Sometimes people involved in creative endeavors can hit a roadblock that prevents them from finding inspiration. In Treasure Found: An Art Journey, illustrator and pattern design artist Cinthia James offers potential creative artists a glimpse into her creative process and search for inspiration ranging from...

Forest Lake is a recreational lake just southwest of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. It’s a deep man-made lake constructed in the 1990s which covers over 10 hectares of land and is the equivalent of 269 Olympic-sized swimming pools. It’s a popular recreational spot for humans...

Throw Away Your Camera and Become a Photographer by George Tatakis is a non-fictional guide to photography, touching on subjects such as composition, light, and philosophy. While it doesn’t fully explore all the technical aspects of photography, the book shows us that photographic gear isn’t...

Dogs are wonderful beings! They remind us to enjoy simple things, like going for a walk or eating a favorite meal. The Sun Orbits My Dog: Adventures of a Thrice-Smitten Dog Parent depicts a dog lover's exciting and memorable experiences with three rescue dogs -...

Thangkas are a rare form of fabric wall hanging depicting sacred figures of Tibetan Buddhism. Using a little-known technique called Tibetan applique, these detailed images are created by sewing together pieces of colorful silk. Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo is one of few Westerners who has mastered this...

The Adjacent Possible: Evolve Your Art from Blank Canvas to Prolific Artist is a fascinating presentation on the science of artistic creativity by the psychiatrist and abstract artist Nancy Leigh Hillis, M.D. It is written with the stated purpose to “guide, nudge, and inspire” the...

Covid-19 was said to originate from China and some notable individuals went as far as to call it the "China virus". However, regardless of where it originated, only love and empathy for our fellow humans can help us win the fight against it—not discrimination; not...

The Independent Filmmaker's Guide to the New Hollywood: Success in the Era of Netflix and Streaming Video by Gabriel Campisi is a comprehensive book that provides a first-hand account of the transformative nature of the visual entertainment industry and the radical shifts evolving within and...

Celia A. Milano has not authored just another travel blog in Tuscany in July. So you won’t find a boring, here’s-what-I-did-last-summer read in this book. No, Celia invites you to take a journey to the Tuscany region of Italy and enjoy the sounds and sights...