patlo's Reviews (1.32k)

The best book (so far?) in this fantastic series.

3.5 stars out of five on reread/audiobook listen this time. This was a little bit caricature-ish. Caricatures of the freedom fighters, the big bad isn’t all that smart this time around unlike last book, some big plot holes. Totally totally still love the series, but this book holds up less well on reread that I had hoped.

A collection of urban sketch work from artists around the world. It's a very inspiring collection with some great tips even for the beginning sketchers, though it is not a how-to.

I make it a habit to read as many of the urban sketching books as I can, as they're all unique in some way, even if just in the art examples that they show. This book is like many, in that it's an introduction to the art form, and not highly technical (I think that's a good thing). The really cool and unique thing about this book is that it doesn't just focus on pen/ink/watercolor - there are some nice tips and examples for painting in oils, especially.

Overall, perhaps the best thing to say is that after I read my library copy, I ordered a copy of the book for my own shelves at home.

Fantastic art work; sparse storytelling. The book is well worth purchasing for the amazing imagery.

Worthy and powerful finish to a classic series. I’m sad this tale is over, but I’m satisfied with how it ended.