Description
Be inspired by Marjolein Bastin's passion for the natural world in this unique, inspirational sketchbook.
The artist keeps detailed sketchbooks of the things she encounters in nature, combining both art and words. She draws inspiration from these sketchbooks to create her fully wrought, exquisitely detailed pieces of art. This book features sketches selected by Marjolein, with facing pages showing her finished art that was inspired by the sketches. Blank pages are included after each beautiful spread for the user's own drawings and thoughts. With a durable cover, an envelope in the back for nature finds, and a bound ribbon bookmark, this sketchbook is both beautiful and useful.
About the Author
Marjolein Bastin creates artwork for greetings cards, calendars, dinnerware, bedding, gifts, and more. Through her art and words, Marjolein offers people a simple reminder to pause and enjoy nature and allow it to be a source of serenity, energy, and healing. Finding inspiration in a bird lighting on a branch or a leaf drying in the autumn sun, Marjolein takes long walks each day to seek new ideas for her artwork and her writings.
Reviews
"Bastin's handsome book is meant to be carried, tucked into a rucksack with pencils and watercolors, to be used in the field to capture 'experiences, observations and nature finds.'" (California Fall Color)
Book Information
ISBN 9781449495961
Author Marjolein Bastin
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing
Weight(grams) 544g
Dimensions(mm) 224mm * 173mm * 23mm
The artist keeps detailed sketchbooks of the things she encounters in nature, combining both art and words. She draws inspiration from these sketchbooks to create her fully wrought, exquisitely detailed pieces of art. This book features sketches selected by Marjolein, with facing pages showing her finished art that was inspired by the sketches. Blank pages are included after each beautiful spread for the user's own drawings and thoughts. With a durable cover, an envelope in the back for nature finds, and a bound ribbon bookmark, this sketchbook is both beautiful and useful.
About the Author
Marjolein Bastin creates artwork for greetings cards, calendars, dinnerware, bedding, gifts, and more. Through her art and words, Marjolein offers people a simple reminder to pause and enjoy nature and allow it to be a source of serenity, energy, and healing. Finding inspiration in a bird lighting on a branch or a leaf drying in the autumn sun, Marjolein takes long walks each day to seek new ideas for her artwork and her writings.
Reviews
"Bastin's handsome book is meant to be carried, tucked into a rucksack with pencils and watercolors, to be used in the field to capture 'experiences, observations and nature finds.'" (California Fall Color)
Book Information
ISBN 9781449495961
Author Marjolein Bastin
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing
Weight(grams) 544g
Dimensions(mm) 224mm * 173mm * 23mm
