5 Beautiful Art Books for Inspiring Shapes and Patterns

[@JackieOdonnel]

HIlma af Klint is one of my all-time favorite artists. Truly in a class of her own. Glad to see her work grabbed your eye, like it did mine!

[@LauraHornArt]

She's remarkable!

[@leannehurren9907]

I would add rex ray - although not geometric , definitely full of pattern! I love his work

[@Mariana-ym6zf]

Thank you for introducing me to Rex Ray!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for the tip, will definitely check out!!

[@leannehurren9907]

@@Mariana-ym6zf you’re welcome - his stuff is amazing!!

[@elfincrafter]

​@@Mariana-ym6zf I've recently been introduced to Rex Ray by Jackie Bernardi here on KZbin. As a mixed media artist, I love that his work is painted papers & not actually paintings.

[@jademail77]

Oh wow! I just looked his work up and I LOVE it!! Such bright colors and interesting shapes!!

[@beedee4427]

I absolutely LOVE Hilma af Klint. Her work is so inspiring. Find it quite mind-blowing that she was born in the mid-19th Century! I currently have 3 of her books on my Amazon "Books" wishlist and they've been waiting patiently for me for a while now. Top of that list is her late watercolours book. I see a great deal of reference to the womb and it's structures within a lot of her paintings. Although I'm not sure if anybody else can see this! I have an obscene amount of art books which my husband and I have been collecting for years now but I just can't stop finding "must haves". Time spent in second hand bookshops is never time wasted. And, as far as I'm concerned, an Artist can NEVER have enough art reference books and art biographies 😊. Anyhoo, thanks for another fabulous flick through.

[@LauraHornArt]

No amount of books is too many in my eyes! Thank you so much for watching the video!

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

(whoops! posted this on the wrong video!) I had never heard of Hilma af Klint either, so I looked her up on my library website and found a 2020 film about her called Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint. It was very interesting, and seeing her works hanging in a gallery, it's amazing how large some of them are-- like the one on the cover is floor to ceiling. Perhaps your library system also has a streaming film option?

[@cristybeck]

I’m just so excited for this course. I feel inspired every time that I watch you share something!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks Cristy! So happy to hear that. Enjoy the course!

[@susancrane6695]

I love this series! Thank you Laura!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@LauraHornArt]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@polgara28]

Excellent inspirational video! Thank you for sharing your collection with us, and letting us know what inspires you. Hilma af Klint fascinates me, being so very ahead of her time.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you! I've loved learning about Hilma, glad you found interesting too!

[@LauraHornArt]

Registration for my 6-week signature course, Modern Mixed Media, will open at the end of Sep 2024. Add your name to the waitlist 🌿www.laurahornart.com/modernmixedmedia 🌿

[@stockholmpearlsandviews4772]

I saw an exhibition of Hilma af Klint’s work at the Modern Museum here in Stockholm. Some of the paintings were huge and impressive, she was certainly ahead of her time.

[@LauraHornArt]

After looking at the book for a bit, I went onto KZbin and saw a documentary about her work. Wow, I had no idea of the scale. It makes it even more incredible!

[@stockholmpearlsandviews4772]

@@LauraHornArtThere is a film about her directed by Lasse Hallström, I haven’t seen it but it’s supposed to be good.

[@cristinahutchins1902]

Thanks for sharing your favorite books. I learned about Hilma af Klint a few years ago, and am also a big fan of her art.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you for watching!

[@willywonka1854]

I love Hilma and saw her works in London. I´ve read her biography a few yers ago. Glad you discovered her, better late than never :)

[@LauraHornArt]

Yes, exactly. I was surprised that I didn't know anything about her and a little sad! Making up for it now :)

[@willywonka1854]

@@LauraHornArt you´re so right. And everything comes into out lives, when it´s the right time :)

[@thebellaluna]

Beautiful books! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

[@LauraHornArt]

Glad you like them!

[@cathykodra3169]

I’m enjoying your book reviews very much, Laura. I think you and your husband have done a brilliant job of alternating personal shots with page content. To me, the balance is perfect. You are also so gracious and kind to everyone. Many thanks!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you so much! That's wonderful feedback for us. 😊

[@anitawaclawik4286]

I am enjoying your book series videos. I might have to look into borrowing the Hilma af Klint book from the library.

[@LauraHornArt]

It's such a beauty; something about it just feels really special. I am looking forward to reading and learning more about her. The paintings are actually really big, which looks so impressive. I saw them on a KZbin video when I went down a Hilma af Klint rabbit hole after getting the book!

[@anitawaclawik4286]

@@LauraHornArt I just checked out my library network & promptly placed a few books by the artist on hold. Looking forward to a good browse. Cheers

[@juliecochrill9069]

I would also suggest Rex Ray for his colourful use of patterned paper, shape and composition. An amazing artist who left us too soon.

[@LauraHornArt]

Great recommendation!

[@yourplanetart]

Brilliant work!

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you!

[@sandrarahimi5688]

I love this series. I am also getting into patterns and shapes as a way to relax.

[@LauraHornArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, making marks and shapes and patterns can be so therapeutic!

[@LulybelleLullaby]

Thank you for the review of these books. I’m keen to find out more about Hilma!

[@LauraHornArt]

You're welcome! So glad you enjoy these videos.

[@ChantelleArts]

These all look stunning, I am loving this series 😊😊

[@LauraHornArt]

I'm so glad!

[@jana_4_klu]

I love this series about art or inspiration books. I read about Hilma af Klint, and felt so inspired. Your book recommendations are well sorted! Love every book!

[@LauraHornArt]

I'm so glad you're enjoying it! Thank you for watching!

[@couturehelvetica1261]

Hello. Thank you for sharing the books with us. The design one especially caught my eye! I can't wait for the MMM course. I'm on the waiting list already and hope I get to enroll this time! 🤞🏼 I missed the last session by a few days and have been hoping you'll re-run the course again ever since. 😂 I've signed up & am starting some of your other classes in the meantime to give my creativity and outlet and learn something new 🎨 again, thank you for today's video & have a great day!

[@LauraHornArt]

Lovely to hear that you have your name down on the waitlist for this session of MMM! I am excited to get the course back up and running again. Thanks for watching the video too. That design book is packed with fabulous ideas and unique combinations; just wish I had more time to soak it all in!

[@polarbear1433]

Was really attracted to Rebecca's book. Loved the patterns & colors and ordered it!!! On the wait list for the mixed media course.

[@LauraHornArt]

Fantastic to hear that. Rebecca's books are lovely and that one will be great inspo for the Modern Mixed Media course!!

[@JessicaCinNY]

This is such a great series, Laura. I don't care for geometric patterns but I still enjoyed seeing some of the books. Hilma's too out there for me, but it was interesting to see how different her work was from other artists of her time. Two books I want to check out are Creative Walls by Geraldine James and Timeless Paris by Marin Montagut. Other books you might like are Art Forms in Nature by Ernst Haeckel and Anna Atkins' Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns. I don't own them (yet) but they look really interesting. So many books, so little money and time! Haha!

[@LauraHornArt]

There are endless opportunities for learning! So many different styles and inspiration, I love it!

[@karidoyle1157]

Thanks for sharing. I do love others sharing books, so you get a sneak peak inside. Pattern pulse is another great book for patterns. Has lots of examples of Australian surface designers.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for sharing!! I’ll check that one out, sounds great 🎨✨

[@tasticola]

I read about Hilma last year Laura. She was, and still is, an inspiring human. The size of alot of her works too! Wow! Lots of yummy books there. Thanks for sharing x Nell. 😊

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@alison64able]

Lovely to hear of someone I didn't know. Thank you

[@LauraHornArt]

It's fantastic when you make a new artist discovery. I was really excited to find Hilma. I was surprised that I hadn't heard about her, but it was lovely to dive in and experience her work for the first time! Glad you enjoyed!

[@LisaSonora]

I always love seeing the books that are inspiring you, Laura. Hilma af Klimt is an incredible artist, and so is her story. Have you seen the documentary make about her?

[@LauraHornArt]

I'll have to look into the documentary!

[@Balilove999]

There’s a fascinating documentary on Hilma called Beyond the Visible- I saw it on Prime Video, hope it’s available for you over there, it’s a must see!

[@LauraHornArt]

Amazing! I will definitely be looking for that!

[@gillhardy7627]

I was lucky enough to go to her exhibition at The Tate Modern last year - some of her paintings are huge -I was captivated with her art.

[@LauraHornArt]

I wish I could see the paintings up close and witness the scale. I did watch a little film on KZbin and couldn't believe the size of them and the beauty. Such a magical quality and very unlike anything of the time.

[@SonyaBatten]

Great books! I collect art books as well. I have the Australian abstracts book, its beautiful and also have seveal matisse books. I also live in Adelaide SA. Wow it would be awesome to meet you one day. Xx

[@LauraHornArt]

Hello neighbour! It's a pleasure to meet you!

[@alejandromorales9516]

The Guggenheim in NYC had a big Hilma af Klint show a few years back (I wanna say 2017-2018?) which is where this book is from. I believe it was the first major retrospective of her work and it was what really introduced a whole bunch of people to her since she stipulated her art not be shown until she died ... and interestingly believed a white circular building with a spiral structure would be best to display her works, and that is precisely what the Guggenheim in NYC is! That show changed my life. I saw it twice. It also opened my eyes to investigating a whole thread of early 20th century female artists who were bringing metaphysical and scientific inquiry into their art in various ways and many of these women have fallen into the cracks in the canon. I would also recommend Agnes Pelton if you don't know her.

[@LauraHornArt]

This weekend I watched Beyond the Visible and I learned about the temple she envisaged for her paintings; the Guggenheim was a great match for her vision. I will check out Agnes Pelton, I am on a similar journey of discovery!! Absolutely fascinated by Hilma's work. Life-changing for sure!

[@greggtransky9080]

Hello Laura, another wonderful video!!!!! I assume that the Modern Mixed Media is the same course that you taught before, which I have taken??? Thanks, Sondra Borrie

[@LauraHornArt]

Thank you Sondra for the lovely feedback! Yes, the main course is the same course, but I will be sharing a free taster course that will have new content so keep an eye out for that in the next few weeks.

[@karenellingboe1193]

Yes. The Geometric shape book is unavailable. Bummer!

[@LauraHornArt]

That's a shame! I recommend keeping an eye out online perhaps!

[@lindamosier3687]

Out of print; unavailable. So sad.

[@LauraHornArt]

Sorry to hear that. I am just sharing what is in my book shelf, some of the books I did buy many years ago. Sometimes you can get them second hand on Amazon or in other second hand book shops.

[@LeahBonnin-q1x]

You can find a movie (a kind of biopic) about this sswedish artist

[@LauraHornArt]

That sounds interesting, I will check it out! Thank you!

[@colours_are_my_garden]

Kunst von Frauen wurde zu der Zeit keinerlei Aufmerksamkeit geschenkt. Kandinsky wurde immer hervorgehoben als einer der ersten Künstler, der sich abstrakter Kunst zugewandt hat. Als ich das erste Mal von Hilma af Klint hörte, konnte ich es nicht fassen, dass sie bereits vor Kandinsky diese tollen Werke geschaffen hatte.

[@LauraHornArt]

That was my reaction too, I was absolutely blown away! Her work was so ahead of it's time. Truly a pioneering artist.

[@cloudsofsunset7323]

About Hilma af Klim. I wish we had some short of writing about her process or her artwork from her. We only have analysis from art historians. Which, let's be honest, is rarely NEVER a good analysis. Also, the fact that somehow now there is this trend to idealise her artwork is starting to be annoying. The only merit seems to be the fact that she was ahead of its time. But there is not much information to go deeper in such statement.

[@ginawoods2071]

A word of caution about Hilma - she practiced spiritualism including seances, and claimed that her work contains messages from spirits. Spirits aren't all good and these works may contain satanic messages.

[@riteasrain]

Funny thing, I never trust channels recently made, no avatar, no content, no description, random comments. I guess it's years on KZbin having seen what goes down.

[@cjprince1]

This is the kind of sh1t people say about women to shut them up.

[@susananielsen8911]

Thanks Laura for going through these interesting books…only it would be nice if you spend more time showing the content of the books instead of we have to look at your sweet face. It is often difficult to find out about a book on the internet, and when you do use time and space to show a book, it is so frustrating that you show so much talk instead of flipping slowly through the book while talking. By the way Hilma af Klimt means Hilma OF Klimt, “af” is Swedish for “of”.

[@LauraHornArt]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback I’ll pass on to my hubby who edits the videos. I wasn’t sure what the af meant, I couldn’t tell if it was initials or something else. Thanks for filling me in.❤️

[@jenns_artlandia7896]

Some of these comments are rough. I love this channel. You have a youtube channel..get books you like and do flip through your way.

[@rebeccamoore4177]

Another lovely video. Thanks so very much for sharing these fascinating books. 📚🎨🖌️🖍️

[@cathykodra3169]

I’m enjoying your review of books very much, Laura. I think you and your husband are doing a brilliant job of alternating personal shots with book content. To me, the balance is perfect. And you are so gracious and kind. Thank you.