A little surprise in the mail
Posted: February 14, 2019 Filed under: Uncategorized 120 CommentsLook what arrived in the mail today! It’s the first copy of my book “The Urban Sketching Handbook: Working with Color“. I was so thrilled to see it in print that I had to get my husband to flip through it for me while I did this video. It’s scheduled to be in the hands of retailers at the end of March, and that’s when pre-orders should arrive too. I am grateful to the many contributors who generously sent me their sketches to be included here.
It’s a relief after all the work to see that the colour reproduction is good (especially for a book about colour) and that everything is where it should be.
i’ve already ordered my copy…..excited to see it when it arrives.
Thanks so much Jere. It’s exciting to say that it should arrive next month!
Congratulations, Shari. Can’t wait to have it in my hands too. What an accomplishment!
Many thanks Carol.
Can’t wait! Looks fabulous.
Thanks so much Christine.
Looks great!
Thanks Lori!
Congratulations! I’m so excited to read it – I’ve taken both of your classes and am amazed with all of your paintings! Love them!
And I’m excited to get it out there. Thanks so much Carol.
Congratulations, Shari! What a wonderful feeling it must be to have that book in your hands. Looking forward to holding my own copy soon.
Barbara, it is a wonderful feeling to actually hold it in my hands. I am actually carrying it around in my bag so I can show everyone I run into.
Thank you for the preview – it looks great. I look forward to receiving my copy. Thank you also for all the wonderful inspiration you provide.
Thanks so much for that Christine.
Awesome!!! Congrats on this beautiful book…I can’t wait to get one in my hands…
Thanks Anne!
Can your books be purchased directly from you, Shari?
Gail Brooker
Gail, I can get books to sell on my own but then I have to add shipping to the cost of it. If you buy it from an online retailer then you can often get free shipping. Unless of course you want a signed copy. Then you could let me know and I will send you one. For now I only have one copy but I think I will get more when they get shipped to retailers.
So thrilled for you! The preview looks great! Am looking forward to seeing my copy!
Thanks so much Pam!
A perfect little gem. Can’t wait to receive my copy. Good luck! That’s a gimme. Nicole de Sainte Marie
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Many thanks Nicole!
Congratulations Shari! I’ll buy it.
Thanks Lee!
Congratulations on bringing to life your beautiful book! I’m excited have a copy as soon as it comes out.
Thank you Anne!
So beautiful Shari and congratulations for the completion of a worthwhile project! Bravo can’t wait to see it! Deb
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Thanks Deb. I am carrying it around in my bag so if I see you at the gym I will show it to you!
Many people do not realize the effort it takes to produce a high quality print product. My hat is off to you Shari – I know the blood sweat and tears involved. There is no better joy than holding the prize in your hand and taking in all the elements that turned out just right. Enjoy!
Chris, that is very true. A book is a labour of love. I designed it too, and illustrated all the colour swatches and samples, so it did take a lot of time to put it all together. But you’re right, it is a joy to finally hold it in my hands. Thanks!
Congratulations Shari! I can’t WAIT to get it!!! I pre-ordered it months ago and looking at this video I can see it is going to be as fabulous as I hoped/expected🤗
Kathy, I hope it lives up to expectations!
congratulations!!!! Your work is sublime!
Thank you Patricia.
I can hardly wait to see it – I pre-ordered it on Amazon when you announced it 😉
Many thanks Yvonne!
Congratulations! Looks great!
Thanks!
I ordered it when you announced it, and am excited to know it is looking so nice! I am sure you are thrilled beyond measure. Congratulations.
Thank you!
Bravo!
Thanks Bev!
Congratulations! Looks very informative. I will get my copy.
Thanks so much Ghislaine.
Shari- It looks great. I pre ordered it back some time ago when you first wrote about it and Amazon first listed it. I’ve been so eager to get the real thing. Congratulations on all your hard work. Thanks in advance for the delight and inspiration I know I’ll find when it finally arrives.
Congratulations and best wishes👌😄🎆💥
Many thanks to you Nessa. I hope you like it.
wonderful, congratulations.
Thanks so much Rita.
WOW!!! It looks gorgeous. I just placed my pre-order… Can’t think of a better from-me-to-me Valentine’s gift!!! Already looking forward to the April delivery. Congrats, Shari!!
I think you are very nice to yourself Denise. Hope you like it.
how exciting, congratulations!
Thanks Carol.
Congratulations! That is a beautiful book! I can’t wait to get mine!!!
Thanks so much Susan.
So exciting, I’ll be off to purchase mine as soon as they hit the shops! Hope you had a wee celebration 🎉.
I think I celebrated more when I sent off the final manuscript, but yes, I celebrated finally receiving it too.
It’s on my wish list for Mother’s Day.
Thanks for putting it on the list Donna.
Congratulations! A well deserved accomplishment. Will you autograph my copy if I bring it with me to the Fredericksburg workshop??
Of course I will!!
Just ordered mine this week!
Thanks Margaret. See you in August.
Incredible accomplishment!
We’ll just have to wait a lil longer,
looking forward to getting it from Amazon!!
Thanks Margriet!
I am happy to know that this long worked on project will finally reach the editor.
I am anxious to hold it in my hands.
I’ve already written to Chapters/Indigo that I was interested to buy one copy. I hope that I am still on the mailing list.
Congratulations for all this work.
Yours truly.
Hubert Langevin
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Many thanks Hubert. I am sure you will received it soon if you ordered it from Chapters.
Congrats! The book looks amazing. Can’t wait to have it in my hands.
Thanks Mayela.
Congratulations!!!
Thanks so much Fiona.
Congrats! Can’t wait to see a copy of it.
Thank you Kate.
Congratulations!! It looks wonderful.
Many thanks Mary.
Looks great, ordered it!
Thanks so much Bob.
Congratulations Shari! a wonderful book! I shall check it out!
Thanks Edo!
Wonderful! Looking forward to my copy. Congratulations Shari!
Thank you Sandi.
Félicitations Shari ! J’ai hâte de le voir !
Merci Nathalie!
That’s great! Congratulations 🙂
Thanks so much!
Wonderful! and what a relief that must be that the colours are accurate. Looking forward to seeing it in my own hands!
Thanks so much Tylara.
Congratulations! Looks wonderful! Looking forward to getting it, love your work.
Many thanks Irina.
Congratulations! Now I can’t wait til I have your little book in my hands!
Thanks Connie. Hope you like it.
Looking forward to find it in my mailbox soon! 😀
Thanks Andrew.
Great – I’ve pre-ordered it from my local Waterstones Bookshop – well done you!
Thanks Anne!
Congrats Sherri! I can’t wait to have my copy in my hands soon. A wonderful accomplishment!
Thank you Diane!
Oh, I’m so glad it is finally available. I’ve ordered a copy and can’t wait to receive it. Thanks!
Thanks Nancy. Hope you like it!
Congratulations, I hope it does very well!!
I hope so too Terry.
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see it in person.
Thanks Lisa.
Looks wonderful Shari – and good to know that even husbands can be useful sometimes.
And he did such a good job too, didn’t he? Did you see any of your sketches in the preview?
Just looked again ….. and yes!!!!
Great ! I just pre-ordered a copy through Amazon…..looking forward to my surprize in April !
Thanks Vesna!
Congratulations Shari! Really looking forward to receiving it…..great job! Mira xx
Thanks so much Mira!
…and suddenly it’s here! Looks awesome, wish I was paging through it, best wishes for it’s success!
Thanks so much Gil. And thanks again for being a contributor.
I’ve ordered my copy and it looks really interesting so it will be exciting to hold it and look through
Thanks Leonie!
Awesome! thanks for sharing. Very inspiring and true 🙂
Thanks so much Summer.
Congratulations! Well done.
Shari, it looks amazing!
I’m so excited about your book. I’ve had it on pre order for 6 months. Really love your watercolors. Keep enjoying it.
I love your Craftsy courses and I just pre-ordered your book. Well done. I wish you lots of success!!
Glad you like the Craftsy classes and hope the book lives up to expectations.