...a treasure for anyone who has embraced the people and ways in Bali. A true keepsake! -- Bali Advertiser
" ""An Artist's Journey to Bali" is much more than your usual tourist guide to the beautiful and mysterious Indonesian island of Bali. Written and illustrated by renowned artist Betty Reynolds, this book contains the author impressions of the wonderful island whose inhabitants are known to adhere to daily rituals that, although strange and unfamiliar to foreigners, give the island and its people a distinct aura of mystery and magic. In this beautifully illustrated artist's sketchbook, the author shares her good fortune of meeting many Balinese who allowed her to witness important aspects of their lives and culture, and to participate in the religious rituals that mark their passage through the major stages of life.
Page after page of carefully drawn watercolors bring to life the author fascination with the island and its people, drawing on the culture that charmed her in the first place. Elaborately decorated temples, colorful ceremonies and personal anecdotes enchant the reader on every page.
About the Author
Betty Reynolds left a career as a creative consultant and advertising art director to accompany her husband to Asia. They first moved to Singapore and then Tokyo where they lived for seven years. She now divides her time between Philadelphia, PA and Orcas Island, WA but her heart remains in Japan. Other Tuttle books by Betty Reynolds include Tokyo Friends, Japanese Celebrations, and Squeamish About Sushi.
