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Reviews of "Drawings on scrap"<br><br>"Drawings on Scrap is a delightful collection of unharried sketches by Peter M. Hermann. Its pages permit one to see the artist's thoughts in that most informal of settings, the doodle , free of commercial constraints or overly-precious surface technique. Unpretentious and often funny, Hermann's work is a logical extension of such noted sketch artists as Heinrich Kley, George Grosz, Ralph Steadman, and Bill Sienkiewicz amongst others, but with a decidedly jollier tone (with weirdness intact). It is my pleasure to own this book."<br>-Alec Stevens / alecstevens.tripod.com<br><br>"A wonderful collection of sketches from an incredible talent each scribble full of character and imagination! It's like flipping through a bizarre crowded city between covers~ nothing seems static, the images always on the move. Really great work all around and I hope to see more soon!" <br>-Guy Davis / www.guydavisartworks.com<br><br>"Peter Hermann's book of scribbles and doodles and sketches (oh my!), is a charming example of the fruits of a compulsive drawer. anyone involved in graphic arts knows that there is magic in that little character scribbled in the margins of an address book or ledger that can't be duplicated in a more formal attempt. these are the ephemeral results of what happens when a restless pen and an active mind converge on a corner of white space - and evidence of that happy nexus is here in droves."<br>-John Cuneo / www.johncuneo.com <br><br>"Drawings on Scrap is a stunning collection of gonzo art, loopy lines and impromptu lunacy. It definitely brings new meaning to the concept of recycling paper."<br>-Martin Madsen / www.martinmadsen.com <br><br>"Publishing sketches is per definition a challenge. A challenge not to correct too much and on the other hand not to pour everything in without some scope sorting out what works and what doesn't. Also, making some sort of red line between sketchworks can be a problem. Often it will become either impossible to spot the connection or, in the other end of the scale, too far fetched. Peter Hermann's book 'drawings on scrap' balances all these elements to perfection. A Hermann sketch is a real sketch. You can see his attempts to try and achieve the 'correct' form in his every stroke. There are no nervousness here. The lines are forceful and the coloring intuitive and crisp. The humour evolves directly on the paper and it's a bliss diving into the many details his doodles hide. The many backgrounds to his drawings reveals an artist truly in love with the process involved in drawing. Needless to say he is a master with his pen! A big little book!" <br>-Sune Ehlers / www.duudle.dk<br><br>"I have been the lucky owner of a copy of "drawings on scrap" for just over a month now and I still haven't finished with it. It seems I have to keep coming back to it and read it again. This book is so full of wierd and wonderful creatures and I don't want to miss any of them. Every time I look through these pages something new catches my attention, I wonder , I giggle and I laugh out loud. " drawings on scrap' is a rare and delightful peek into a creative and maybe slightly twisted mind( I mean that in the nicest possible way) From sharp-as-a-razor life drawings , cute little animals (my favourites) to fantastic creatures of the imagination, it's all there! I will enjoy this book for many years to come."<br>-Lene Jorgensen / co-creator of 8861miles.blogspot.com