Reading art

"It is Spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems."—Rainer Maria Rilke. Book lovers and lovers of spring will enjoy seeing these 17 stunning works of art that celebrate springtime reading.

Library patrons make excellent art models.

Several weeks ago I stumbled upon this picture somewhere... out there... on the net. After a bit of searching, I came up with the original. It is titled "The Reader's Path", which was digitally created by "jerry8448". I purchased a 20" x 30" print of it from Deviant Art. http://browse.deviantart.com/art/The-Reader-s-Path-345536889 (Notice the names of the books …

Has anyone ever asked you to read books to change your life? Here are the 21 best life-changing books that altered my understanding of life. (+ some more from recent years)

z- Woman Sitting on Pile of Books, w Cat

Would you hang one of these literary prints in your writing office? http://writersrelief.com/

This daily weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums.

Tips about taking artist reference photos of friends and family to work on figurative watercolor painting. A little planning goes a long way.

Reviews of five great books on friendship