Arts & Crafts Book And Magazine Reviews

How-to books and magazines are a wonderful way to take a learn a craft you can't afford to take as a live or online workshop. If you want to learn a new skill, grown an art business, or simply want to craft to relax, grab a cup of java and delve deep into one of these arts & crafts books.

Art Business Books | Art Books | Craft Books | Mixed Media Books | Magazines

Creative Art Books

Reviews of books that get you to think of arts 'n crafts as more than a hobby that kills time, but as a hobby that heals the heart and soul.

Art Escapes
Follow Dory Kanter on a journey to discovering an "art habit" that inspires you to create art on a daily basis.
Creative Awakenings
Discover the truths about yourself so you can set yourself free...to fly creatively.
Living Into Art
Find out how an art studio helped artists work through personal issues through the use of collage.
Paint Happy
Discover how to let down your perfectionist ways and play with your art.
Real Women Scrap
Discover the importance of having a creative outlet and making time for yourself as a person outside of mom, wife, and workerbee.
Taking Flight
Inspiration and art techniques to give your creative spirit wings.

Arts 'n Crafts Books

Reviews of books related to the subject of art, collage, crafts, composites, manipulation, and other creative art forms.

Papercutting
Papercutting is a simple process of creating complex looking art using iris scissors, 20 # paper, sketches, and your imagination.
Polymer Clay And Mixed Media
Create whimsical creatures, gift tags, and vases using polymer clay and various art supplies.
Sponge Painting
Learn to paint beautiful landscapes using an ordinary sponge.

Mixed Media Art Books

Reviews of books related to mixed media art.

Collage Journeys
Learn to collage using found imagery, papers, and 19 fun how-to projects.
Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed Media Artists
Experimental techniques for composition, layering, texture, imagery, and encaustic.
Vintage Collage-Works
Discover the joy of creating decorative collage using vintage imagery.

Art Magazines

Reviews of magazines related to the subject of art, collage, crafts, composites, manipulation, and other creative art forms. Also magazines related to the business of art.

Art Calendar
Business magazine for artists.
Artful Blogging
Magazines about artists who blog and bloggers who use their creative talents to beautify the world.
Cloth, Paper, Scissors
Technique magazine for creating art with cloth, paper, and mixed media materials.