Eleeza: The Art of Eliza Ivanova

by Eliza Ivanova

The Art of Eliza Ivanova is an evocative, edgy, and beautiful book filled with the work of this exciting artist. A graduate of the California Institute of Arts, Bulgarian-born Eliza now lives in San Francisco where she created much of the art on these pages. She produces effortless movement with her sketched lines and animation-influenced dynamic touches. Well known for her portraits and figures of women and children, Eliza’s style is distinctive and rich in detail. In addition to a gallery filled with a mix of old favorites, new creations and bespoke commissions for this book, you will be invited into Eliza’s world. Enter her studio to discover her workspace and favorite tools. Eliza also shares techniques with us in step-by-step workshops to help us capture some of that dynamic movement that infuses her work. Both aspiring and established artists will benefit from Eliza’s technical tips and words of wisdom about life, work, and more.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Drawing

152 pages, Hardcover

Published January 26, 2021

Reviews

[Zora L. Kastner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a longtime fan of Eliza's work and instantly backed her book on Kickstarter when I heard about it. I'm not at all a fan of artbooks and that's why I was so happy to find out that Eliza decided to NOT make another artbook but instead this compendium of her workflow and way of thinking. I'm truly grateful that she shares her creative and technical process with her audience in this way.

I even got a book with signature, just for the sake of it ;)

[Gabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t normally rate art books on here because I don’t consider it reading more than eye candy. But I LOVED Eliza’s words to her fellow artist. There is enough beautifully written narrative in here that it deserves a rating and review.

The artwork is of course knock your socks off gorgeous but it’s Eliza’s down to earth words that bring this book home. There is also amazingly helpful tutorials and insight in her work! As a long time follower of this artist it was great to get some insight on her work! And there is so much of it! Every page provides lengthy yet precious insight. So this is not simply an art book, but a beautifully written narrative.

Even me, a stay at home mom of 3, with little time and who generally likes to draw cutesy animals gets something out of this! I definitely recommend to all artists! This will be a cherished addition to my art book collection!

[poparka · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book!
I enjoyed it so much and it left me with tremendous amounts of inspiration and confidence. I can't wait to put some of the things i learned to practice.
I'm a big fan of Eliza's work and the book is such a treasure.
So worth it!

[Catherine Lacerenza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this in the mail with her first two “Raw Materials” books and tore through all three in one day. The art books are bursting with cool concepts and beautiful drawings, and her newest book is an incredible insight into her process and journey. 10/10 would recommend highly.

[Casey Gerber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic art book containing invaluable insights from the artist as well as gorgeous reproductions of the work. The insights and process demonstrations within would be valuable and interesting to read for appreciators of art as well as for professionals and students.

[Marion · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5*

[kdzu · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite artist monographs. Detailed illustration and writing, expressing her thought process and technique in creating her work. Full of wisdom and inspiration.

[Ida Stoycheva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ridiculously beautiful book and art! Love Eliza's way of thinking about art as well!

[Aine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book, definitely a book for any art lover.