Review: Fantastic book from an amazing artist and storyteller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 8, 2014
“Portrait Art,” the third book in the Studio series by Kathy Shell, was not at all what I expected it to be. I was expecting a book primarily showcasing the artist’s work, with a few tips from Shell’s art studio thrown in. Instead, this book is a wonderful mélange of artwork, tips, memoirs, and drawing scales that artists can use to practice their pencil skills.Shell was a private art tutor for four decades, and her skills at both the art form and tutoring shine through in this wonderful work. Reading some of Shell’s stories about how she persevered and worked hard to gain success at art is an inspiration to anybody who dreams of being a professional artist, and this book makes an excellent addition to the library of those budding artists or even those curious about what makes an artist. Highly recommended!