Publishing

Author & Educator

As an author, Art Sherwyn’s methods have proven indispensable for artists and educators alike. His innovative techniques deepen the understanding of composition and color, encouraging readers of all backgrounds to embark on their own creative journey. Through engaging exercises, his work challenges common perceptions and inspires a renewed passion for artistic expression.

Below, you’ll find Art’s books, essays, and editorials, along with details on where to purchase his work.

Books by Art Sherwyn

📘 Creative Coloring – Design Elements

  • Teach key concepts in art and design through a fun, interactive coloring book format!
  • Encourages students to explore their artistic sensibilities while introducing fundamental design principles, art vocabulary, and art history (including movements like the Fauves!).
  • Designed for individual or classroom use. (Not blackline masters!)
  • 📌 Available for purchase on Davis Publications.

✏️ The Drawing Workbook – Line

  • A fun and structured workbook approach to learning drawing, composition, and design with line.
  • Covers essential topics such as elements of design, composition, art history, and drawing techniques.
  • 📌 Available for purchase on Davis Publications.

📚 Both books are available for individual and classroom sets through Davis Publications.

 

 

 

 

Articles & Essays

🖌 The Hazards of Being a Plein Air Artist
📏 Parameters and Artists Do Not Mix
🖍 Lessons in Art Are Lessons in Life
🖥 Fine Art and Technology – A Marriage Made in Heaven
👩‍🎨 Artists Never Retire
🎭 Art for the Sake of Art

Sherwyn is currently a Contributing Editor for The Visual Experience, a high school art textbook published by Davis Publications.

Previously, he served as:

  • A Contributing Writer for School Arts, Davis Publications (1993–2010)
  • A Visual Arts Journalist for Arts and Entertainment Magazine, Kern County (1997–1999)

Editorial & Writing Contributions

📖 Contributing Editor – The Visual Experience, a high school art textbook published by Davis Publications.

📝 Former Contributing Writer – School Arts, Davis Publications (1993–2010).

📰 Visual Arts Journalist – Arts and Entertainment Magazine, Kern County (1997–1999).