Review: Unique book well worth reading
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 15, 2014
As a western art lover, especially the likes of Olaf Wieghorst, I am attracted to horse themed art. So when I downloaded this book, I expected a "coffee table book" of art to flip through. What I got was a far more interesting painting of the life of a great artist, her travels, and a fascinating peek behind the curtain of how she is a successful art-based business woman. I immediately went to Google her work.This book is a unique mixture of story, autobiography, and art instruction. The overall effect is to take the reader on a journey with the artist in real life. I am an American who has always wanted to visit Australia. Between Shell's personal accounts and excerpts of her fictional book, Dreaming Billabong, I felt like I was there.The final third of the book takes the reader on a journey of a different kind, deep into the craft of painting horses. I think this is a wonderful read for anyone interested in Australian heritage, as well as a perfect gift for an artist in your life who would like to paint in this style.