Informative for those considering a career in this field and also an enjoyable read. If you're expecting a discourse on art, perspectives, color theory, this is not that. This is more like having a conversation with a friend, talking about his job (a job he likes.) The section about what tools he uses - which pens, which pencil, which paper - has the feel of being "let in on the secret" of an artist or craftsman of many years experience. Because he also tells you what he doesn't do, and why. Example: Just use cheap paper. No need for expensive imported watercolor or special sketch paper. Also interesting is the information on how he does portions of the work by hand on paper, but other parts with software (I'm not going to spoil the surprise on that one.)
A good portion of the book will give you insights into how he came into his career, and also the broad strokes of his sources of income. Don't expect a spreadsheet of dollars and cents, but he does share his experience with the economics of doing work commissioned by publications vs. selling original drawings.
Full disclosure: I bought the pencil and pens he recommended and used them to draw a squid and an amphibian. About at the skill level of a third-grader. No real increase to my (very low) technical proficiency. But there is value, sometimes, in just being inspired to put your hand to something.
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A good read. More professional autobiography than manual of technique. Recommended.
Informative for those considering a career in this field and also an enjoyable read. If you're expecting a discourse on art, perspectives, color theory, this is not that. This is more like having a conversation with a friend, talking about his job (a job he likes.) The section about what tools he uses - which pens, which pencil, which paper - has the feel of being "let in on the secret" of an artist or craftsman of many years experience. Because he also tells you what he doesn't do, and why. Example: Just use cheap paper. No need for expensive imported watercolor or special sketch paper. Also interesting is the information on how he does portions of the work by hand on paper, but other parts with software (I'm not going to spoil the surprise on that one.) A good portion of the book will give you insights into how he came into his career, and also the broad strokes of his sources of income. Don't expect a spreadsheet of dollars and cents, but he does share his experience with the economics of doing work commissioned by publications vs. selling original drawings. Full disclosure: I bought the pencil and pens he recommended and used them to draw a squid and an amphibian. About at the skill level of a third-grader. No real increase to my (very low) technical proficiency. But there is value, sometimes, in just being inspired to put your hand to something.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
Informative for those considering a career in this field and also an enjoyable read. If you're expecting a discourse on art, perspectives, color theory, this is not that. This is more like having a conversation with a friend, talking about his job (a job he likes.) The section about what tools he uses - which pens, which pencil, which paper - has the feel of being "let in on the secret" of an artist or craftsman of many years experience. Because he also tells you what he doesn't do, and why. Example: Just use cheap paper. No need for expensive imported watercolor or special sketch paper. Also interesting is the information on how he does portions of the work by hand on paper, but other parts with software (I'm not going to spoil the surprise on that one.)
A good read. More professional autobiography than manual of technique. Recommended.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
A good portion of the book will give you insights into how he came into his career, and also the broad strokes of his sources of income. Don't expect a spreadsheet of dollars and cents, but he does share his experience with the economics of doing work commissioned by publications vs. selling original drawings.
Full disclosure: I bought the pencil and pens he recommended and used them to draw a squid and an amphibian. About at the skill level of a third-grader. No real increase to my (very low) technical proficiency. But there is value, sometimes, in just being inspired to put your hand to something.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
I’m a big fan of Adrian Tomine and this book really helps to answer questions that I had for him. It covers the tools he uses and also the process of creating his work. He does something very important in my opinion, which is talk about how it is to be a parent and an artist. It is personal and really provides a glimpse behind the scenes. I feel like I went to an actual Q&A for him. Even though I’m in my forties, I still have aspirations of becoming an artist like Adrian. This book is great and makes the work he does realistic and understandable for anyone going through their own journey of discovery. I may or may not be creating a list of his supplies right now…
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