The Where Women Create brand—including the first book and a national magazine—has proven hugely popular, and this inspiring volume builds on that success. Showcasing the studios and work styles of both famous and well-worth discovering artists, Where Women Create: Book of Inspiration is a backstage pass to the insights, muses, and artistic practices of some of today’s most notable creative women. It features gorgeous photos, tips, activities, and exercises, all presented in a warm and friendly voice designed to make readers feel welcome.Â
 The imaginative women introduced on these colorful pages work in a wide variety of media, including fashion design, photography, quilting, book art, doll making, jewelry, art journals, and assemblage, and they explain how they got started; how they combat artistic ruts; and generously offer their advice and secrets to those who wish to blaze their own creative path.
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Missing the Magic I loved the first “Where Women Create.” I also loved the follow-up “Organizing Your Craft Space.” Then came the quarterly magazine, which with a few exceptions, has been good. With so many WWC publications (books and magazines) already out there, I’m wondering why this book was necessary. These profiles could have easily been included in the magazine. I agree with the previous reviewer that more studios would have been preferable to the many close-up shots of bibelots around the studio. And, if…
23 Ways To Be a Studio Spy (and not get caught!!) I am a “studio voyeur” and I bought this book full price without even peeking into it at my local bookstore. No regrets!! Just like Jo Packham’s earlier “Where Women Create” book, “Where Women Create – Book Of Inspiration” is a luscious way to ogle other people’s stuff and their spaces.Â
Disappointed I am, and was, a huge fan of the first Where Women Create book. I was hoping for more of the same and was very disappointed. The book has a nice layout and beautiful photos just like the first book, but there are no photos of actual studios. The photos are of tiny little vignettes as opposed to room views. I wanted to see and get a feel for the studio space these women work in, not the one slipper on their floor or the one decorated picture frame. There was also very little information…