Fred spent his youth trying to impress his father; while living in the shadow of his successful older brother. He eventually separated himself from family members - although never from their financial support - and turned to art and clandestine politics. Freds Communism embarrassed E.P. and caused a rift between the brothers that lasted for two decades. A man who struggled to suppress his rage; Fred once shot and wounded a rival artist in a hunting incident; leading friends to question whether the shooting had been accidental.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful. Great Workshop Book; with some revisionsBy NigelI agree mostly with all the positive reviews of this book; so lets just say yes; Carrikers book is wonderful and all that; but as a help to those who attempt to do all the projects; I thought Id add my own input.First of all; the handmade book: Just know that you are not making an especially well-put together book with these instructions Carriker provides. I followed them to the T; but found that the Sticky Back Canvas did not stick well enough even on the outer paper; so the spine of the book was not held together well enough with the two pieces of tape she specifies. That said; I put twice the tape and used Archival PVA and some cheesecloth over the spine and glued it to the front cover; as a sort of homemade super cloth. BTW; I had to research several websites and Youtube to find better ways to bind a book. I think a list of resources to make a better quality bound book (as an option) would have been nice. After all; youre putting hours of work into this thing--you want it to last!Also regarding the book; Carriker states she uses 90 lb paper; and I could only find 140 lb Hot Press at the local stores. I am so glad I used it instead! I honestly dont think 90 lb. would have stood up under all the multiple processes described in her instructions. Its not as easy to fold and tear--I had to score it a few times and bend the paper both ways. Some people not experinced with heavy watercolor paper may not know to do this.Ive been doing artwork for some time now; and still had to do practice pages of some of her techniques; which I recommend; as I think she does assume some prior knowledge of how to use paint and so on. About the art supplies themselves; Im glad she listed alternatives as I have yet to find a "Bingo Dauber" after visiting our towns 3 art supply stores.All this being said; I really appreciate Carrikers book as its helped me get past a creative block Ive had for over two years. It was fun (but expensive!) but worth it to make the handmade book; as that way theres more of a sense of the entire book being a work of art.Ill try and update this post when Im done with the book.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. maybe the Best Book around right now on Art Journaling. Could be a bible of knowledge for a beginner journaler.By Martha YokawonisI enjoy well written books and I found Pam Carrickers book; Creating Art at the Speed of Life; very enjoyable and a must read for anyone wanting to explore art journaling. Many times these how to books are written by someone who has become a popular instructor and so a book explaining their methodology is trotted out to build on their popularity. However there are those who are so passionate about art they connect with others because they are full of the desire to help others excel. Pam is such an instructor. In this; her latest book called "Creating Art at the Speed of Life" she fills every page with really helpful tips on how to do what she is so passionate about: namely drawing; using color well and expressively; finding a voice on each page and making a book from start to finish without having to run to a craft store with a shopping list. I was particularly struck by the chapter on Sacred Spaces. I dont want to spoil the fun for anyone buying the book but you will love her clever ideas on how to use a self portrait and alter it. Archimbolde anyone????Her tutorials on using expressive line; the chapter on greys (using values) grisaille struck me as well. None of the many books Ive looked at having to do with art journaling have really covered the "art essentials." I have begun to assume that the reason so many so-called workshop instructors stress the fact that there is no wrong way to be creative is that they are merely responding to their own thirst for self expression and promoting the heck out out of their own artistic methodology. The fact is that there are some intrinsic things that art historians have seen commonly in art that really speaks to people through the centuries and Pam does not neglect to touch on some of these essential things. She starts with the color wheel but as the book goes through the daily steps of creating; - yes by the time you are through the book you will have created an entire book; - she has exercises to help you learn how to create with expressive line (an artistic element) positive and negative space (another); and even the use of shading and values. And she makes it fun and engaging and appealing. she is a superb and passionate teacher.I am an artist but as most artists would tell you we always study new things and new ways to do what we already think we know. I am having a lot of fun being a student in this book! I dont need to use the templates provided ( a thoughtful inclusion in this book) but I am following the guidelines as though I knew nothing just to see if I can learn like a newbie and I have learned some things!So get this book even if you never get another this will launch you in a most positive and creative direction.18 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Living Your Art at the Next LevelBy Melange MiraclesCreating Art at the Speed of Life is absolutely everything its predecessor (Art at the Speed of Life) could possibly lead you to expect; and then more!Carriker is a gifted writer with a wonderful way of taking you step-by-step through each project without overwhelming you; nor boring you silly. She is truly an amazing teacher. Her project illustrations are pure eye-candy: beautiful to see and inspiring in their own way. I found some of the projects challenging; and was thrilled by that. Carrikers explanations of how (and why) to do them are spot on. The "open studio" images at the end of each section from contributing artists are a huge bonus; as are the Q A sections where these same contributors share their perspectives.