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RECENTLY RELEASED | 41 ISBN: 978-0-7643-7014-4 Size: 9" x 12" (229 x 305 mm) Pages: 320 Price: $60.00, £54.99, 83.99 CAD Illustrations: 523 color and b/w images Binding: hardcover BISAC: ART / Individual Artists / Monographs Robert C. Jackson It's a Colorful Life By Robert C. Jackson With over 525 images and photos that focus on his career from age 45 to 60, American still-life painter Jackson reveals his work methods, inspirations, and development. Many of Jackson’s signature themes are recognizable but now treated more deeply, the compelling nature of his art is intensified, and larger canvases prevail. Known especially for his realistic still-life paintings featuring objects such as soda crates, balloon dogs, and foods, Jackson creates playful, exuberant art that often makes impossible situations believable, one reason for its wide appeal. Learn more about • his final college semester when he took Painting 101 to fill out his schedule, • the first time he ever quit anything (It was a career as an engineer), • how the concept of "seriously funny" motivates him, and • the cleansing and growth that occurs with aging as a painter. Understand why new fans and established collectors alike respond to this artist who has found his unique and identifiable voice within contemporary art. Robert C. Jackson (b. 1964) is a contemporary still-life artist. Known primarily for his realist technique and contemporary approach, his humorous slant to the genre has made his artwork easily identifiable. His paintings are featured in gallery and museum exhibitions and in private, corporate, and museum collections worldwide, and he is the subject of the book Robert C. Jackson Paintings by Philip Eliasoph. He lives in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. @robertcjackson | robertcjackson.com ISBN 978-0-7643-7014-4 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6994-0 Size: 9" x 12" (229 x 305 mm) Pages: 320 Price: $90.00, £81.99, 135.00 CAD Illustrations: 415 color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: ART / African Reflections on African Art Insights on Rare Pieces from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule Tribes By Robert Workman & Jayne Workman A comprehensive collection of African art, featuring photographs of works from the personal collection of Robert and Jayne Workman, accompanied by insights into the cultures and regions from which the pieces originate. Over 65 years, the Workmans assembled rare and unusual treasures from Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. This book presents works often overlooked in mainstream publications, offering a fresh perspective on Africa’s artistic heritage. The collection reflects evolving cultures and traditions, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into this legacy. • Rare pieces: Focuses on unpublished African art from the Bamana, Senufo, Dogon, and Baule tribes • Travel documentation: Includes photographs from travels to Mali • Unique objects: Highlights artifacts reflecting Africa’s cultural transformations • Personal journey: Explores collecting and preserving African art • Informed insights: Discusses the real historical and practical contexts of power associations, masks, mythology, and more Robert and Jayne Workman are passionate collectors of African art, with a focus on unique pieces from across the continent. Their extensive collection spans over 65 years, offering an insightful perspective on African culture and craftsmanship. They live in Nashville, Tennessee. ISBN 978-0-7643-6994-0