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"Open Studio" from Phaidon

Go Inside the Artist’s Studio With Phaidon

Unleash your creative side at home with original, do-it-yourself artwork from a host of famed contemporary artists

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Phaidon’s new book Open Studio, written by Sharon Coplan Hurowitz and Amanda Benchley, takes art enthusiasts on a journey inside the private studios and minds of 17 acclaimed artists as they design DIY projects for readers to recreate through illustrated step-by-step instructions, pull-out stencils and more. From George Condo’s vibrant paint-by-numbers portraits to William Wegman’s whimsical watercolor Weimaraners, we’ve handpicked our favorite behind-the-scenes photographs to get you inspired this winter. Click through the gallery above for an inside look at the new book.

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