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In The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon (1820-21), Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. In two sketches, he experiments with tales transplanted from Europe, thereby creating the first classic American short stories: "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

This audiobook is read by the authors, Jamie P. Hopkins and Bonnie Treichel 'Practical, thoughtful, and full of heart.' – Dr. Daniel Crosby, Psychologist and Author, The Soul of Wealth 'Your Retirement Sketchbook stands out in a sea of retirement-planning guides.' – Christine Benz, Director...

Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisper...Venice. Caroline’s quest: to scatter Juliet “Lettie” Browning’s ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than 60 years.

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Beyond the well-known tales of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow that catapulted Washington Irving and The Sketch Book into literary fame, this collection features a rich tapestry of stories such as Roscoe, The Broken Heart, The Art of Book-making, A Royal Poet, The Spectre Bridegroom, Westminster Abbey, Little Britain, and John Bull. Drawing inspiration from German folktales—most notably for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Irvings narratives range from the poignant reflections found in The Wife and The Widow and Her Son to the lively escapades of Little Britain and the humorous ...

Step back in time with Washington Irvings Old Christmas, a captivating tale that follows an Americans journey through England during the enchanting Christmas season. When he unexpectedly reunites with an old friend, he finds himself immersed in the festive atmosphere of a grand manor house. Through his eyes as a houseguest, youll discover the rich tapestry of British Christmas traditions and celebrations reminiscent of the Middle Ages, offering a glimpse into a world that feels both timeless and magical. - Summary by Greg Giordano

The Philosophical Sketchbook podcast: sketching life’s big picture, one idea at a time.Where big ideas meet everyday life. Join us as we explore how philosophy can shape our daily decisions, relationships, and personal growth. Each episode is a fresh page in our collective sketchbook, blending ancient wisdom with modern challenges.Host Timothy Whittaker engages with philosophical ideas big and small to unpack complex ideas and provide practical tools for living a more examined life. Whether you're a philosophy enthusiast or just curious about living more intentionally, tune in weekly for ...

Welcome to Composition Sketchbook! An exploration into realtime composition, process, decision making, music playing and the compositional journey. I’m Joseph Buckler, a composer predominately making work for soundtracks and soundscapes. One thing that I’ve wanted to do for a while, is to take the concept of an artist’s sketchbook and use it to make a compositional sketchbook. A place where experimentation with composition can happen. A place where compositional process can be allowed to run free, and a place to create new music and sounds, in realtime.

Step into a space where truth finds its voice and creativity becomes a force of healing. In this deeply personal and transformative collection, J.S. Nathaniel pulls back the curtain on the writing life—sharing raw, unguarded reflections on beauty, struggle, and the bold act of telling your own story.

How do artists develop their style, stay inspired, and make a living? The Open Sketchbook Podcast brings you real conversations with artists, educators, and industry professionals to uncover the creative process, strategies for artistic growth, and the realities of an art career. Whether you're a student, and emerging artist, instructor, painter, illustrator, draftsman, or designer you'll get insights on technique, mindset, and the challenges of being an artist so that you can refine your skills, build confidence, and stay motivated. Hosted by Evan Kitson, an experienced artist and educator, ...

A podcast about music, marching, & the visual performing arts. Hosted by Daniel Montoya Jr.

Creative inspiration and advice to help you stop procrastinating and start making stuff. Any kind of stuff. Hosted by best-selling author Danny Gregory. Brought to you by Sketchbook Skool.

Notes and blog from my website based on interests that inspire my artwork, expect a lot of Movie reviews!

Apart from "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" - the pieces which made both Irving and The Sketch Book famous - other tales include "Roscoe", "The Broken Heart", "The Art of Book-making", "A Royal Poet", "The Spectre Bridegroom", "Westminster Abbey", "Little Britain", and "John Bull". His stories were highly influenced by German folktales, with "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" being inspired by a folktale recorded by Karl Musäus. Stories range from the maudlin (such as "The Wife" and "The Widow and Her Son") to the picaresque ("Little Britain") and the comical ("The Mutability of ...

The Open Sketchbook is a show for anyone who wants to be a little more creative. A try-hard named Zach hosts the show and it and contains short-form audio narrative episodes (in the odd-numbered seasons) and interviews with accomplished creatives (in the even-numbered seasons). Zach created the narrative shorts as a part of Reese’s Hoppers first Creative Consistency Challenge class, where each person in the group committed to creating a small, complete piece of art every day for more than two weeks. That experience was transformative and Zach posted the shorts as a podcast, and later decided...

Sketchbook Heroes talking all things art! Run by two nerds who aim to help, inspire and entertain. So step out of your comfort zone and into the Danger Zone!

In this landmark collection, William T. Vollmann offers a kaleidoscopic retrospective of the visual artwork he has produced over four decades, with new commentary from Vollmann on his process, inspiration, and the many intersections with his writing. 

Washington Irving's Old Christmas tells of an American's travels through England during the Christmas season. Through a chance meeting with an old friend he is able to experience Christmas in a stately manor house. Through his eyes as a houseguest he glimpses the uniquely British customs and celebrations of Christmas as it would have been experienced during the Middle Ages, rather than in the early 19th century. - Summary by Greg Giordano

Humans evolve. Ideas change. And honestly, how is a creative human supposed to stick to one podcast idea for half a decade and a ton of episodes? I have no idea.That’s why Big Fun, Small Business is an audio sketchbook of all the things I’ve explored since starting back in 2020. It’s a collection of ideas, rants, pep talks, tips, and a very real evolution of what it looks like to build a business when your values are rooted in experimentation, creativity, and being true to yourself.Some episodes might have old ads to products I tried that don’t exist anymore. But for someone who ...