A Proven Strategy for Creating Great Art

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Summary: the Struggle
Review: Anyone trying to interpret their own vision in expression will find this hands-on book: invaluable. Finally! Someone who can express abstruse ideas cohesively, as paint...and colour...and texture...and design! Pap-ist my ass :) Thanks again, Dan McCaw, and humbly, Siobhan.

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Summary: NOT WHAT IT SAYS IT IS!!
Review: Dan has given us what Sargant,Homer,Benson, Sorolla et. al. never did. He has let us in on his creative process in detail. He is a master of analogy as it applies to art creation and explanation. His works create the impression that he has consumate fun doing them--this sets him apart. Hurry up with the sequel, Dan. Your old admirer Hatfield.

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Summary: Inside the artist's process
Review: Dan has given us what Sargant,Homer,Benson, Sorolla et. al. never did. He has let us in on his creative process in detail. He is a master of analogy as it applies to art creation and explanation. His works create the impression that he has consumate fun doing them--this sets him apart. Hurry up with the sequel, Dan. Your old admirer Hatfield.

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Summary: 6 STARS
Review: I am not wont to read instructional art books but... Dan Mccaw is tremendously clear in imparting his information while trying to get the reader to integrate his/her voice into the art. The superbly written text is clear, professional and heartfelt; Its obvious he is not your typical 'teaching czar' or 'formula' painter therefore the title can be misleading. Aside from this book being a constant easel-side reference, I often find myself just flipping through it to look at his beautiful art. Can't wait for volume 2.

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Summary: The Best Painting Instruction Book Ever
Review: I loved this book. Dan McCaw is one of the best artists that I have ever seen....past and present. His words of inspiration and style of painting are remarkable. I learned more from this book than any art class that I have taken, or any art book that I have studied. I am happy with the paintings that I have accomplished with the help of Dan's book and I look forward to better paintings in the future using his instrution.

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Summary: A Proven Strategy for Creating Great Art
Review: Not only does this book address and embrace the basics of art but
also acknowledges the importance of developing individuality and creativity. I found this book to be sincerely written and easy to understand. I highly recommend it not only for his words but also his art

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Summary: Hats off to Dan Mccaw!
Review: Recommended by a friend, I must say that I was initially attracted to the paintings in this book and found my self just looking at the pictures. However, as I gradually began to read I saw what a wonderful, inspirational and entertaining writer Mc Caw is. He clearly has a talent for teaching equal to that of painting for throughout the book he draws wonderful parallels between art and life. This book also makes a fabulous gift! Perri T.-New Mexico

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Summary: Sorry, no dice...
Review: Regrettably, not great art, but great pap... Yes, maybe sales, but to what purpose?
Don't bother with this book. Rather... Think!!!

Rating:
Summary: Sorry, no dice...
Review: Regrettably, not great art, but great pap... Yes, maybe sales, but to what purpose?
Don't bother with this book. Rather... Think!!!

Rating:
Summary: worth buying
Review: this book ranks up there with harley brown's, richard schmid's,
and 'how i paint'.......if you like books by artists centered
around their own work and techniques - this one is a keeper:-)

inspirational as well!