Dorothy Slikker Wakes Up the Artists within the Readers in her New Book

Since time immemorial, art has always had a place in human life, and it has been around as long as man has. It reflects aspects of people and their times. Dorothy Slikker, in her book entitled “Let’s Paint with Art,” depicts the colorful lives of artists in the world of art.

Inspired by the teachings of her art teacher, Robert Warren, she shares and recounts the challenges during her time. In practicing her craft, she has gained an array of powerful experiences for which she did not just learn overnight. The story centers on the notion of pain and gain in pursuing one’s passion for art. Aimed at inspiring and developing the skills of those who share the same passion as hers, Slikker constantly pointed out that learning never really stops, especially in art. Art is never finished, as the book puts it. One can always go back and touch up a painting. That is how artworks- it is never finished, never complete and always a work in progress. The same goes for artists- both expert and novice ones.

The author has successfully written the principles and concepts an aspiring artist has to learn in a candid and raw manner by providing details about the life she had as an artist herself. Emphasizing on the art of painting, the book specifically shared detailed guidelines on color painting and portrait painting. The book, in its entirety, is very honest and relatable.

This instructional art book promises useful and inspiring insights for aspiring artists and for those who continue to pursue the world of art. Most of all, this will surely captivate the artists in the readers.To get to know her even more and her works, visit some of the 5 star independent bookstores in California where her books are available.

About the Author

Dorothy Slikker was born on December 1, 1940 and grew up in Shafter, CA. Her first attempts to studying art started in 1976 when she pursued art studies. Since then, she has been painting and continuously honing her skills until she became an art teacher of The Robert Warren’s Method of Art. Her notable contributions in the field of art took her to certain heights as she has been included in the TOP 60 International Contemporary and among the Top 100 of the World Wide Contemporary Masters around the world. The book is a walk down memory lane- how she made her way to the status she received.

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