Comments on: Art Books That Will Inspire Your Work https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:30:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kelsey Swearingen https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139546 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:20:35 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139546 In reply to Rhiannon.

How wonderful, Rhiannon. I will have to check this one out!

]]> By: Rhiannon https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139506 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:01:43 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139506 I have just started reading “The Artist’s Way” by Julie Cameron – what a classic and must read!

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139372 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:10:45 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139372 In reply to Lois Anne.

Yes Lois, that one is wonderful, thanks for adding it here! xo

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139371 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:10:26 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139371 In reply to Jessica G Marquardt.

OH yes I love that too! I’m so happy you found some inspiration here Jessica! And if you haven’t already, I hope you join us for a slow drawing workshop this week! xo

]]> By: Jessica G Marquardt https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139256 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:56:37 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139256 So in the morning I love to sit down after I wake up with my cup of coffee and my drawing book and just work on a picture I am doing or doodle flowers on a big sheet of spiral bound paper.
That right there is my creativity for the day, before my day starts getting rambunctious with my 3 kids.
This workshop inspirers me to look at drawings of other artists.
So thank you.

]]> By: Lois Anne https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139239 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:47:01 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139239 Some great recommrndations!! I have several of the books on the list along with the classic DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN by Betty Edwards.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139135 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:47:35 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139135 In reply to Renee Fisher.

I’m so glad it’s speaking to you Renee! xo

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139134 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:46:55 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139134 In reply to Anita Moore Luellen.

Hey Anita: Yes, books are friends, and in this time of screen staring, I think it’s so powerful to focus on books. For me especially ones I can hold in my hands. OOh, I follow Lorene on Instagram, thank you for bringing her book to our notice! Cheers!

]]> By: Renee Fisher https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139133 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:42:31 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139133 As mentioned by Marsha above, Rick Rubin’s “The Creative Act: A Way of Being” is not an art book, per se, but one full of inspiration and tips no matter what art or craft you make. The chapters are one or two pages which are just perfect to include in a daily practice. Along with Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, I believe it should be required reading for anyone who considers themselves a Creative!

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/art-books-that-will-inspire-your-work/#comment-139132 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:26:57 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=71151#comment-139132 In reply to Alexandra Spellman.

Hi Alexandra: Aw, I’m so happy to hear that you love Draw Yourself Calm! And Peggy Dean’s book looks fun and practical! Thanks for the idea!

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