{"id":62392,"date":"2023-11-13T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/?p=62392"},"modified":"2024-10-14T18:09:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T22:09:58","slug":"mindful-art-studio-best-books-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/mindful-art-studio-best-books-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindful Art Studio Best Books 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAS-blog-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62539\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Wonderful, Creative You: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year I compile a list of books that have been important to me and my creative life during the year. I hope you find a few that speak to you, and that you comment at the bottom to add your favorites to the list. This is a favorite topic of conversation in my membership, <a href=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/shop\/the-gathering-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Gathering<\/a> &#8211; what is everyone reading that encourages them to be creative people and take creative action?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawing and Painting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9781446308998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9781446308998.jpeg\" alt=\"best art books 2023 best, best books for creatives\" class=\"wp-image-62495\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9781446308998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watercolor for the Soul: Simple Painting Projects for Beginners to Calm, Soothe and Inspire<\/a> \u2013 Sharone Stevens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of my top favorite recommendations this year. I picked it because I know how technically good Sharone is, and because I know that her project-based way of teaching skills will appeal to many of my students. This book is full of great watercolor instruction via simple, fun projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9781452151991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9781452151991.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62496\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9781452151991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Picture This: How Pictures Work<\/a> \u2013 Molly Bang<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I found this book by accident, and what a happy accident it was! Using a simple, well known story, Molly uses cut out shapes to explain what makes pictures work, what gives them their emotional punch, and how to take advantage of the elements of style. Her approach is hands-on and easy to understand and then apply to your art. You may find this in your local library, but you may also want to buy it so you can refer to it again and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780593541012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"392\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780593541012.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62497\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780593541012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Draw Yourself Calm: Draw Slow, Stress Less<\/a> \u2013 Amy Maricle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a little cheeky to include my own book here, but a year after publication, and after being translated into 3 other languages, I&#8217;m still getting daily comments about how much this book has helped to transform your art practice. If you haven&#8217;t already, I hope you check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get my free class and tons of inspiration to create:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"7454a1adc2\" src=\"https:\/\/mindful-art-studio.kit.com\/7454a1adc2\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" data-no-optimize=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780486291574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780486291574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62498\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780486291574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction<\/a> \u2013 Aldren A. Watson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an oldie and a goodie, but it&#8217;s new to me. I haven&#8217;t yet made any of the projects, but I loved the step by step illustrations. It might be worth a check out from your local library to see if you want to learn these fully bound book techniques from a book, or if you prefer some other format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780770435141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"381\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780770435141.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62499\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780770435141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Book of Book Making: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Beautiful Handmade Books<\/a> \u2013 Charlotte Rivers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This adorable book is full of fun book binding ideas and inspiration from artists around the globe. There&#8217;s also a shorter instructional section on techniques like making paste paper, natural plant dyeing, and a few stitch techniques. Everyone is a different type of learner, but I would recommend this one more for the inspiration section than the instructional section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Poetry:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780143128762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"258\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780143128762.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62504\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780143128762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Felicity<\/a> &#8211; Mary Oliver<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know me, you know that poetry is synonymous with Mary Oliver for me, so this is the latest beautiful volume I&#8217;ve read. Nature and contemplation &#8211; that&#8217;s all we need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nature Books:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780316426480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780316426480.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62501\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: revert;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780316426480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rooted<\/a> &#8211; &nbsp;Lyanda Lynn Haupt<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As someone who has loved the outdoors since childhood, walking amongst the streams and mossy rocks and finding myself out in nature, I felt seen by Lyanda Lynn Haupt and her stories of childhood &#8220;frog church&#8221; and the things in nature that capture her wonder now as an adult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780316370905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780316370905.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62503\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780316370905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mozart\u2019s Starling<\/a> &#8211; Lyanda Lynn Haupt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I picked this up from the library knowing nothing about it and was just tickled. Haupt decides to keep a starling as a pet while researching Mozart, who kept a starling of his own.  I had no idea starlings were so beautiful, smart, and had incredible songs. I hope you love this one as much as I did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What have been your favorite books on art, creativity and nature this year? I&#8217;d love to hear about it in the comments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creatively Yours, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Wonderful, Creative You: Each year I compile a list of books that have been important to me and my creative life during the year. I hope you find a few that speak to you, and that you comment at the bottom to add your favorites to the list. This is a favorite topic of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":62539,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":62539,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAS-blog-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62539\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dear Wonderful, Creative You: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each year I compile a list of books that have been important to me and my creative life during the year. I hope you find a few that speak to you, and that you comment at the bottom to add your favorites to the list. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Drawing and Painting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":62495,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9781446308998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9781446308998.jpeg\" alt=\"best art books 2023 best, best books for creatives\" class=\"wp-image-62495\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9781446308998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watercolor for the Soul: Simple Painting Projects for Beginners to Calm, Soothe and Inspire<\/a> \u2013 Sharone Stevens<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is one of my top favorite recommendations this year. I picked it because I know how technically good Sharone is, and because I know that her project-based way of teaching skills will appeal to many of my students. This book is full of great watercolor instruction via simple, fun projects. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":62496,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9781452151991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9781452151991.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62496\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9781452151991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Picture This: How Pictures Work<\/a> \u2013 Molly Bang<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I found this book by accident, and what a happy accident it was! Using a simple, well known story, Molly uses cut out shapes to explain what makes pictures work, what gives them their emotional punch, and how to take advantage of the elements of style. Her approach is hands-on and easy to understand and then apply to your art. You may find this in your local library, but you may also want to buy it so you can refer to it again and again. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":62497,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780593541012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780593541012.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62497\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780593541012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Draw Yourself Calm: Draw Slow, Stress Less<\/a> \u2013 Amy Maricle<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It's a little cheeky to include my own book here, but a year after publication, and after being translated into 3 other languages, I'm still getting daily comments about how much this book has helped to transform your art practice. If you haven't already, I hope you check it out. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Book Making:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":62498,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780486291574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780486291574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62498\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780486291574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction<\/a> \u2013 Aldren A. Watson<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is an oldie and a goodie, but it's new to me. I haven't yet made any of the projects, but I loved the step by step illustrations. It might be worth a check out from your local library to see if you want to learn these fully bound book techniques from a book, or if you prefer some other format.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":62499,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780770435141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780770435141.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62499\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780770435141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Book of Book Making: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Beautiful Handmade Books<\/a> \u2013 Charlotte Rivers<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This adorable book is full of fun book binding ideas and inspiration from artists around the globe. There's also a shorter instructional section on techniques like making paste paper, natural plant dyeing, and a few stitch techniques. Everyone is a different type of learner, but I would recommend this one more for the inspiration section than the instructional section. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Poetry:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":62504,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780143128762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780143128762.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62504\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780143128762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Felicity<\/a> - Mary Oliver<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you know me, you know that poetry is synonymous with Mary Oliver for me, so this is the latest beautiful volume I've read. Nature and contemplation - that's all we need!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nature Books:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":62501,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780316426480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780316426480.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62501\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780316426480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rooted<\/a> - &nbsp;Lyanda Lynn Haupt<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As someone who has loved the outdoors since childhood, walking amongst the streams and mossy rocks and finding myself out in nature, I felt seen by Lyanda Lynn Haupt and her stories of childhood \"frog church\" and the things in nature that capture her wonder now as an adult. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":62503,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780316370905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9780316370905.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62503\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/81585\/9780316370905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mozart\u2019s Starling<\/a> - Lyanda Lynn Haupt<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I picked this up from the library knowing nothing about it and was just tickled. Haupt decides to keep a starling as a pet while researching Mozart, who kept a starling of his own.  I had no idea starlings were so beautiful, smart, and had incredible songs. I hope you love this one as much as I did. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What have been your favorite books on art, creativity and nature this year? I'd love to hear about it in the comments. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Creatively Yours, <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Amy<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1110,899],"tags":[478,180,1163,1141],"class_list":["post-62392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-books","category-favorite","tag-art-journaling-ideas","tag-creative-self-care","tag-watercolor-for-adults","tag-watercolor-ideas"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mindful Art Studio Best Books 2023 | Mindful Art Studio\u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Each year I compile a list of the books that have had an impact on my art practice. 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