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Cendrine Marrouat Book Review

Have you ever been drawn to a book just by its cover?

It is exactly what happened when I received Cinthia James’s email. Then, I looked at the cover and felt that her book would be a fun and informative read.

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Author Interview

I needed to revisit my artistic foundations after earning a graphic design degree and navigating a career that didn’t align with my creative goals. This led to the creation of “Treasure Found: An Art Journey.”

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Boost your creative mojo with Cinthia James’ book:
“Treasure Found”

Cinthia James is a multi-talented artist living in Berlin, Germany. She’s an illustrator, surface pattern designer, graphic designer, and also the author of “Treasure Found: An Art Journey”.

She very kindly shared her book with me. I read it and really liked it, so I thought you might also find it relevant, useful and inspiring.

Because we all get stuck in a creative rut from time to time. It’s the nature of the beast! And I think this book might help you shake things up a little when this eventually happens…

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YDJ Blog Feature

Treasure Found: Cinthia James Shares Her Art Journey and Guides You to Uncover Your Creative Identity

Cinthia James is an illustrator who has a unique talent for effortlessly combining custom patterns with portrait art. Her work is influenced by the world of fashion art, music, movies and her love for K-pop…

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Kpop Wise Interview

Artist Cinthia James on Book Treasure Found - An Art Journey and Inspiration from ATEEZ

Illustration and pattern designer and passionate K-pop fan Cinthia James who illustrates under the name A Tale of Art has made her debut as an author and art book designer with Treasure Found: An Art Journey on March 1, 2023…

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KPOPMAP FAN INTERVIEW

ATEEZ's Influence On Art And Writing: An Illustrator ATINY In Germany Shares Their Journey

Cinthia James said: "ATEEZ's music, stage design, album design, MVs, and promotional materials became a wellspring of inspiration, pushing me to explore my own artistic journey and creating the foundation for my book…

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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Editor’s Pick Review for Treasure Found: An Art Journey, featured in the Publishers Weekly March 27, 2023 Edition.

Takeaway: An inspiring guidebook to the joys of creating art, with welcome tips on building confidence and skill

Production grades
Cover: A-
Design and typography: A
Illustrations: A
Editing: A
Marketing copy: A

UPPERCASE MAGAZINE

Featured in the 4th Edition of the Surface Pattern Design Guide in the 49th Issue of UPPERCASE Magazine On Page 4o you can see three portraits and pattern designs.

FIDA INTERVIEW

Who or what has influenced you over the years as an artist?
I've come to realise that my Oma has been a huge influence on me as an artist. From her style to the way she decorated her home filled with patterns. My mom, a creative herself passed on the artistic gene. My favourite artist is Gustav Klimt and I thoroughly enjoy the Wiener Werkstätte. I also love the works by Olaf Hajek, Piet Paris and Antonio Lopez.