Sketch! France Belleville- Van Stone

Get your drawing choice drawing pad, select your favorite drawing implement, and get cozy with this inspirational drawing diary of sorts. Go on a journey with an untrained artist, as she sketches her way into the category of accomplished artist. Learn how she began, what tools she uses, how to go digital and finding the time to draw. Flip through these pages and feel as if you are sitting down with the artist having an exclusive conversation. Get a peek at her sketches, the finished and left un-done. You'll even go on an alphabetical adventure of inspired ideas for your next sketch. So sit down, and sketch! Very enjoyable book! I was pleased right away by the publishing of this book. The pages are supple, but pliable at the same time. The creative cut and layout are very esthetically pleasing. And the book it's self is a fun quick read. I wouldn't recommend this as a guide or how-to type book. But more of an artists journey and discoveries as she learned to draw. But I would recommend it as inspirational.just seeing her start to finish, and utilizing a lot of her great and simple tips. Fun book for any sketchers collection.

A Kitchen in France

Follow Mimi Thorisson around on her farm with her large family as she shows you in beautiful full color, the process of farm fresh to table ready. Read her experiences and expertise as you prepare some of her delightful meals. Get cozy, and bring your appetite, because this French farmhouse table is set to impress. Your taste buds won't be disappointed when they discover the food is as good as it looks. Sink your teeth into a tomato tart, duck confit parmentier, Chou farçi or harvest soup. And don't forget to compliment it with a glass of comforting red. When you decide it's time to move onto the coffee, be sure to bring out the toulousaine violet meringues, galette pèrougienne or crêpes with salted-butter caramel. Your belly full, sweet tooth satisfied, this is sure to be a visual, intellectual and tangible feast for all ! This book is wonderful. So many great recipes to try. So very French. And more than the recipes, I loved how the photography transported me into her world. And her stories gave character to the foods she prepared. It made me long for a life like hers. (The farmhouse, fresh food, cozy cooking kind). This is a great book for foodies and French lovers alike. I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.