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The Creative Cure
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items Creative block can be a tricky subject, this list of books helped throughout my journey of being an artist. Books are listed from latest to oldest, enjoy and claim your creative birth given right!
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This book will leave you inspired, my respect for Andrew Huang went up with this book. Andrew Huang went from Youtube to author, very inspiring.
Make Your Own Rules
Putting in words what it means to be creative is not an easy task but Rick Rubin accomplish this a very pleasant to read way. Molded parts of my brain that I did not think was possible.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Great book for defeating self doubt and procrastination, two emotions we could all relate to. It is a beautiful thing when you overcome them.
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be
2010's
Books published in the 2010's
A book to remind you that creativity is not a skill, it is habit. You won't be great at something if you don't believe that you can before trying, that is the first step then comes the practice that inevitably forms the habit.
Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life
Learn how to form good habits with this book. Breaking old habits and forming new ones can be challenging but very much possible. It is in our nature to better ourselves just need some guidence.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
"Deliberate practice" This book debunks the myth that some people are just born with talent and others are not. Open your brain to new possibilities.
Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
Learn to live a creative life!. Embrace your creativity with courage, curiosity and joy. Gilbert argues that creativity is a birth right. Very powerful.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
A book full of solutions to fight creative block. Sometimes we get stuck in our mind fighting the feeling of feeling not being creative, we just need the right words and understanding to change it!
Creative Block: Get Unstuck, Discover New Ideas
Feel more encouraged to share your creative work!. For new and experienced artist can be nerve racking to show your work. You do not find your audience they find you but you have to make yourself findable.
Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
You don't have to be completely original to come up with something new. The thought of trying to be 100% original can be daunting, this book gives you a different perspective.
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
A book all about improving your skills!. Improving your skills is a great method that we take for granted or are not open to, give it a try.
The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills: Coyle, Daniel
Beat those imposed expectations that you set for yourself free with this book. Expectations can be the downfall of your creative being, do not let them to take over.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (10th Anniversary Edition)
2000's
My biggest take from this book is that sometimes we take for granted the art that surround us everyday. Take notice of nature art, art on walls, architecture art, the list goes on and on.
How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum
Making creativity a habit. This book helps you take that leap that you need to live with creative habits.
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
It's on the title, “Win your Inner Creative Battles”. We can win the battle, we just need the right tools and mindset.
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
1990's
Simple, a book about making art. Feels good to read the words from someone that understands the emotions that come with making art. Classic but good!
Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
A timeless classic! Self-help guru Julia Cameron helps to unblock creative dreams through ground-breaking tools and teaching. Great read or listen if you can find the audio book.
The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition