Van Gogh Inspiration Sketchbook (Hardcover)

According to Van Gogh, “Drawing is the root of everything, and the time spent on that is actually all profit.” For those who wish to spend their time more profitably, while being inspired by a true master, I think that this beautiful and inspiring sketchbook would make a wonderful gift. Each page features an original Van Gogh sketch, licensed from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, and many include quotes from (what I assume were taken from) letters to his art-dealer brother, Theo. Most of Van Gogh's quotes seem to be comments about the artistic process, while others recognize the amount of work that it takes to create successful art, all of which I found to be encouraging. “I can't help but make progress precisely through learning by doing; every drawing one makes, every study one paints is a step…” “for the great doesn't happen through impulse alone, and is a succession of little things that are brought together.” I was able to find ample space for drawing in the large and beautiful hardbound book. There is lots of space to emulate the master, or strike out on one's own. And even if some of my drawings are less than a success, well, as Van Gogh says, “…one must spoil as many canvases as one succeeds with", so I'm trying to be patient with myself while learning.