Life-Changing Books on Art and Creativity · My Top 10 Favourite Art Books
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Күн бұрынThese beautiful books are ideal for any artist, writer, or creative looking for inspiration, technical instructions, drawing tips, art career advice, and self-development help too! This is just a brief look at my art book collection so let me know if you’d like a Part II to this video where I can share more inspirational books for building skills and becoming an artist.
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+ Art and Fear tidd.ly/3FeJ8xo
+ Big Magic tidd.ly/3CcvadE
+ Daring Greatly tidd.ly/3Ccwj4M
+ Mindfulness And The Art of Drawing tidd.ly/3ojxDxO
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+ Anatomy for the Artist tidd.ly/3Hmr9a8
+ Drawing & Painting: Materials and Techniques for Contemporary Artists tidd.ly/3wKjoG5
+ The Artist’s Manual tidd.ly/3C85Y7X
---Teoh Yi Chie (YT) bit.ly/3DftDVp (Blog) bit.ly/3qA6w4G
+ The Graphic Artist’s Guild Handbook tidd.ly/3kxOzQh
+ How to Be an Illustrator tidd.ly/3236PuB
+ Creative Block tidd.ly/3c6oran
---Danielle Krysa On Skillshare skl.sh/3DeADC4
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+ Artist To Artist tidd.ly/3wF1aGc
+ Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours tidd.ly/3n9tqh1
---Dr. Oto Kano (YT) bit.ly/3HhWJWK (IG) bit.ly/31NLEwa
+ Secret Lives of Colour tidd.ly/3wIHlh1
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0:38 - Books On Confidence and Mindset
5:06 - Books On Technique
10:15 - Books On Career
12:17 - Books For Inspiration
14:28 - Beautiful Books
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Here's a flower for reading all this 🌼 You're amazing!
@thesketchycartel 2 жыл бұрын
+Art and fear +Big Magic +Daring Greatly +Mindfulness And The Art of Drawing +Anatomy for the Artist +Drawing & Painting: Materials and Techniques for Contemporary Artists +The Artist's Manual +The Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook +How to Be an Illustrator +Creative Block
@i.ammyownmuse 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@thesketchycartel 2 жыл бұрын
@@i.ammyownmuse happy to help ✨ the links along these same list are in the description box.
@henschim 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you❣️
@LondonBridge99 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t suppose anyone has the time stamps?
@somyagarg3922 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️
@BiggerinRealLife 2 жыл бұрын
Part two, yes please!!!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Okay, will do!
@tumblingrosesstudio 2 жыл бұрын
@@minniesmall HURRAY!
@amandaarts3277 2 жыл бұрын
This video wrote my Christmas wish list lol. Minnie saying "Lets talk about creative block, actually let's not" was a big mood 😂. These books sound awesome but I know your book is gonna be my favorite ❤️
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks Amanda 😊😊😊😊
@dodosdodo 2 жыл бұрын
This is so fascinating!! Would love a part 2 with reference/inspo books on topics other than anatomy that are more of a compilation than "tutorial" type books.. hope that made sense haha
@rewilding_rose 2 жыл бұрын
What an incredibly helpful video! Thank you so much for putting this together. And YES to part 2!
@annclyde 2 жыл бұрын
Art and Fear...a classic that I seem to turn to time and time again..great book selections and definitely yes for a part 2!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
It's great isn't it 😊
@francesschatz3131 2 жыл бұрын
Good
@sammie4966 2 жыл бұрын
I stumbled across this video the other day and just had to come back to thank you for such wonderful recommendations. I ordered Art and Fear and Big Magic right after watching and have already read both in the span of 24 hours and can already feel how it is going to change my relationship with my work. I would love a part two should you ever have the opportunity/desire to share! 💖
@elahisme 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, I was just looking to treat myself to some art books and supplies! I'm so glad you included books about mindset & career as well! Definitely going to get a few of them ❤️ would love a part 2 as well
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Glad it was helpful!
@candicekitchen4805 2 жыл бұрын
Would definitely love a part 2! You gave such great descriptions of each book and I’ll be placing a few on my Christmas list this year. Thank you 😊
@mamom3 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review! Yes, to part two. I struggle to keep my focus on anything and you had me completely in! We’ll done!
@xiao668 Ай бұрын
thank you for the mindset book recommendations! Those were just what i was looking for!
@TyTLZacharie 2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely be interested in a part 2 because this was very helpful & informative.
@ariela023 Жыл бұрын
It really resonated with me when you said it takes courage to put your art out there. I always feel very vulnerable when I show something I've made. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 💖
@argentiana 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your recommendations!📚 I’ve enjoyed this video start to finish with a list to check out for myself
@AisaNana Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all these recommendations, I cant wait to read some of them
@WendyW123 Жыл бұрын
This is probably one of the best discussions and informative insights into useful book recommendations and why!! An intelligent approach in a mire of uninformed KZfaq channels. Thank you for your refreshing content.
@ChantelleArts Жыл бұрын
Great video, I’m definitely going to look into some of these books 😊
@nadinemeshref6638 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for always being generous and inspirational ❤️ I love your channel very much and I'm super thankful for your efforts 🌸
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
That's so kind of you, thank you :)
@kaybreedlove3050 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to some reading. ❤
@modernmensch 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, part 2 PLEASE!!! Love your recommendations!!
@ar7tis5227 2 жыл бұрын
Minnie, You are so thoughtful, sensitive and intelligent. You did a great job sharing these important books. Please keep going.
@MA-zg2pz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these recommendations and details! ❤️ much needed!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 😊
@racheljorgensen3441 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this post. You are so inspiring and I enjoy watching all of your videos, thank you again! I have such passion to start painting with gouache but have a ways to go with practicing color so I am going to start buying all these books ❤️
@noelladilber 2 жыл бұрын
Exciting list! Makes me want to read a lot more than I am doing right now. The art and fear and the anatomy for the artist books are 2 I definitely want to start with.
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you get to check them out 😊😊
@MLauren35 2 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful, I get so lost in the art books section... thank you so much! Part 2 and 3 would be amazing 😁
@MummyBrown 2 жыл бұрын
OMG, color nerds unite! EXCELLENT recommendations, thank you for sharing!!
@gimenaperfume9636 2 жыл бұрын
loved all of these, can´t wait to read them, super useful. Please part 2!!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, will do!
@yvettedean92 2 жыл бұрын
Part 2 yes! 📚! Great descriptions of the books 📚
@melitalyell6915 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes part two please!! What a great video thanks for your time and effort😊
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
You got it! Thanks for watching 😊
@morganturner4401 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the work you put into this video!
@alkhemiegypt 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such great recommendations. You just solved my problem of which book my son will be buying me for Xmas. :) Yes to "Part II".
@darrenday1955 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this video so much, Minnie. Art and Fear and Big Magic have been pivotal for me, too. Steven Pressfield's The War Of Art, Magnus Resch's How To Be A Successful Artist, and Twyla Tharp's The Creative Habit have been essential for me as well. I'm so happy to have discovered your channel. :)
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) The War of Art has been on my 'to read' list for ages. I'll take this as the push I need to finally get round to reading it! And thank you for the other recommendations, I'll defo check those out 🙌
@projectmunchkins 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a part 2!! Thank you for sharing your reading list and letting us into your mindset, your struggle and journey as an artist. Your content is ever so refreshing! 😍😊
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you! 💛
@debgwilliam8756 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this, thank-you. Some great ideas.
@Marteire 2 жыл бұрын
What a great and inspiting video, thank you!
@patriciatolliver4057 Жыл бұрын
Patty- I have Werner's Nomenclature in my Amazon cart already. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm looking forward to your videos.
@edkoree 2 жыл бұрын
i just love how expressive your face is. the way your features move to emotions is so fascinating.
@ItsLizV 2 жыл бұрын
so many books i haven't heard of! Definitely going to be grabbing some of these
@asirrisa7615 2 жыл бұрын
This was so great, would totally love a part 2 for sure
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊😊😊
@KamisKisses 2 жыл бұрын
Minnie, thank you so much for this video. It is immensely helpful posted right on time. Really appreciate it.😊
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad, thank you :)
@KamisKisses 2 жыл бұрын
@@minniesmall you’re welcome 😌
@TheBlondiekitten 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you….loved this …..part two? Yes please 💖💖💖❤️❤️❤️✨🌟⭐️💫
@chloeshortart7335 2 жыл бұрын
Great video at a perfect time of the year. Santa are you listening! Will definitely need to add some of these to my wish list.
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Glad you liked it :)
@aprilblues 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this video, thank you so much for the recommendations 💕
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching :)
@Phianett 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this video, because the creative struggle is sooo real. I'm definitely adding a couple of these to my wish list. For now, I've bookmarked Danielle Krysa's classes on Skillshare to watch later.
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Great! I've actually bookmarked them to re-watch as well 😅
@sensaishadowninja9717 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your recommendations all of them have gone in my wish list but I got the crossroad book straight away lol. You probably have this in your library already as you like to draw buildings: Architectural Style a Visual Guide. I am binging your old content at the moment and I looked up brutalism when you mentioned it in you intober 2017 series. It may be another good inspiration reference for you hopefully. Looking forward to you next video
@YourTrueShelf 2 жыл бұрын
This was brilliant, thanks so much 😊 one to keep referring back to. I loooove Big Magic (& Daring Greatly) so much.
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy you liked it! 😊😊
@queerfish6984 2 жыл бұрын
I love this video so much!!!!!!!!! I'm an aspiring artist and I am so passionate about making art
@aPenasIllustrator 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always so so cozy and nice 💛
@camilanogueira2721 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you for sharing :) More videos about books pleaseeeeeeee!!***
@MadebyDawn23 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. Thank you for saying that artist have courage. It really helps with because I have been unsure lately
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You got this 💪
@milliehutchings 2 жыл бұрын
This video is perfect! I work in the art department of a secondary school and a few books have just been added to the Xmas present list!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Ooh yay! Glad you enjoyed :)
@Olivia-sf9ur 2 жыл бұрын
You're video could not have been better timed! My family just asked me what I wish for Christmas/birthday 🥰.
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing!! I hope you love whichever one you get 🎉
@stephanie.kilgast 2 жыл бұрын
The "Art and Fear" book is indeed life changing. I rarely grab that type of books, but this one was eye opening and got me out of a block I was in.
@TessaOswin 2 жыл бұрын
Werner’s nomenclature of colour is the perfect combo of art and science which I’m alway so happy to see. As a science by training and a artist by eternal facinasion I always find people trying to keep the world separated is strange. So much in science is beautiful and often beautiful thing can have huge scientific meaning. In satellite imagery if you process diffrent wave of light correctly they desplay ice crystals in the atmosphere, the system I use made them a beautiful purple swirls across big areas.
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful comment, thank you 😊😊
@Pixiewithpens 2 жыл бұрын
love this!! i say with a number of still unread art books on my shelf lol. i tried big magic on your recommendation but it wasnt for me, however, i found a book that i think did the same thing for me: the creative path by carolyn schlam. she goes through inspiration, gives unique exercises, talks about techniques, about sharing, about making space for yourself as an artist... the main focus is on the process of painting, which i found so healing in this time of artists (including myself) constantly worrying about getting seen on social media. it also helped me take myself seriously as an artist but in a really chill way, because it made me think and realise that i have things to say and they are worth saying, even if only to myself. so for anyone else out there who didnt vibe with big magic, i highly recommend the creative path :)
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Haha I'm the same with unread books 😅😅 There's always room for more! For what it's worth, I tried reading Big Magic twice before it clicked for me the third time (I much preferred it in audiobook form) so it might be worth going back to one day 🤷♀️ Thank you for the Carolyn Schlam recommendation, I'll defo be checking that out, sounds perfect!
@bellame8367 Жыл бұрын
Such an informative video🌷
@maddscientist3170 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@jameskelly4196 2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video thanks!
@Tiffan13 2 жыл бұрын
Yes please to part 2. I would appreciated it. Thank you
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Okay great! Will do :)
@helgaleifsdottir5191 2 жыл бұрын
Oh Minnie, thank you for sharing the book list that seem to be brilliant, hopefully for me, I am not an artist. I adore your excellent performance and useful info. You are a good artist too. Been following you for a while, I am always so happy to watch you perform, your beautiful performance, excellent English. I hope some of the books are for beginners to, staring with fear at the blank canvas :) Amazon is a bit expensive for delivery to Iceland, but perhaps I am lucky and can buy 1 or two wonderful books that you recommend and describe perfectly. You are always brilliant, Minnie :)
@alimac5826 2 жыл бұрын
Love learning about inspiring art books. Looking at art online is one thing but nothing beats a good book
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
I agree :) Thanks for watching x
@jenniferabbott6757 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Minnie - Just putting another vote in for a part two video! 😄
@buzzi2k 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!!
@luckywithpaint7773 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for writing the list in the discription. It helps a lot
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful 😊
@devilbloody0606 2 жыл бұрын
This is so useful, Minnie! :) Thank you very much for sharing your list. I have heard about some of the titles you mentioned but others were completely new to me and I sm definitely curious! I think it would be awesome if you make another video about your favorite books :) Also, please give us an update about your shop. What are you planning about it? I am also really interested in the progress of your book that you mentioned in a previous video. Please update us! :) Keep up the great work!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you enjoyed the video :) And thank you so much for your interest in my shop and book!!! I sent off the first draft of the book last week 🎉🎉 And I'm aiming to have the shop open towards the end of the year or start of next year 🤞🤞 I'll keep you updated!
@JessicaSmith-gd1fu 2 жыл бұрын
The Secret Lives of Color is fascinating, beautiful, informative, such a treat to read. It must be savored.
@taddygirl11 2 жыл бұрын
yes to a part 2! :)
@ginajiesamfoek4054 2 жыл бұрын
I would like to add 'Art & Soul, reloaded' to this list by writer Pam Grout. Wonderful inspiring presentation. I am a librarian and enjoyed it and ordered some for the public library in Aruba. Thank you!
@Bexx74 2 жыл бұрын
Yes to part 2!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
😁 Will do!
@RinN3-. 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 🙌 thank you 🙏 😃❤️
@2logj Жыл бұрын
yes please kindly do a part 2 .HOw to start drawing and sketch for beginners --- books and step by step guide with excercises
@AllIsWellaus 2 жыл бұрын
I can wait to read the first book, Art and Fear. I have jumped around 6 ideas deciding they're all rubbish. Only now going for gold as I now have just over a week to create and produce four works. Everything you mentioned, yeah I'm experiencing.
@apaperylife2096 2 жыл бұрын
A part two would be amazing!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Great! Will do :) Thank you xx
@hariamrta 2 жыл бұрын
Part 2 would be nice where you could describe about you how or where you have actually put it to use maybe BUT thank you so so soo much for this wonderful video! Ily
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion, thank you :)
@CORINAPUEBLA 2 жыл бұрын
Part II 😍
@kingtigerbooks1162 2 жыл бұрын
Set aside one hour a day to make art, any type. After a month it will be habit and you will drastically increase your output. Family and friends may buy a few pieces off you and your career has begun. I love this channel. So many great ideas. My favorite art books: - Art and Fear by David Bayles - Aviation Art by Lou Drendel - Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy 1 by Tim Gibson
@Discofoxx1 2 жыл бұрын
Sure I’m in for a part 2 💖
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Okay great :) Thanks for letting me know xx
@1manatelier 2 жыл бұрын
So excited to pick a few of these up and get to know my new local book store (we just moved) :)
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Oooh congrats on your move!
@1manatelier 2 жыл бұрын
@@minniesmall Thak you! :)
@hildagertze8539 2 жыл бұрын
Love the recommendations. I have 4 of them
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed :)
@lin_7681 2 жыл бұрын
omg I was looking for books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Hope you found some here that you like!
@redbrushart 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing and new videos are always fun. I'm learning a lot here. I always wish my friends success. May we grow together in the future...😍😍
@Silver7195 2 жыл бұрын
Question for a potential part 2: you mentionned books *about* inspiration, are there some books that make you inspired? My go-to is Tillie Walden's "Mini meditations on creativity". It's an illustrated, curated collection of quotes about creating. Of course, the illustrations are gorgeous, this is Tillie Walden, but it's the curation that I really love about it. She talks about how she wanted to stray from the image of the "lightbulb that lights up above someone's head", and instead wanted to collect quotes about the work and sometimes struggle to put yourself into a creative mindset. It's always on my desk
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, this book sounds great! I'll have to check it out! Thanks for sharing :) I'll have to think about what I'd include in that category, what a great suggestion. xx
@kalakiryakala 5 ай бұрын
Does Werner's Nomenclature of Colours book still contain these squares? Is it now howling exclusively with the reprint?
@johnmorgan5495 2 жыл бұрын
There is another excellent book on colour predating the Secret Life of Colour which sounds very similar ' COLOUR ' by Victoria Finlay published in 2002 .
@kimfulton4887 Жыл бұрын
Thank you such a useful selection as its always difficult to narrow down the wide range of books. Have added them to my amamzon list. Just to let you know you can The secret life of Colour on kindle unlimited for free if it helps. You might want to mention the affliate links at the start as well as I didnt know and ordered during the video. Love you channnel.
@drawninthefog 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any recommendations for finding inspiration for creating unique art, what source material it's ok to use, finding your unique artists voice for the first time?
@PuffPets 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome :) Thanks for watching!
@estherhyneman9127 2 жыл бұрын
I would love if you did another video like this!🤗
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Fab! I will! 👍
@estherhyneman9127 2 жыл бұрын
@@minniesmall That's awesome. Can't wait to see your next video !😃
@Mariana-ry4pq 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh, I love your voice 💗
@ABCEDFGH 2 жыл бұрын
Same 😊
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊😊
@hellstarremina3693 2 жыл бұрын
I love this video but it would be nice if you could show us more of the books if you made another one so we can get more of an idea of them
@ScottWMason 2 жыл бұрын
Got 40 books on my bookcase unread but I’m still sitting here taking notes
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 This is me!!
@zgart5788 2 жыл бұрын
Part 2 please :)
@ferncrafted 2 жыл бұрын
Part 2!!!!
@toiletteregina 2 жыл бұрын
YES TEO YI CHI!!! Love his videos
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌🙌
@JWartsy 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. If you were to choose a book from each category which would you choose?
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
Art and Fear, Drawing & Painting, Graphic Artists Handbook, Creative Block, Secret Lives of Colour
@thestudiointhelibrary1387 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, more books, please.
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌
@kishasworld 8 ай бұрын
Missed you girl
@carolynlieberg5932 2 жыл бұрын
Thx
@UniqueTrash 2 жыл бұрын
Yay!
@minniesmall 2 жыл бұрын
🎉🎉
@maianhta552 2 жыл бұрын
How do u deal with burn out :(
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