Author Description

"In Essence: Poetry into Art" is all about immersing yourself in poetry and art, and then extending that engagement to create artwork of our own. The idea is for us to take our creative response to a particular poem and respond in turn with a sketch, drawing, collage, watercolour or any combination of these. The project gives us permission to chuck aside our routine day-to-day selves for a while by providing us with something inspiring and engaging to grapple with that will uplift, inspire and nurture the soul. "In Essence: Poetry into Art" is divided into two sections: the first section contains a selection of well-loved poems, each with an empty facing page for your drawing, and the second section, is all yours with space for your favourite poems that you've long wished to turn into a drawing. This poetry sketchbook makes a wonderful gift for those of us (and our friends) who are arty and enjoy immersing ourselves in our creative endeavours. It is also a life-saver when you need to find something unusual for someone who seems to have everything. A companion pocket sketchbook "In Essence: Poetry into Art - Poetry Pocket Sketchbook" is also available. The pocket sketchbook is small enough to take along with you everywhere, so that you can do some preliminary sketching or doodling when ideas for your drawing strike at unexpected moments.