rebecca Review
Open Your Heart with Art
Improve Your Life with Art, April 23, 2007
"Without creation there is nothing new...God is the
creator. We as human are creative, listening to the silence and
allowing spirit to flow through us." ~ pg. 7, Interview
with Steven Zuckerman
Open Your Heart with Art is a selection from a new book series
about mastering life through what you know and love. Through
accessing your inner wisdom you can lead a more inspired life.
In this book you reconnect with your creative side and
rediscover all you love about art.
This book begins with an interview with Romero Britto, Richard
Humphreys, Dan Decker, Tom Dressen and Steven Zuckerman, then it
moves on to a number of projects and ideas. The main chapters
cover ideas about Tools and Techniques, Spending Time Creating,
and explains How to Build a Creative Life.
I think this book will be especially appreciated by anyone who
loves artistic expression or who wants to enhance life through
new and exciting avenues of experience. Through reading this
book you can learn how to reconnect with your inner artist
through the exploration of painting, drawing, sculpting or
working on a scrapbook or journal. Some of the ideas like the
section on beading is a brief introduction to the craft as are
the areas of quilt making and crochet. These are areas you can
research further if you find them to be intriguing. I thought
the ideas about edible art sounded rather fun and the project
with caramel corn will be enjoyed by the entire family.
The book concludes with more interviews with Jimmy McDaniel,
Leona Toppel and Ashie Hirji. The interviews at the beginning
and end of the book present the viewpoints of artists, actors,
teachers and musicians. The entire book brings a deeper
understanding to art and what it means to us as human beings
seeking to find a spiritual expression through art.
"Much like the poet who weaves a story of memories forged
into literary sculpture, crafted from letters and spaces, each
item gathered holds such a connection for the artists, through
rarely is that story told. For the most part, people connect
with and comment on a completed piece." ~ pg. 121
~The Rebecca Review
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