Recommended Readings on Art
Skills
Botany for the Artist by Sarah Simblet
I love how Simblet breaks down the basic technique of creating those beloved botanical illustrations that we see on tea towels, stationary, and repeating patterns. If you want to learn some of the secrets to botanical illustration, this book is a great resource.
Mindset
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
This book really hones in on artist's mindset and how important it is to have an abundance mindset. Often as creatives we believe that there’s a limited amount of creativity in us. This book really helps artists to change their mindset.
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The Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka
The Hunger Artist contemplates an artist’s existential challenge with being noticed, the climax of their career, and the same struggles every artist faces with identity.
Theory
Sir Joshua Reynolds’ Discourses
This culmination of discourses on art theory and practice provide an interesting viewpoint of how students master their materials. As the president of the Royal Academy of Art in 1723, Reynolds provides a great discourse on fine art for anyone wanting to understand the HOW of learning art.