Reading this book has been absolute fun and has inspired me to get back into painting myself. 182 pages long with beautiful colored photographs, this book has realigned my creativity in the short time it took to read it.
The first chapter is as far as you need to get to begin feeling your inspiration rise up as you turn the pages. She begins with an explanation as to how 'daily painting' has changed her career and life. In the next few chapters she goes on to address subjects that most art books tend to have, materials, colors, composition, drawing, value, and subject matter. Then in chapter 8, she has instructions as how to "stay fresh and loose with oil paints', which is very helpful. Chapter nine addresses artist's block, an experience known to us all, and she gives very helpful advice on how to break free from the rut. The last two chapters also are immensely helpful..."How to Photograph and Edit Small Paintings" and "Tips for Better Online Sales" are pages that I will be turning back to for some time.
Carol Marine not only incudes her own oil paintings, but also other artists as well. Her main focus is oil painting, but she invites artists to use the daily painting method with all mediums. I will, as I have said before, be referencing this book for some time and would recommend the purchase.
Source: I received a copy of this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.
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