"Art of... " Book questions

smceccarelli

Definitely more process and the thinking and planning behind a piece. I am completely fascinated by that aspect, and I think most artists (and many non-artists) are too. Most of my art book collection is about planning and process by various artists.

Dulcie

I agree with the other posts...if I'm going to buy an 'art of' book, I'd like to get an insight into that artist, and seeing the sketches and process of other artists is fascinating...as @QuietYell says the sketches and so on aren't as readily available compared to the portfolio pieces, and hearing the story behind the pieces is great too.

BradAYoo

Yes, the meat is great but I love seeing the thought process that goes on behind the final work. There is something wonderful about seeing art evolve from a sketch to concept to completion.

Eric Castleman

First off, that cover is bonkers good! Second, count me in as a person backing this book.

I personally would only want illustrations, but my reason for owning it is to get a closer look at each of your pieces and study your work, but that might not be the main interest for many Of the people wanting it. Maybe a happy medium can be pieces seperated by year or month, and one page for each year can have a quick rundown of what you were up to that year, or something along those lines. Idk how all this works, so that might be not a workable idea.

Please keep us informed as to when we can back your project.

Rebecca Hirsch

I think we're all in agreement - the stories behind the work as well as sketches and process (and finished pieces). One of my favorite books is Bill Watterson's last "Calvin and Hobbes" book - the Tenth Anniversary book, he tells all kinds of stories about the strip. Love "behind the scenes" stuff, plus it's so educational.

Naroth Kean

I do agree on seeing the process/sketches etc. Love your work!

bluesky71

I love looking at peoples sketches and "unfinished" work,it gives a real insight into the working processes.It' also great to see the finished piece,the sum total of all that decision making.

QuietYell

@Lee-White Great video on your Kickstarter experience thus far that you shared via Instagram. I look forward to seeing the next parts, and I very much so appreciate you sharing all of this!

natiwata

Sketches and stories all the way!

Lee White

@QuietYell Thanks! For those of you who haven't seen it, I'm doing a very informal series of videos documenting my adventure into launching a kickstarter. Here's a link if you want to see:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmqlw5bGFwo