I love Christoph Neimann's work, but I could do with just a bit less self-flagellation when it comes to discussing his process and formidable talent. Also, as with Abstract City, I feel like his work is most effective and delightful out in the wild than packaged all together to be viewed at once. That said, the work IS effective and delightful, and I'm always happy to see it.

Christoph Niemann is one of my favorite minds working today, and this book totally delivers, both visually and in terms of original and creative thought. He offers a whimsical, low-stakes approach to creating art on a regular, steady basis. His method can be applied to any form of craft or art. This book is a beautiful coffee-table staple and a fun read.

Quite universal, inspiring and beautifully published book. Plenty of great illustrations in Niemann's lightweight style. But it's the story that he tells throughout the book that sucks you in and makes you think more deeply not only about what you're seeing, but also on decisions you might want to make. It can deeply affect your professional and private life.

Christoph Niemann was featured on a Netflix documentary called Abstract: The Art of Design, which is where I fell in love with his work and philosophy. If you are literate, you've probably run across his work; he's illustrated many New Yorker covers; you may not read the New Yorker, but you might recognize some of them, as they have become somewhat iconic. The documentary was good; his book is great. It's partly a coffee table art book of his quirky, vivid, and mind blowing art work (some of whi...

Something about this time of year always sparks me to do a refresh of my creativity and habits. This book was just the spark I needed to think differently and focus on the importance of repeated creative exercise. Anyone working on art knows that it is the process of diligence that makes anything exceptional, and this was a great example of the amazing results of focusing strongly on that process. Niemann was a new-t0-me artist but I will certainly be looking into his art more closely, especiall...

A wonderful book full of Niemann's trademark graphic design and illustrations. The essays are predominantly about his creative process and how he manages to balance economic need with creative innovation and deal with creative imposter syndrome. There are also a couple of brilliant standalone essays, including his live drawing of his progress in the New York Marathon, his method of eating sweets and his trip to the Venice Biennale. His work is witty, clever and inspiring. One of my books of 2020...

I read this little book in one sitting. It consisted of: - a lot of sketches and pictures the illustrator made. Enjoyed these! So many of them were clever and funny. - the author's thoughts on inspiration, mastery, mediocrity, hard work, burnout, creativity, etc. Also loved that!- some background/history about the major series of sketches- significant events of the author's professional lifeOverall, it's a cross between the illustrator's memoir, masterclass, and exhibition of his works. It's a n...

A pure delight. Niemann uses parts of visual columns and projects he's produced for social media to tell the story of his work life and creative process -- all the good bad, ups and downs and certainties associated with a creative life. Even for those who don't know a whole lot about art or graphic design, this is a good read. Anyone who's ever had to produce creative work for pay on deadline will identify with his renderings. In addition to "Sunday Sketching," Niemann has also produced other co...

A book with a month or a day of the week in the titleBeautiful book filled with mixed media art, and poignant observations about life as an artist. A journey through the mind of an artist, interesting and encouraging. I love that it reads like a snapshot autobiography with images. It's encouraging. I especially enjoy that this artist makes his art accessible. At the beginning, he writes directly about his own perceived lack of talent. It's so subjective, but I think most creative people come up

I just got this book and I meant to read it over a few days. But I felt curious to know what it would be about so I started flipping through the pages. It was such a delightful experience that I finished it in one sitting! Throughout the book, Christoph describes his thoughts and journey as an artist accentuated by his sketches. Although I don’t create visual art, it was very relatable to me and I think it will be relevant to anyone who strives to produce great work!

BRILLIANT.

I think I came across Christoph Niemann on Instagram, when I saw the portrait of Trump he'd created for the New Yorker magazine, back in Aug '16, when a Trump presidency seemed far-fetched. Then again another splendid piece of art on Women's Day! I was like, "Man! I wonder if he has a book full of such creative paintings!" and googled him up and voila!Next, like a bat out of hell I got this book issued from my library. Even though the due date was 4 months hence, in spite of exams and assignment...

It is simply astounding how imaginative and creative some people are! This is the perfect book to read through in one sitting for some comic relief and brilliant artistry. Also looks great on my coffee table, and I love being able to pick it up randomly and open to a page of such originality and wit. Niemann's very personal pictorial account of his vocation is touchingly honest and humorous but perfectly encapsulates the very real pitfalls and pains as well as emotional exertion that comes with

Brilliant visual, emotional, and philosophical indulgence. Worth every cent of the price tag.

Just as inspiring and fun to read as Austin Kleon's "Steal Like An Artist" and Paul Arden's "It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be."If you have a Netflix account, check out the documentary series Abstract. The first episode focuses on Christoph Niemann, whose illustrations you might recognize from covers of Wired and The New Yorker. The documentary is very good, as is his Instagram account, @abstractsunday. But this book (as much a coffee table decoration as a treatise on his c...

Absolute delight! The art work presented in the book was just pure genius to me. The author did touch on hard work, practise and process of art. I think the first page of words said it all, and we all know it, just work persistently, it will come. I would recommend the book to those who are interested to see the process of art and clear out those hanging questions while trying to create. Also great as a gift book, as the art work in it was just out of this world, I have to scratch my head and as...

As with _Abstract City_ Niemann’s musings and reflections about his work as artist/designer really applies to all of us at work. The problem is most of us are not afforded the time to think about the what, how, and why of what we do.In this sense, a book like _Sunday Sketching_ is a godsend. Niemann has done the thinking for us (even though he was really trying to think for himself).The oddness and the perspectives alone make this a wonderful read.

Like a warm snuggly cup of tea on a cold winter day. Niemann captures the universal struggle of the fears and challenges that artists face. It’s a testament to his art that he can convey multitudes using the simple medium of pen/watercolor and paper. One of the best things about Niemann is that he is critically aware of his prejudices as a white middle aged male; he know that he represents the media, and what he creates is a reflection of how his experiences have shaped his life. Thus, he active...

I loved the honesty and vulnerability. I looked through it, admiring the imaginative sketches and enjoying the humor. Then I read it as a story and found a whole different book: a story of struggle, success, settling, discomfort, failure, struggle, and growth. What I love most is Christoph's honest self assessment and struggle to continue getting better while accepting that a brilliant creation involves luck. A fun and inspiring book.