In Maya Elston's book, Eggstravagant Easter Eggs, Maya explores the many creative ways we adults can decorate eggs. While for many people Easter eggs mean Easter egg hunting and egg dyeing with mom in the kitchen, Maya Elston takes it a step further; turning these eggs into decorative works of art you'll want to show off to your friends. Maya is trained as an art conservator and has lectured in many different countries. This to me showed that he has extensive knowledge and experience in the mediums and designs used in his book. This is especially shown towards the end, where he gives many examples of projects he has done that you can replicate yourself. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an Original Essay If you find yourself like me and are artistically challenged, don't worry! Maya Elston is a master at breaking down steps into bite-sized pieces. He clearly presents the required materials and you can follow his clear instructions along with step by step photos that show you exactly how to master the projects he is teaching. One thing I particularly liked about this book was Maya's designs and the variety of styles and mediums she uses. Maya really takes her time to explain the different types of eggs you can use and how to prepare them for decorating. He then describes the different ways you can color your eggs; from markers, to paint, to store-bought dye. His projects adapt perfectly to the medium he chooses. Maya tackles many different artistic styles that you can use to inspire your egg decorating skills. These include but are not limited to: lace-decorated, black and white, ancient Greek vases, Italian and Spanish style tiles, and my favorite figurines, which include the ability to make your eggs look like fish, chickens, and other birds . Maya Elston really outdoes herself in terms of creativity and using easy to repeat steps so anyone can create their own unique eggs to decorate their home. I also think that although these drawings are more suitable for adults, you could easily turn this into a project to do with friends or with your kids at home. One thing that could be improved is the use of numbers when breaking down the steps for each project. Maya Elston does a great job of explaining how to do each step, but it's in paragraph format. It's easier, in my opinion, to follow the numbered instructions step by step. It may make the following clearer to some readers if this change has been made. Even with that, though, it contains very well thought out and easy to follow instructions for every project. Please note: this is just an example. Get a custom paper from our expert writers now. Get a Custom Essay The editing of this book was exceptional. I didn't notice any grammatical errors while reading and the images were engaging and informative. I give this book four out of four stars because it is an excellent book to have if creating and decorating eggs is something you enjoy. Maya Elston's words were engaging and easy to understand. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a new hobby and wants a detailed book with lots of examples and instructions to keep them busy.