Paper Mache Books

Opinions Needed – I Can’t Make Up My Mind . . .

My doll book is so close to being done — all that’s needed now is a cover design. Only one doll (maybe three, if I really squish them) can fit on the front cover, and I’m totally paralyzed by the idea of having to pick one. One of the dolls is a portrait of my [...]

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Papier Mache Design Book – A Review

My copy of Monique Robert’s new book, Papier-Mâché Design, arrived several days ago. I read it through in one sitting, getting up only for a few refills of coffee. I can’t wait to use some of the methods she describes. This is definitely not for the grade-school art class–this is a serious book for people [...]

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New Papier Mache Book – And Thoughts About Self-Publishing Full-Color Art Books

A few months ago I told you about an artist in Canada who creates museum-quality papier mache sculptures. I also mentioned that the artist, Monique Robert, was in the process of writing a book about the unique processes she uses to create her large, lifelike sculptures. I’m happy to say her book is now available. [...]

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Mixing Color–A Book Review and Short Physics Lesson

Last week I accidentally discovered Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green, by Michael Wilcox. I ordered the book on a whim, and it has now become one of the most important resources among all the books I own on the subject of art. I decided to write this post to tell you about the book, just [...]

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