Joyfully Jobless

I have really enjoyed this book. It's a great way to start thinking of ways you can have multiple income streams. I loved her suggestion of the $100 hour, though I have yet to put it into full practice yet -- it is one of my 2011 goals.

Barbara Winter has given me a lot of inspiration.

The Write Edit

Shameless self promotion here!

It's said that writers must write the book they want to read. I always wanted a certain type of book about editing, something that would show me before and after examples of text as well as telling me why the changes were made, something that took it slow so I could understand step-by-step the editing process. While this isn't "the magic pill" that'll fix all manuscript problems, it is the book I always wanted.

If you want more information about it, please check the book out here. It's available as a physical copy (available at the previous link), or as an ebook for the nook or Kindle.

Creative Girl

Are you a creative girl wondering how to get your talents up and running into a business or wondering if you should work for someone else? This book looks at several good options for working with and around your talents for a more satisfying life. Find answers on dealing with your current employer so that you can have more time to develop your arts, or if you should find another form of employment which allows you to expand creatively, or should you go out on your own. Definitely a good read if you're feeling stuck and looking for other options to user your talents.

William Hawkins

Thought I might try something a little different here -- showing off some of the artists I get inspiration from as well as the books. Here's a video from William Hawkins.




Enjoy!

Infinite Possibilities

I've been listening to this the last few weeks and I have to say, "Whoo hoo!" Thoughts become things. When you think the right thoughts, things do manifest in your life. Be open to the possibilities and you will find them infinite.

There are so many things I want to say about this book, good things. Mike reiterates a lot of the thoughts I've had all my life and answers many questions I've discovered in walking my own spiritual path.

If you feel like there's something more to life that you're missing, don't wait to read this.

I'd Rather Be in the Studio

A book I always like to have within reach. I've found the marketing advise very helpful. Unfortunately, my copy seems to have walked off again! Hope it comes back soon. I need the gnomes in my house to bring it back. Please, gnomes, please! I've got to get a bio prepared and really want Alyson's advice. Please!

Imagine FX

I don't do digital art (well, beyond the couple pieces I've already done and my web comic - if you can call the latter anything but "basement art."). I've had a lot of people ask me why I don't, since they know I enjoy working on computers. But brush painting lets me "unplug" and get away. Still, I love seeing the techniques involved. If you like painting in Photoshop but want to better your skills, this is for you! They have great step-by-step tutorials. I personally like looking through the magazine for art inspiration. June's magazine was so full of wonderful art, I had to buy the magazine. Next month is a Masters of Manga issue -- I have a feeling I'll be buying that issue too. The manga tutorials they had a bit ago were fantastic. This is definitely the magazine to read to free your mind and get yourself out of a rut.