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Mary Engelbreit: The Art And The Artist Hardback

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Hi i just got this book last night as one of my graduation gifts from one of my many Aunts, she thought i would like it caues im planning on attending art school and she thought that this book would encourg me, and it has, even though i just got this book last night. I flip through the pages and i was so amazed at the drawings Mis.Engelbreit has created, she can take her own imagintion and child like expirence and make it come to life on paper.In this book It tells about her life and how she got started, It says that she started out drawing when she was 11 or younger and i belive it caues there is just to much passion in her work for it not to come from starting out in childhood. And her drawing are just mamerizing, I think every drawing she has ever made is in this one book. i mean you can look at this book for hours on end, i stayed up for hours last night just looking at the drawings alone. I think one of the reasons her art sells is becaues out of all the drawing that she has created someone can pick one and relate to it in one way or the other. This is the first book i own from her but it wont be the last. If you are looking for a sentamentle gift or just want a this wonderful book for yourself or LOVE Mary Engelbret's work and want to know about her and know how she got started then buy this book! It's worth every penny!!

I bought this book because i was looking for inspiration for some illustrations for a children's book I am working on, and it worked! I've never bought or seen any of ME's other books, but this one is fabulous! I love reading about her home studio and her experiences trying to make a living off her illustrations. The characters she has created are fantastic! I recommend this to anyone who needs inspiration or who wants to have a lovely book to leave on the coffee table for people to flip through, it's colourful and sweet!

Want to know how Mary got her start? Want to see what she was drawing when she was just a kid? A fan of Mary's? This biography is THE book to get about Mary Engelbreit! Pictures, interesting content, and inspiring writing, this book is worth every penny and will not disappoint!

This is a wonderful book about an artist who seems to catch everyone's thoughts and lives on paper. Her drawings are whimsical and yet, so meaningful. It is a book that most of us can relate to. Everyone can find at least one picture that sums up their mood or the moment.

This book was the first one of Mary's that I purchased and it made me want to have more of her wonderful volumes. When you are not feeling too great, this will cheer you up ... it has the ability to transport you back to your childhood and to happier, gentler times. The artwork is so beautiful and almost edible!

I brought this book for a friend that was into this artists style of Art. According to her this is a great book and gave alot of information on the artist that she didn't know about.

I really miss Mary Engelbreit's magazine. And I know other artists do as well, especially those who sell their own work on ETSY and eBay. The magazine was chock full of artist interviews, collectors' interiors and always came with an Engelbreit paperdoll.

I purchased this book as Ms. Engelbreit's work rose to fame in the late 80's to 90's, her style was unique in it's nostalgic feel and soon illustrators were lifting her checkerboard design and cherries on black background pattern, in hopes of selling their designs to giftware companies. This book describes in detail how this self taught artist honed her personal style and without much education in marketing her work-built a company with several employees, and sucessfully licensed her art on products and even branded her name on mall stores and yes, a magazine.

This book is an intimate and informative read on how Ms. Engelbreit rose to fame and continues to maintain favor in several niche markets. I'd recommend this book to anyone seeking to market their own designs in the greeting card lifestyle arena or to fans of Ms. Engelbreit's art.

This book is a great escape from the everyday world of the ordinary into Mary's world of bright and cheerful whimsy. It's perfect for sitting back and nestling down because of its warm, friendly, and comfortable format. I will buy this for Christmas gifts.