Tom Fattah

This is a handy selection of classes and books available to help you learn the fundamentals of art. If you know the fundamentals really well, you can draw or paint anything.

These are some basic supplies you'd need to get started bookbinding

This is what I'd call art school, but without the hefty tuition. If you work through these books, you'll have a very solid foundation and be well on your way to being a professional

If you're interested in art, here's a selection of some of my favorite artworks from various time periods. These are paintings and drawings. I've excluded sculptures. I included a variety of artists from different tiem periods to keep the list diverse. Let me know which ones you like!

Do you love to get your hands dirty with black ink but have been too intimidated to start? Here's a good list of stuff to get you going

These places are either free or very cheap to go to. A great way to explore the city without breaking the bank!

If you're looking to start drawing, here's what I'd recommend to get you started. Some supplies are optional, but most would be good to get

If you're looking to sketch stuff around town, this is a good list of stuff to carry around. Urban sketching is the practice of walking around and drawing people, buildings, cars, and whatever else tickles your fancy. Take your sketchbook on the go and see what happens!

I've read more than 100 books and these are my top 7. Every one of these is a 10/10 for me and well worth reading.