Here, in the first book ever of its kind, is a collection of interesting and original ideas for drawing projects contributed by art instructors from all over the United States (and a few from Canada, Great Britain and Australia) who have invented successful alternatives to humdrum exercises. The accompanying illustrations demonstrate ways in which their students have addressed the assignments and are included to help the reader visualize what might result from the written descriptions. This book will be a welcome resource for art teachers and students in high school, college, graduate programs and art schools, as well as artists undertaking independent study.

Shambhala Publications, Inc.  2004

Amply illustrated and with a lively text, The Blank Canvas offers solid advice for anyone struggling with artist's block and other creative pitfalls. Inspirational and supportive, The Blank Canvas shows Audette's "knowledge and love of art, her respectful empathy for the problems of the beginner, and her great skill as a teacher", says Betty Edwards, author of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.

Shambhala Publications, Inc.  1993