Outstanding books with information on how to paint and draw, and the benefits of art in our lives.*
Awe
Awe, by Dacher Keltner, explores the research on experiences of awe and recommends practicing entering moments of awe each day as the best means to attain happiness.
Creative Illustration
Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis’ is considered his best instructional book for artists working in any media.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards is the best for learning how to draw
Hidden Heart of the Cosmos
Hidden Heart of the Cosmos, by Brian Thomas Swimme, seeks to answer the question: What does it mean to be human, to live on planet Earth, in the universe as…
How to See
How to See, by Thich Nhat Hanh, presents a simple and practical series of concepts on how to see the world anew.
Life Drawing in Charcoal
Life Drawing in Charcoal by Douglas R Graves is a classic how to draw in shapes with charcoal
Spontaneous Creativity
Spontaneous Creativity by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a guide for us to develop the ability to show up fully for our lives and clear whatever blocks us from expressing our…
The Artist’s Way
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron can help you rediscover your what is important to you, and show you how to take steps to change your life.
Your Brain on Art
Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross explores the benefits of art in our lives
