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prairieWillow Favorite SISter (15655)	# Posted: 3 Nov 2007 21:40 ok, I am not much of a reader... I use to be, but the lil man has sucked out all of my senses and I cannot read for very long without my mind wandering. sad but true. anyhoo.... Whilst on vacation this past week, I decided that I was going to take a book and read it. all of it. lol I took The Yellow House by Martin Gayford. It is about the 9 weeks that Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin spent together in Arles, and the circumstances surrounding the ear cutting off business. I was so pleasantly surprised by this books for 2 reasons. 1. I buy books, based on the cover work, and then hardly ever get around to reading them. But I knew this was about VanGogh and he is one of my favorite artists. and the cover work is fabulous, btw. 2. It included tons of letter sketches and paintings that I was not familiar with and the circumstances surrounding most of the paintings. Very informative stuff. anyway, if you are looking for a good, inspiring, makes you wanna pick up the brushes and paint kinda book, this is one. enjoy! deanna p.s. anyone else read this one?? I'd love to know what you thought!
KirstenW Style Maven (669)	# Posted: 3 Nov 2007 22:50 I also loved this book! It surprised me because sometimes those historical non-fiction books can read a little bit dry - but this one was an easy, interesting read! Definitely would recommend it to any art fan! Kirsten
dawnmordarski Haute SISter (853)	# Posted: 4 Nov 2007 00:49 oooh, i am always on the lookout for new books to read, especially ones that are going to inspire. i will have to keep my eye out for it! thanks for the recommendation!
tracinicole Favorite SISter (16356)	# Posted: 4 Nov 2007 00:51 thanks Deanna, I will put this on my "wish list" at my book swap site!
kelz Fashion Plate (321)	# Posted: 22 Nov 2007 23:56 sounds good - i will have to find that one!
JSaulsberry Big SIS (4311)	# Posted: 23 Nov 2007 11:11 oooo....haven't read it -- but sounds like I should definitely pick it up! Thanks for the "heads up" on the read!
gigi Favorite SISter (8595)	# Posted: 23 Nov 2007 14:07 wow deanna....looks like i have something to add to my christmas list!!! thanks for sharing :) xoxoxo