Doodles Unleashed

There are so many wonderful new art books coming out these days---it's awesome.  I love that artists are getting a chance to offer the world their unique perspectives and techniques and that so many students are able to learn from these inspiring people---inpiration at our fingertips!  I recently had the pleasure of reading Traci Bautista's newest book, "Doodles Unleashed."  I must say, after page one, I was feeling all sorts of inspired.  As a semi-traditional painter---you know, I use paint and brushes and that's pretty much it, I was really inspired by Traci's use of so many different materials to make marks, stamps and stencils.  I'm thinking, "Geez.  I need to mix it up!" 

I also love Traci's encouraging words and "just go for it" attitude.  This is something I bring into my own workshops, so it was great to see another artist whole-heartedly giving so much permission.  Sometimes I think that's all we need---permission to start, permission to explore and permission to figure it out as we go.  Amen.

I have yet to meet the author of this lovely book, but her good energy oozes off the pages and I hope our creative paths cross one of these days soon.  For now, I will keep picking up her book when I need a bit of inspiration and a reminder to keep exploring in new ways.  Even though I preach that kind of exploration, it is so damn easy to forget!  Thanks ,Traci, for reminding me and for creating such a wonderful book.  I'm sure it will inspire many.

 

 

Comments

[Traci Bautista]

Flora, thanks for the mention of my book and for sharing in my creative journey. Amen to permission to explore and PLAY! And..yes..I hope our paths will cross soon. :) Artful hugs..xo~Traci

[Miriam Miller]

This is so ironic-I took Traci's class online strathmore artist last month and is was so FUN!I do love the new ideas of anything goes on your paper. Here I am taking your class now and loving it Flora!Thanks to both of you for inspiring me.

[Jayme Fisher]

I really enjoyed your review! I am catching up Doodles Unleashed book tour. Now, I just want the book even more. thank you so much!

[MB Shaw]

And *you* are inspiring me to play with your amazing class. Geez, I paint all the time (as you know) but somehow your class has allowed me to revisit my painting roots and I am feeling a lot more freedom without judging myself so much. And Flora, I think you would adore Traci, she is such an authentic and lovely human being. You two must meet soon :)

[Spaark.wordpress.com]

I just took a Traci course online with Strathmore. Full of lots of useful info and tips and tricks for mark making. I may have to get the book! I am typing with my hands covered in paint...just taking a break to let some layers dry. Still loving your process! Would love to hook up with you and Liza in Melbourne...dreams..oh so good... x