Books Every Artist & Art Lover Should Read Whether you're a practicing artist, an aspiring creative, or simply someone who finds joy in the beauty and meaning of visual art, this list is for you. These books will deepen your appreciation, spark y...
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For Artists
Here are my picks for any artist who wants to study art or up their artistic game.
Beautiful book loaded with information.
Abstract Painting
Adding this book to my wishlist now!
Watercolor Workbook
This is a very inspiring book for painting landscapes.
Paint 50 Landscapes
I want this book!
Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Flowers in Watercolour
I am obsessed with floral paintings and always want to update my skills. I think this book looks very interesting.
Illustration Studio: Inking Florals
Great book for instruction, inspiration, and just to look through!
The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting
I do not paint outside often but this looks very informative.
En Plein Air: Light & Color
This has lots of information on different techniques.
101 More Mixed Media Techniques
I never saw this book before but now I want it!
15Minute Art: Painting
I'm obsessed with sketching lately and this looks like it could help me master it.
Field Sketching for Environmental Designers
I love the cover and this book could help me with my acrylic paintings.
En Plein Air: Acrylic
I am going to do this someday, make a nature journal and draw everything that inspires me when I'm outside or traveling.
How to Teach Nature Journaling
Seems real good and got good reviews!
101 Top Techniques for Artists The Society for All Artists (Paperback)
I need this and I love the cover!
Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist|Paperback
A no-nonsense approach to marketing for artists who would rather make art than market their art.
I'd Rather Be In The Studio!: The Artists No-Excuse Guide ...
this has grat reviews! I need to get this book.
The Artist's Guide - by Jackie Battenfield (Paperback)
For Art Lovers
You love art? Then these books are for you. A curated list of the best and most beautiful and interesting art books I could find.
Who doesn't love color? This is a very informative book that anyone would enjoy.
The Secret Lives of Color
This book would make a very interesting birthday gift for someone and will reused a lot.
Colorstrology
This is a very interesting book as a coffee table book or a gift to a child for inspiration.
Painting Without Rules
This is a beautiful coffee table book!
The Universe in 100 Colors
This looks very interesting!
100: 100 Artists Who Shaped World History (Paperback)
Great coffee table book!
My Adventures as an Illustrator: The Definitive Edition|Hardcover