the artist library: books & gifts for creatives
The following books are favorites and ones I recommend the most.
They cover various mediums, color theory, art biz insights and tapping into the creative voice.
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Check out this awesome Arty Advent Calendar: Want a great gift for the artist in your life??
I looked at several arty Advent calendars and love this one from Grabie! Fun for kids 8 - 80+ with
a box of goodies each day. Mini watercolor tin set, crayons, stamps, stickers, brushes, acrylic paint,
mini coloring book, washi tape. Comes in a folding box with each day clearly marked .
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Sketching:
5-Minute Sketching Architecture
​Sketching Techniques for Artists
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain​​​​
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Watercolor:
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Watercolor Class by Michael Crespo
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Painting
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​Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting
Daily Painting by Carol Marine
How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold
Compostion for Landscape Painting
The Landscape Painter's Workbook
Color Theory
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​Color Theory by Patti Mollica
Creativity
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​The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
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Abstract Painting
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Abstract Painting: The Elements of Visual Language
Painting Abstract: Ideas, Projects and Techniques
Abstract Painting: for Today's Contemporary Artist
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Sticker Books
​The Botanist's Sticker Anthology
The Bees, Birds and Butterfly Sticker Anthology
The Sticker Book of Curiosities
Mystical Ephemera Sticker Book
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Gifts for Artists
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