Quarry Books: Painted Pages. Author Sarah Ahearn Bellemare"s whimsical mixed-media paintings are layered with found images; fragments; of text from old books; pieces of outdated maps; and glimpses of inspiration from daily life. In this book; she shows how to use an artist"s sketchbook as a daily working tool; a place to collect inspirations; scraps; photos; and doodles that can fuel ideas and lead directly to future mixed-media paintings. Each chapter features an inspiring and fresh collection of photographs by Thea Coughlin. The images spur ideas and illustrate prompts; techniques; and projects that guide you through creating individual and personal works of art based on a variety of themes. Extras include profiles of well-known artists and bloggers who share a peek into their sketchbooks and journals and details about how they stay inspired and creative. Author: Sarah Ahearn Bellemare. Softcover; 128 pages. Published 2011. Imported.