Art & Art Related Books
Here is a smattering of books that I enjoy and find valuable as a visual artist.
I loved reading about the intricate histories behind hues and pigments throughout time and place.
If you find yourself held back by anxiety and creative block this book can help you move forward in your art making and career.
This is one of my favorite books of all time. It has many important messages and it branches into many stories while following artist Ellen Cherry's unique trip in her metal turkey.
This book was my introduction to Tom Robbins' work, he has become my favorite author. While you may or may not decide Sissy is an artist of her own accord with her developed style of hitchhiking, her partner is involved in the NYC art scene of the 19...
David Sedaris is a hilarious story teller. Amongst his recollections of life experiences you can find his description of when he was attempting visual and performance art in NY's underground art scene. Wild times 😂
Art Critic Jerry Saltz has a lot of advice that could benefit any creative person. He shares his insight here to help you with your art making and career choices. Now get to work! (As he says)
If you are interested in having more information about traditional figures, artists, symbolism and religion in Western Art and a book and enough to bring on museum or gallery visits this is my top recommendation. Full of vivid pictures of stunning wo...
Many of Tracy Chevalier's works contain creative themes. Girl with a Pearl earring is the fictional account of artist Johannes Vermeer's house maid. I love Vermeer and although this is not an accurate portrayal of him I do believe it has creative val...
Japanese wood block prints are full of gorgeous detail and color. This makes the perfect coffee table book, however I might be more immersed in this than the conversation.
You need to see these illustrations. You need to have them in your life and let your eyes feel the joy of scanning their marks, colors and glorious detail.
Someone stole my favorite anatomy book at some point when I was in college and I still want it back.
This book is useful inspiration for many projects and also just sitting and staring at patterns from all over the world.
To better understand the human need for creative expression, it's place in history and culture, let's start from the beginning with cave art. I like this book in particular for it's images and layout.
This is next up on my reading list, I find it to be a fascinating subject to consider. What do thoughts look like in physical form?