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Sharpie Art Workshop: Techniques and Ideas for Transforming Your World Paperback – July 1, 2015

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"Slim and unique, this "catalog of inspiration" enthusiastically celebrates the mighty marker." - Publishers Weekly



"This lively manual pays tribute to the ubiquitous, universal, and highly user-friendly Sharpie marker. Many readers will be surprised to learn that there are dozens of types of Sharpie available today, which Goodman (design, Sch. of Visual Arts; coauthor, 40 Days of Dating) delineates in the introduction. A clever history of the marker, rendered in Sharpie, introduces the guide included in the introduction. The heart of the guide is the many short creativity exercises that are meant to inspire readers to try new things and surprise themselves. Various artists share their own Sharpie experiments, with lots of tips and intriguing ideas thrown in along the way. These permanent markers can be used on almost anything, giving the reader the sense of open-ended possibility and immediacy. VERDICT This title holds wide appeal for young, mature, beginner, and seasoned artists alike." - Library Journal

About the Author

Timothy Goodman is a designer, illustrator, and art director running his own studio in New York City. His clients include Airbnb, Google, Adobe, Ford, J.Crew, MoMA, Target, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. He graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he now teaches. He has received awards from American Illustration, the Art Directors Club, Communication Arts, Print, the Society of Publication Designers, and the Type Directors Club, among others. In 2013, Timothy co-created a personal project with Jessica Walsh, fortydaysofdating.com, which has received over 10 million unique visitors and has been featured in news outlets around the world. The book 40 Days of Dating: An Experiment was published in January 2015 by Abrams. Timothy's Instagram writing series "Memories of a Girl I Never Knew" was exhibited at the concept store Colette in Paris, France. He lectures frequently about his work. Tim is the author of the successful Sharpie Art Workshop.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockport Publishers (July 1, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1631590480
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1631590481
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.63 x 0.63 x 11.25 inches
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    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 176 ratings

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Timothy Goodman is an award-winning artist, graphic designer, author and public speaker. His art and words have populated walls, buildings, packaging, shoes, clothing, books, magazine covers and galleries all over the world for brands such as Nike, Apple, Google, MoMA, Netflix, Tiffany & Co., Samsung, Yves Saint Laurent, Uniqlo, Target, The New Yorker and The New York Times. He also regularly partners with not-for-profit organizations to create art for schools. He’s the author of Sharpie Art Workshop and the co-creator of several social experiments including the viral blog and book 40 Days of Dating (whose TV rights were optioned to Netflix) and 12 Kinds of Kindness which was featured on NPR and The New York Times. His first solo gallery exhibition, I’m Too Young To Not Set My Life On Fire, was on view in Manhattan in 2021. He teaches at School of Visual Arts, regularly speaks around the world at creative conferences. He lives in New York City.

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Customers find the illustrations fun to look at and engaging. They also say the book is not very informative and a waste of money. Opinions are mixed on the content, with some finding it good and inspiring, while others say it's repetitive and not very educational. Readers also have mixed feelings about the writing style, with others finding it conversational and engaging, while still others find it repetitive and like an advertisement for Sharpie.

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10 customers mention "Visuals"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations fun to look at and the themes that can be explored, such as creating patterns or drawing on.

"...There are themes that you can explore, such as creating patterns, or drawing on objects that are discarded or neglected around the house...." Read more

"...of work from artists working in the genre, with short explanations of artistic prompts and jumping off points...." Read more

"This book is a super quick read. Lots of great illustrations with sharpie abound which is the reason for my 4 star rating...." Read more

"...Cool world to see into and a great jumping off point for finding your own voice." Read more

7 customers mention "Entertainment value"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, inspiring, and fun. They also say it's a fun book on Sharpie marker art.

"...Overall, it's an interesting book that doodlers, sketchers or marker users might like...." Read more

"Kind of fun to page through, and has lots of links to artists' pages. Heavy on lettering for my taste...." Read more

"...because Sharpies ROCK and it is so relaxing to just sit and let your creativity flow. No rules and no judgement." Read more

"Fast read, not as in depth as I expected but good for getting the creative juices flowing. But I probably would not recommend it to others." Read more

3 customers mention "Artists"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the artists in the book very talented.

"...I especially liked the profiles of various artists and examples of their work...." Read more

"...Also highlights a lot of other very talented artists. Really enjoyable read. Keep up the great work Tim!" Read more

"Very, very inspiring to my artist soul! Has many of examples of practicing techniques." Read more

13 customers mention "Content"9 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the content. Some find the book has good tips, inspiration, and great project ideas. They also say it contains a lot of information and possibilities. However, some customers feel the book is repetitive and not very informative.

"...be helpful to anyone who uses Sharpies because it displays the versatility of the product...." Read more

"...I had no idea that Sharpies were as flexible as they are. Lots of possibilities. I'm looking forward to seeing what projects I can come up with...." Read more

"This book was extremely repetitive,not very informative and a waste of money. Very disappointing...." Read more

"I enjoyed breezing through this book. The best bits are the project ideas and links to other artists website to checkout their work." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style. Some find the book written in a conversational tone, with big fonts and fun art. Others say it reads more like an advertisement for Sharpie.

"...The book's written in a conversational tone with big fonts that are accompanied by fun art...." Read more

"...Heavy on lettering for my taste. I was really hoping for practical tips on getting the ink to stick to various types of surfaces...." Read more

"...'s past teaching experience, coupled with his lighthearted, conversational tone, made it feel as if your peppy friend just stopped by to color with..." Read more

"...It does not offer this and reads more like an advertisement for sharpie." Read more

6 customers mention "Overall quality"0 positive6 negative

Customers find the book not very informative and a waste of money. They also say it has limited value for business users.

"...Very disappointing. I purchased it to learn how to use sharpies on dinnerware as suggested by the description and cover...." Read more

"...Kind of boring book and it's kind of sleezy that I only got half the item...." Read more

"First half of book is nothing but useless filler about artists who use Sharpies and photos of Sharpies...." Read more

"Not what I expected and has limited value for business users." Read more

A good book but could use with more artwork and less casual prose...
3 out of 5 stars
A good book but could use with more artwork and less casual prose...
There are many parts I enjoy about this book. It reminds me of Mike Rohde's sketchnote books* (*in fact Mike Rohde is referenced a few times in this book).The artists that the author uses to showcase are nice, but however I wish more of each artists work was displayed and more examples of their process was written about; that would make for a more comprehensive book.However, the author is extremely casual in his prose to the point that it feels more like "articles" written on a tumblr blog than a published book. I am not against a more loose way of speaking, but there is almost too much of a freedom in how things are written about.As a professional working artist myself I appreciate the notion of freedom of expression as much as any other artist, but I also like to know that there are rules and structure to the methods and practices mentioned in the book. Instead of explaining more of the process the author displays some work and basically says "Now you try it!".However, the writing style of this book and it's structure read like it's written for a very casual reader. This book seems to be written for people who want to draw as a hobby. However, and I cannot stress this enough, even the most rudimentary "how-to" art book has more substantial instruction.I will say that it is an easy read and you can consume it in less than an hour. The book serves more as a reference of art style than anything else.Perhaps a more comprehensive version will be written or a supplemental book.It's inexpensive so I recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2015
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 This seems like a book that markets Sharpie markers but it goes a bit deeper than that.

Timothy Goodman is an illustrator, design and AD from New York and he loves using those Sharpie markers.

This book is about what you can draw on with Sharpies and features the artworks of other artists who use these markers. The book's written in a conversational tone with big fonts that are accompanied by fun art.

After a few pages showing you what are the types of Sharpie markers available in the market, it goes into the history, and then the different types of creative work created with them. There are artists who use the markers to draw, doodle, write, decorate gifts, create murals, draw on skateboards, on plates and other objects that can be drawn on.

There are themes that you can explore, such as creating patterns, or drawing on objects that are discarded or neglected around the house. Then it features artists who have created works with that particular theme.

The main thing to note is this is more of an inspirational type of book rather than instructional. The instructions come in the form of one page with brief few paragraphs describing the themes or styles you can use with the Sharpies, followed by examples.

Overall, it's an interesting book that doodlers, sketchers or marker users might like.

(See more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
A good portion of the book was photographic examples of work from artists working in the genre, with short explanations of artistic prompts and jumping off points. The author's past teaching experience, coupled with his lighthearted, conversational tone, made it feel as if your peppy friend just stopped by to color with you.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
This will be helpful to anyone who uses Sharpies because it displays the versatility of the product. Numerous people who have created art and designs with Sharpie pens are shown with their work. Sharpies force you to commit to the line. The spontaneity that results is what makes it fun.
Anybody old enough to hold a pencil can use one. Because of the lasting results, parental guidance is definitely advised if you don't want "free styling" on your walls. So whether seasoned professional, who feels their work has gone stale, or a beginner, there's something to take away from the Sharpie Art Workshop. The different nibs now available start at very fine, and go to very bold, in an array of colors. Metallics expand the possibilities. Depending on the specific use, marking is possible on ceramic, fabric, metal, wood, canvas, etc. Lots of summer camp projects could be done, especially designs on small stones, popular right now. Sharpies are not just for making yard sale signs. But, if that's your goal, this might be the spark that brings in the buyers.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2016
Kind of fun to page through, and has lots of links to artists' pages. Heavy on lettering for my taste. I was really hoping for practical tips on getting the ink to stick to various types of surfaces. This is more like, "You could draw on your shoes! Or your hat!" One of my three stars is just because the author seems like a nice guy. Wouldn't have bought it if I'd seen the whole thing in a bookstore.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015
Timothy Goodman's book about a writing utensil will arouse a creative creature from even the most linear of souls. Less about the brilliance of his own content and designs, (but let's be real, they are brilliant), more about the way each page propels the reader toward action. Deceptively simple in plot, Sharpie Art Workshop remains true to its title and really is a workshop. Maybe fellow designers and artists delight in the whimsy and charm of the illustrations and the novelty of "sharpie art" as some recommendations highlight below. But, non 'creatives' like me, might find that their world really is transformed. There's a page dedicated to the scribble. Let it not just be a lesson in scribble, but a lesson in seeing the world and art differently. You'll find yourself doodling out a post-it-note comic and discover the problem solving piece need for your next work dilemma.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
This book was extremely repetitive,not very informative and a waste of money. Very disappointing. I purchased it to learn how to use sharpies on dinnerware as suggested by the description and cover. It does not offer this and reads more like an advertisement for sharpie.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2015
Great book! I learned of several types of Sharpies that I didn't have - and of course now I have them & love them. There were lots of ideas on how to use Sharpies for decorative purposes. I usually make personalized cards for my family & friends, but now I know there so much more I can do with them! I've already decorated a pair of old tennies (Nice!!) and I'm mulling over doing some wall art. Or just some pictures. The different marking tips, ink types, and colors really just leave the door wide open for whatever you want to do with them.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
This book is a super quick read. Lots of great illustrations with sharpie abound which is the reason for my 4 star rating. Some interesting ideas to get started on creative projects are also spread throughout the book. Not sure if it is a keeper but a quick one time read for sure.
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Robert D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un ouvrage stimulant!
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2019
Ce livre est une source formidable d'idées pour entraîner sa créativité quand on veut dessiner au Sharpie ou tout autre type de feutres et de crayons. Le livre que j'ai reçu rapidement était en parfaite condition et bien protégé dans une enveloppe coussinée.
Je suis très content de cette découverte, du prix que j'ai payé et du service offert par Amazone.ca.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro para la mente Creativa
Reviewed in Mexico on April 25, 2018
Al comprarlo no pensé que con solo un marcador podrías tener tantas opciones de uso. Un libro que muestra la creatividad de varías formas.
T G Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Sharpie Inspiration!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2017
A really great little book chock full of sharpie inspired inspiration. I've already decorated the skin on my banjo! If you're a serial scribbler or demon doodler just get it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Sharpie Inspiration!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2017
A really great little book chock full of sharpie inspired inspiration. I've already decorated the skin on my banjo! If you're a serial scribbler or demon doodler just get it.
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Sue Maynes
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth having!
Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2018
Definitely worth having in my art library
Paoli
5.0 out of 5 stars Neue Inspirationen!
Reviewed in Germany on November 27, 2015
Ich hab mich sofort in das Buch verliebt. Als Grafik Designerin suche ich immer nach einem neuen Zugangspunkt zur Kreativität und das ist mir durch dieses Buch eindeutig gelungen. Timothy Goodman hat schon einige sehr inspirierende Bücher auf den Markt gebracht und dies ist eines von ihnen. Toll für jeden, der sich etwas austoben will und bereit ist, neue Techniken auszuprobieren.
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