James Vance Books

“As an art student in the late sixties, I recall how painfully dry and intellectual my art history classes were. I thought to myself, or rather felt to myself, ‘There must be something more’” ― Van James Artist Van James offers that something more. This is a richly readable and lavishly illustrated text that reveals how, at every stage, human consciousness has evolved through the medium of art. It makes the case for a hidden stream that has put forth art works and art movements throughout history, in an ongoing visible revelation of invisible spiritual currents. Art, originally a part of the secret Mystery cults of the ancient world, has become an expression of the individual creative intuition. At every stage, Albert Einstein’s comment “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.”

From the author of Believe in Yourself and Do What You Love, a beautiful book packed with insights and exercises to help you feel more present and in control.

A sequel to the legendary graphic novel Kings in Disguise.

Omaha is losing her heart to her small-town lover, while Chuck's world begins to crumble as the search for the killer of loathsome Senator Bonner complicates the lives of everyone the cat dancer left behind. This volume contains three classic episodes in which sordid secrets are uncovered, new couplings are revealed and a pivotal decision is reached-plus the bonus tales "Rob Steps Out" and the never-before-reprinted "A Strip in Time." Collects issues 18-20.

Drawing requires effort and will through our hands, sensitivity and passion from our heart, and the thoughtful direction and reflection of our head. Drawing with Hand, Head, and Heart is a practical, hands-on guide to the art of drawing and to the process of visual thinking as a part of our full, rich human intelligence. Collected and developed over many years of classroom experience, the exercises show teachers, parents, and students of all ages how to learn to draw simply and naturally, as a child would learn to draw. Many of the ideas in this book have grown out of the educational methodology of Waldorf education, resulting in a complete drawing curriculum that is in harmony with the stages of learning the child and young adult naturally go through.

This essential book explores the practical and technical requirements, and also, importantly, the relational issues of counselling online. It covers video, audio and text-based counselling, using vivid vignettes, case examples and practical exercises to help you gain confidence in using these emerging media to their full creative potential.