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Overview

No judgment. No fear. No limits!

The Creative Edge takes you on an amazing exploration of your own artistic potential. Building on basic creative processes, artist Mary Todd Beam invites you to go deeper into your observations and experiences following more than 25 techniques that will take your work in exciting new directions. Through Mary's insightful instruction, you'll heighten your awareness of color, texture and design as you infuse your work with symbols and metaphors of special significance to you. At the end of each exercise, you'll experience the joy and satisfaction of creating an expressive finished piece ...

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Overview

No judgment. No fear. No limits!

The Creative Edge takes you on an amazing exploration of your own artistic potential. Building on basic creative processes, artist Mary Todd Beam invites you to go deeper into your observations and experiences following more than 25 techniques that will take your work in exciting new directions. Through Mary's insightful instruction, you'll heighten your awareness of color, texture and design as you infuse your work with symbols and metaphors of special significance to you. At the end of each exercise, you'll experience the joy and satisfaction of creating an expressive finished piece that is uniquely your own.

From the elements of visual language to the objects that eternally inspire us, each section of this transformative book focuses on a different artistic component or subject. To provide you with many sources of inspiration, Mary also features examples of her own work along with paintings from guest artists who share their own insights and ideas about artistic expression and the creative process.

Go for it! With The Creative Edge, you have what it takes to slice through old habits and self-imposed limitations.

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Beam explores new ways to become deeply involved in the painting process, to interpret one's own life, and to see the world in new ways. She contrasts different media and the varying opportunities for creating texture, light, color, depth, and mood. Beam offers more than 25 techniques to help artists discover their unique inner selves. Recommended for public libraries. Specialized art libraries should also consider Peggy Hadden's more in-depth The Artist's Quest for Inspiration.


—Daniel Lombardo

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781600611117
  • Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.
  • Publication date: 3/11/2009
  • Pages: 144
  • Sales rank: 204,851
  • Product dimensions: 8.90 (w) x 10.90 (h) x 0.70 (d)

Meet the Author

Mary Todd Beam is a painter, instructor, juror, lecturer and a member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society and Ohio Watercolor Society. In addition to her book, Beam's work has appeared in Watercolor Magic, Painting the Spirit of Nature, The Creative Artist, The New Creative Artist and in the instructional DVD An Acrylic Journey: From Trash to Treasure. To learn more about Mary Todd Beam, visit www.marytoddbeam.com.

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  • Posted September 28, 2009

    In a slump, live in an isolated place without art friends, always dreamed of being an artist...buy this book, NOW.

    Mary Todd Beam is clear that her purpose it to help you develop your vision and artistic voice. She has juicey visuals and the text is written as if you were reading her notebook, annotated of course. Work from the front to back, or pick any page and work at what strikes you and what you have on hand. Or place an order with Cheap Joe's, five dollars gives you same day packing, and try something totally new and probably awesome. As Joseph Campbell said, "Follow your bliss." also , "Jump." Don't wait another day, this is like having Mary Todd Beam in your studio whether it is a T.V. table, you lap of full tilt.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 14, 2009

    This book is fun!

    I have been working every day this week with this book, working my way out of a rut. I'm having so much fun! I borrowed this book from the library, but now I will be buying it. Strongly recommended!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 4, 2009

    Simply Fabulous

    Besides being eye candy for those seeking inspiration, the instructions are well thought out and presented in an understandable fashion. Put this one within easy reach.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 15, 2012

    Definitely has the Creative Edge

    Love it. I have not even done the examples and exercises, and I have new ideas flowing in connection with my own artwork. Inspiring. Fresh imagery and generous sharing of ideas and knowledge. Thanks Mary Todd Beam from Kate.

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  • Posted April 28, 2009

    excellent book

    I have her first book on creative ways ....both very good books

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