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Liked It “If you love to have a pen in hand for small sketches, or even if you just dream of, don't skip these books. The first one is a strong story of returning to creativity, the second, the guidelines to get there, a pen in hand. |
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“If you love to have a pen in hand for small sketches, or even if you just dream of, don't skip these books. The first one is a strong story of returning to creativity, the second, the guidelines to get there, a pen in hand.
Isabel F wrote this review Tuesday, April 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Isabel”
“This was a great read. Sometimes when the juices run low, it's good to pick something up that shakes the dust of my eyes and pushes me to see things differently. You can't help but feel like picking up a pen and scribbling somewhere after just flicking through the pages.”
Ramesh T wrote this review Sunday, November 30 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Danny Gregory is a force of nature when it comes to creativity and especially creating illustrated journals. This book works as a sequel to Everyday Matters, and has looks of support for the aspiring sketcher. His argument, if you can learn to drive a car, you can learn to pay attention to the ordinary aspects of your life and draw/write about them. There are lots of illustrations and motivational quotes, lots of suggestions for getting started and overcoming self-doubt.”
sthurner wrote this review Sunday, November 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“While it didn't quite inspire me to sit down and draw, this book did open my eyes to how powerful having some creative outlet can be in a person's life.”
Katy P wrote this review Thursday, April 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love this book--it stays near the top of the book pile on my coffeetable and whenever I open it, it inspires me to draw something. And then, having made a little sketch, I may even move on to painting or collaging, or not. Might just think about taking a sketch book next time I venture outdoors. This is an excellent starting point for those who feel compelled to create but have a hard time getting started.
Susan H wrote this review Thursday, January 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
And I also love Danny Gregory's story, told in his previous book "Everyday Matters," of a person who had a great desire to be an artist but who was sidetracked by a career in advertising. Then his young wife had a horrendous accident and, in dealing with this life-altering crisis, his whole perspective changed. He started drawing and that sensitized him to a whole new level of seeing and being.”“Funny, humane, and practical. This is a creativity book without all of the new-age, feel-good, spiritual b.s. I despise. Danny Gregory is all about you getting yourself off your butt and drawing.”
Zhenia O wrote this review Wednesday, December 5 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a good, inspiring book about drawing and the power it can have in your life. Mr. Gregory worked in advertising for many years and finally gave it up to become an artist, and began keeping sketchbooks as a way to grow. He gives lots and lots of examples and tips on what you can do yourself to enhance your creativity and draw more. His drawings are beautiful and for the most part his prose is very upbeat and made me want to get out there and draw.
bookdreamer wrote this review Monday, August 20 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I do have one quibble, though, and that's a tiny hint of snobbery in some of his text. For the most part he'll say "do your own thing" or "whatever feels right for you", which I think is the proper way to approach making artwork, but then he'll come out with something like, "only draw in ink" like there's something wrong with pencil. And "you have to go to New York because that's where it's at" which is utter nonsense for many people. This is the kind of thing that makes one think they have to do something a certain way, but to me making art is so personal that I think one should use whatever technique or style they wish.
That being said, I would definitely recommend this book for a good kick in the butt to get out there and get drawing!”
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