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Books by Danny
An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers by Danny
This is my newest book, a collection of illustrated journals from 50 different artists. It’s 272 pages of four-color inspiration at an amazing price!
Bad to the Bone: Drawings & doggerel by Danny
Bad dogs I have known and drawn. Watercolors, drawings, prints and some silly little poems. This is a small limited edition book and only available here.
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Me Time: How I found an extra hour and how I spent it
by Danny
This is a small limited edition book and only available here.
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The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be the Artist You Truly Are by Danny
My guide to discovering and increasing your creativity. It’s over two hundred pages of essays, ideas, and watercolors.
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Peanut by Danny
A memoir of my transition into fatherhood. Serialized on The Morning News.
Everyday Matters by Danny
My second book, a memoir about my wife’s accident and how I learned to draw.
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Change Your Underwear Twice a Week: Lessons from the Golden Age of Classroom Filmstrips by Danny
The only book about [beep] the history of educational filmstrips. [beep] Richly illustrated and [beep]selected by Amazon as one of the top ten humor books of the year. Learn more about this book
Hello World: a life in ham radio by Danny
My first book — about the strange and compelling world of ham radio. A beautiful and much acclaimed book, designed by Paul Sahre. Learn more about this book.
Cool gear by Danny
The MorningNews.Org is selling merchandise with my art work. It’s a nice way to support the site that supports lots of great writers and artists.
Illustrated by Danny
A Writer’s Paris by Eric Maisel
I visited Paris and illustrated this wonderfully inspiring book with sixty or so ink wash drawings.
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The Underdog: A Celebration of Mutts by Julia Szabo
I contributed almost 100 illustrations of dogs to this lovely book.
HOW magazine
I have written often for this fantastic and useful magazine
Recommended by Danny
A Year in Japan by Kate T. Williamson
A spectacular new illustrated journal full of crisp watercolors and lovely insights.
How to Make a Journal of Your Life by D.Price
My pal and guru created this great book full of tips and inspiration.
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Moonlight Chronicles by D.Price
For the last decade, this little zine has been answering the question:”what if I devoted my whole life to illustrated journaling?” It’s a must.
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Living Out Loud: activities to fuel a creative life by Keri Smith
A creative smorgasbord and a lovely book full of ideas, activities and fresh perspectives by one of my mentors. Sure to get your juices flowing.
Rough Patch by Richard Bell
My pal Richard draws amazingly well and has just published a lovely chronicle of the natural history of his garden. A profound lesson on how much there is to see and learn right in your own backyard. Learn more about this book
Drawing From Life: The Journal as Art by Jennifer New
A new anthology of the broad range of ways people keep illustrated journals. Profusely illustrated and full of fresh ideas.
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
The classic program to motivate your creativity .
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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards
Invaluable resource for anyone who wants to start to draw. Learn how I learned. There’s nothing as easy or as immediately effective as this superb book.
Moleskines
The best way to draw a lot is to always have your journal with you. I like these little pocket-sized books that come in many styles and paper types. Check out the new watercolor sketchbooks!
Professional Artists Watercolor Set
My newest set of paints is the W&N Artist’s Water Colour Pocket PLUS Traveller Set
Art Supplies
Start with just a pen and paper. But once you have developed the drawing habit, branch out and experiment. Take your time getting to know different pens and papers, then add color with brush markers or watercolors. Make sure your pen is waterproof and your paints are transparent.
A decent online source for Art Supplies