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 .
Sketching:
5-Minute Sketching Architecture
Sketching Techniques for Artists
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Watercolor:
Watercolor Class by Michael Crespo
Painting
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
Color Theory by Patti Mollica
Creativity
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Abstract Painting
Abstract Painting: The Elements of Visual Language
Painting Abstract: Ideas, Projects and Techniques
Abstract Painting: for Today's Contemporary Artist
Sticker Books
The Botanist's Sticker Anthology
The Bees, Birds and Butterfly Sticker Anthology
The Sticker Book of Curiosities
Mystical Ephemera Sticker Book
Gifts for Artists
