Sketch! Book Review

An inspirational manual for integrating sketching into daily life for artists and non-artists alike. 
     Urban sketching--the process of sketching on the go as a regular practice--is a hot trend in the drawing world. In this aspirational guide, French artist France Belleville-Van Stone offers motivation to move beyond the comfort zone, as well as instruction on turning rough sketches into finished work. By sharing her own creative process, which includes sketching by hand and digitally, Belleville-Van Stone emboldens readers to craft a method of their own and devote more time to art, even if it's just 10 minutes a day. Sketch will inspire artists both established and aspiring to rethink their daily practice, sketch for the pure joy of it, and document their lives and the world around them

*My Review*

I had gotten this book for my daughter for Christmas, but honestly...I may just keep it for myself. lol

This book is separated into six chapters. The first chapter covers the preliminaries, the second chapter covers what supplies are needed, the third chapter is basic techniques, the fourth chapter is drawing when time and resources are limited, chapter 5 is going digital and chapter 6 is prompts. I have always loved drawing, and consider myself to be pretty good at it. My daughter will absolutely love this book! It will also prove how serious she is about getting better at draw drawing.

This book would be a great add to your home library, no matter if you are a beginner or a pro at drawing!

*Disclaimer* I received this book free of charge from bloggingforbooks.org in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book review: Joy The Baker Homemade Decadence

Joy Wilson believes that everything is better with pie. And caramel. And definitely ice cream. Her world is pretty sweet: she dabbles daily in butter and sugar as her blogging alter ego, Joy the Baker. Her new book, Joy the Baker Homemade Decadence, is packed with 125 of Joy’s favorite, supereasy, most over-the-top, totally delicious treats, such as Dark Chocolate, Pistachio, and Smoked Sea Salt Cookies; Butterscotch Cream Pie with Thyme-Marshmallow Meringue; Mint Chocolate Chip Cake; and Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. After all, every day is an opportunity for sweets.

My Review:

In Homemade Decadence Joy Wilson has created 125 recipes The photos in this book make your mouth water just looking at them! I have not baked all 125 *yet*, but I plan on trying every one of them at least once! I can tell you that all of the recipes I've tried from this book so far has left me speechless and craving more!  

Absolutely love this impressive collection of recipes from Joy the Baker!

Disclaimer: I received this book from blogging for books in exchange for my honest review.