“This is everything I’ve been wanting but wasn’t sure how to do. Concrete examples, simple and direct, one of the best books I’ve ever read about education.”

“This is everything I’ve been wanting but wasn’t sure how to do. Concrete examples, simple and direct, one of the best books I’ve ever read about education.”

“Good companion to teacher training”

“My bible on my PGCE.”

“I love this book! It is an Art Teacher’s right hand! I refer to it often when I am stuck on what to do next.”

“Useful resource for art teachers. Many lists, all in 1 place. From women artists, to 100 notable photographs, to art timelines. This will save me hours researching online before lessons.”

“Dave Burgess not only inspires you to want to be a better teacher, but offers PRACTICAL ways to do so.”

“I love this book! It is an Art Teacher’s right hand! I refer to it often when I am stuck on what to do next.”

“This is a splendid book which will encourage young people to look, think and ask questions about the nature and intention of contemporary art.”

“When I was in high school this book took me from being unable to draw anything at all to creating a portfolio for a tough audition for an art school.”

“This book is split into themes and shows photographers who reflect each theme in their work. Each theme is an ideal starting point for a school photography project.”

“From the first page of this book the reader will learn very useful ideas and techniques applicable in the development of every class that will enhance your teaching skills.“

“I think the text does a good job of summarizing some learning strategies that I use in my own practice and current methods which would be helpful to someone who hasn’t taught for very long or needs a review.“

“This is a perfect book! You can read it right through, you can dip to the colour you feel like, you can read just about one colour… And all the way, it is full of wonderful tidbits of stories from history and present day.”

“Loved this! Perry is the perfect guide through the art landscape, particularly for outsiders new to the field, but also insightful and funny for those already in it. Lovely, thoughtful, irreverent and fun.”

“I wish I had been taught by this man at art school. Really easy to read. Lots of useful information and some good projects to try out to practice and exercise creativity.”

“I’m only a few exercises in, and I already love it. It’s such a cerebral book. It has helped me contemplate my art at a deeper level and is opening my eyes to new ways of seeing.”

“Steal Like an Artist gave me the push I needed to get into a more creative mindset.”

“This book is split into themes and shows photographers who reflect each theme in their work. Each theme is an ideal starting point for a school photography project.”

“From the first page of this book the reader will learn very useful ideas and techniques applicable in the development of every class that will enhance your teaching skills.“

“I think the text does a good job of summarizing some learning strategies that I use in my own practice and current methods which would be helpful to someone who hasn’t taught for very long or needs a review.“

“Love this book and at age 74 I learned so many great ways to use my colored pencils.”

“This book is excellent. I’ve done all but the final exercise and my painting has really come along.”

“Includes plenty of exercises in learning how to handle watercolor as well as information on colors, pigments and their properties including opaque, transparent and granulating”

“Step by step projects to get you learning – a practical text book for making collage!”

“This is a very comprehensive, well written and beautifully illustrated “how to”.”

“There’s a lot more in here than collaging, lots of other techniques and tips and ideas.”

“Wonderful resource! I used it to study for my art teacher’s certification exam, and it helped tremendously (I passed).”

“My knowledge of art was very basic, so this book has come in handy. It’s educational without being boring or high brow. I feel as if I’m learning from every page, and the pictures really help get the author’s point across. Well worth buying, whatever your knowledge of the subject.”