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  • Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Shambhala; 1st edition (September 28, 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0877739382
  • ISBN-13: 978-0877739388
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.2 x 6.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Must Read for all Artists
By Nat Sak on February 25, 2000
Format: Paperback
What a wonderful book - I go back to it again and again. While "Art and Fear" is a great source of information, it is a little dry. I truly enjoy reading "The Blank Canvas", because it is a concise and witty source of inspiration. I wish I had read it sooner!
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5.0 out of 5 starsexcellent
By A Customer on November 17, 1999
Format: Paperback
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The Blank Canvas is an excellent guide for visual arts students. It is concise, insightful and packed with practical suggestions for `getting started', nurturing ideas and developing one's painting/drawing. All of this valuable advice, plus insights from other painters and illustrations in a little over 100 pages. It's a small treasure. I like this book a lot!. I highly recommend it. Another wonderful, very special book for visual artists is Roberta Weir's The Artist's Way of Seeing.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEnormously helpful strategies to keep from getting stuck
By John Jacobsen on August 23, 1998
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I disagree strongly with the previous review. While this book is targeted at beginning artists, I think there is much to offer those further along in their careers. I return to it regularly. I would also recommend a book called "Art and Fear." They should sell these two books together and make every aspiring artist read them (during breaks from their copious studio work, of course...). It's nice to see a small book like this one packed full of useful ideas.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI SO NEED THIS BOOK!
By Bo Brown on February 21, 2006
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I am one of the "beginning artists" at whom this book is aimed. (Just give me a moment to giggle at the person who complained that a book called "The Blank Canvas" is for painters. Okay, I'm over it.) This concise, easy to digest (but certainly not simplistic) text gives suggestions on how to find subjects on your own, which is where I am in my art, I need to know HOW to get ideas. It's not written in that mucky, "Vein of Metallic Glitter" mode, either. I believe anyone who makes visual art (drawings, paintings, sculpture, computer art, for instance)--and who is "stuck"--will find this useful. Also, it gives very helpful advice on good art habits that will help you keep flexible and open to what actually constitutes a subject. (BTW, if you are a writer, I'd suggest "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott or "Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg, for similar but more writerly :) suggestions.)

Well worth what I paid for it, and a welcome addition to my art library.
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5.0 out of 5 starsclarifying
By mario diaz labastida on June 21, 2001
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small book full of knowledge.if you are a painter,will find answers and solutions for creative blocks. comments on "the studio"(the space for your work), copying, sources and others. read this book ,and feel secure the next time you face a blank canvas.
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1.0 out of 5 starsWhere's the beef? It's not found here.
By A. Reedur on April 23, 2011
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I read reviews of this book and also had it suggested as one of the better ones to have for reference. First of all, to say it is a small book is quite accurate. I read this in light speed. It was definitely not worth the price for me. I found about two sentences that I highlighted and then I stuck it in an envelope and sent it on. It's a lightweight by comparison with other books I've read for inspiration, or as antidote to being blocked. When there are so many good books that can help an artist or creative mind, save your money and choose more wisely than I did. Try "Everyday Matters" by Danny Gregory or one of his other books. I'm sorry I didn't discover them first.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI loved this book
By Pamella Neely on February 27, 2015
Format: Paperback
I loved this book. I write for a living but drew and painted when I was younger. This book is as good as dessert. The writing is clear, lively and easy to read. The ideas are interesting and useful and fresh. It was one of the nicest reading experiences I've had in months.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBlank, Blank
By Arlene Mraz on May 31, 2015
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A must read for anyone with an ounce of artistic verve. You will never just stare at a blank canvas again.....Even if all you can do is spill your coffee on it. mraz
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4.0 out of 5 starsGrows with you. As your craft progresses, you will make it your...

Ok first read through, if you read it again you find yourself highlighting, if you read again you may write in the margins

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Recommended by a friend for the times we as artists have "artists-block". Wonderful book!

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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Blank Canvas

Well worth the read. I thing it is inciteful and inspirational. It is a quick read due to being a short and concise edition.

Published on September 5, 2012 by Nellie14
1.0 out of 5 starsThe biggest fault.

The book has many good points that are reasonable but one glaring fault. This writer believes that you should not use literature as much as you should. Read more

Published on October 1, 2010 by Graham
5.0 out of 5 starsA very enlightening reading for Art students

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Published on February 26, 2006 by Nestor Millan
5.0 out of 5 starsA very good book

I was pleased with the speed in which the book arrived, the condition for being used was good and the book itself was a really good read for someone in a dry spell. Thanks. S. Read more

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