art instruction and reference

Caroll Michel's experience and understanding of the ins and outs of the art world is well demonstrated in this book. From her knowledge of a diverse range of topics to the thorough degrees to which she discusses them, her book covers all aspects of what every artist needs to know. When a topic is in need of further elaboration, she provides references to the appropriate sources, whether publications, web sites, or physical locations in the impressive 84 page up-to-date list of resources. This book is not only a great source for artist's early in there careers, but it also provides information on issues such as understanding grants, public relation tips and other concerns for more established artists looking to further their careers. Overall the book is well written and because it is packed with information, it is a fascinating read.

Caroll Michels is a life long art consultant who has written this book to share her experiences and expertise with the fine art community. Well written and with plenty of helpful references, Michels' book is an excellent addition to any artist's library.

This book has some good ideas, but it is very dated. It refers to search engines and sites that no longer exist, and doesn't address new technologies and sites. A new edition might be worthwhile, but I'd pass on this one.