Mark Hearld's Workbook Hardcover – January 15, 2013

There's nothing more valuable than others' creative expression inspiring your own desire to play, to create, to express yourself. After just glimpsing through this lusciously illustrated book on Hearld's work, I ran to play with my own motley collection of art supplies. Rejoicing in the wild with collage and pen and ink and whatever I have on hand is sheer delight - always has been for me and obviously Hearld - but it had become hard over the past year to keep from diving into the darkness of the pandemic. For years, I've put a book Hearld illustrated, OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW: A FIRST BOOK OF NATURE, on a little easel in my own work room - and purchased it for others. Throughout the year, I'd flip to new pages, displaying the pages celebrating that particular season. The collages always inspired me, so free and whimsical and full of collage. I had no idea how much other art and work Hearld had done until one day last year I decided to treat myself and search for more of his work to purchase as a gift for my birthday. This was the only book I could find, but what a treasure! It did not disappoint. Best birthday gift ever. What a joy to have more of his work to feast upon. Sigh.

I bought this book for my wife, who is an artist. She loves it. I think she’s getting a lot of new, artistic ideas. I, on the other hand, will probably never look at it.

It took me a long time to get around to discovering a fascinating group of current British artists.....Clive Hicks-Jenkins, Ed Kluz, Jonny Hannah, and Mark Hearld, among others.....But I intend to mend my ways, starting with this beautiful and life-affirming book about Mark Hearld. He succeeds at everything he attempts. Hell, no. "Excels" at everything he attempts. Print-making, drawing, painting, ceramics, collecting and gathering, lettering, and far more.Each art form is explored with a sense of delight and celebration. And yet there is never a droplet of "cute" or coy. A born designer and astute image-maker, his work is sophisticated, color-drenched, and immediately charismatic. He holds up a mirror to nature, and makes us think about what we have been missing. Although totally graphic and contemporary, he reminds us of the joys of "HAND MADE". If digital artwork is a COOL medium, Mark Hearld is red HOT.This attractive and well-designed book is a lot of bang for the buck -- it welcomes us inside his home, studio, thought process, and joyful spirit ofcreativity. I have endless art books in my studio library -- and I this is one of my all-time favorites. Treat yourself!

After checking out Mark Hearld's book *Outside Your Window* from the library, I became fascinated with his method of working that combines printmaking, collage and painting. I wanted to see more, and this book provided exactly what I was looking for. It contains a wealth of examples of his work and gives a glimpse into the many influences that have contributed to his unique approach. Hearld is a prolific artist whose output includes printmaking, ceramics, printed fabrics, book illustration, sculpture and painting -- and they all receive generous coverage in this book. I particularly loved seeing the studio shots and pictures of the artist at work that give some insight into his working process. The book contains several fine essays about his art, plus the artist's own statements about what has influenced his choices of method and subject matter. Thoroughly inspiring and delightful!

I am an avid book reader and collector, especially of art. This book is one of the most well-designed and visually stimulating books I have ever purchased. Hearld's vision is unique and inspirational. It is not an instruction book per se, but just studying his work is an education in itself. Can't get enough of this book. Wish there were many more to come. I will puruse it daily, after having read every word and absorbed every picture, just for the pure pleasure and knowledge it conveys. Marilyn

I discovered Mark Hearld through Amazon's "customers also bought this..." because I'm interested in both printing and collage. Wow. This book is chock full of Hearld's imagery and includes thoughtful commentary that provides a nice context. His techniques while seemingly simple if taken one by one, create quite a sophisticated layering. Each picture deserves repeated looks - there's something new to be appreciated each time. A friend spotted this on my coffee table and was similarly inspired.

This is the book for anyone who feels their art or creativity is stuck in a rut. It is absolutely stuffed with exciting inspiration. Each page is a beautiful adventure in what the artist describes as "living visually." The art is amazing, and the writing is equally engaging.

This book is very good for someone who wants inspiration in their own work; it is not a how-to or projects book. It is an artists's reference and it gave me great ideas in my mosaics. His use of color impressed me the most. It is a very unique book, well done, well worth it.

I love this book. My partner is an artist and I got it for her.

A beautiful book that I highly recommend to anyone interested in illustration. It was not in local bookstores or the city’s libraries and so I was delighted to find it on Amazon, and then to receive it so quickly.

Loved loved this book can find no faults a truly inspiring book. Will get out my pencils & paints really beautiful in every page. Will keep it for ever.

Full of Mark Hearld's charming and popular art, this book takes us on a tour of his many nature- inspired and multi- media works. His folk art style and inventiveness are an inspiration for fine art practitioners and illustrators alike.

This book is so wonderful to look at. Very evocative of the British landscape. I absolutely love it.