5 Inspiring art books to get your creativity flowing, what is inspiring me to create art right now.

In this video I wanted to talk about 5 amazing art books that are inspiring me to create right now. I am looking for ways to expand my skills as an artist and creative and all of these books are written by other artists showcasing the techniques they use to create beautiful artwork. I go through each book and flip through the pages and explain what the book is about and why it inspires me.
Let me know in the comments if you have read any of these books or which ones you want to check out for yourself.
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Artists that I follow and mention in this video:
Flora Bowley
Mel Armstrong
Terry Runyan
Books that I have featured in this video:
Painting Happiness by Terry Runyan:
amzn.to/41CLId1
Birds in Watercolor, Collage and Ink by Geninne D. Zlatkis:
amzn.to/48qbHXo
Imagine a Forest by Dinara Mirtalipova:
amzn.to/485vawP
Paint, Play Explore by Rae Missigman:
amzn.to/3HdJM1v
Fresh Paint by Flora Bowley and Lynzee Lynx:
amzn.to/48xfTot
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[@Jogange59]

I’ve been going back and watching your videos after your most recent one showed up in my feed. Sometimes the algorithm gets things right 😂! I have the first two books in my collection so it’s nice to see another artist enjoying them. I’ve followed Terry and Genine for a long time and the folk art book is truly gorgeous! The story of the artist is very inspiring. It’s just so interesting that the artists who inspire you are the same ones who have inspired me! I have one of Flora’s other books but the one you showed is something I have to get. Thanks for another great video ❤️

[@michellejozina]

I guess we have good taste! 😂❤️

[@elaineporter182]

A Canadian magazine that I subscribe to is Uppercase. It’s so inspiring and a beautiful well crafted magazine. Thanks for the book reviews. I’ll have to order the Forest one

[@michellejozina]

Yes, I love Uppercase! I do have a few issues of that as well. Thanks for the reminder. Maybe I will mention it in the next book video so others can check it out. ☺️

[@YvetteWalker-v8z]

I have the book ❤

[@Kenverse81]

Well i think i am gonna check this book's soon because they are pretty good ❤ thanks for suggestions

[@staceface4303]

Thank you for sharing this! Looking forward to checking out a couple of these. ❤

[@michellejozina]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@iHanna]

Thanks for sharing these beautiful art books, but now I have big cravings for all of them! Not sure that's a good thing.... hehe 😜 /cheers from another youtuber and book lover 💕🎉🎨🌈

[@michellejozina]

Lol! That’s what happened to me when I saw them so I just had to share! Glad you liked them! 😊

[@karolsartoasis4815]

I really enjoyed the books. That’s a great selection I want all of them.🥰

[@michellejozina]

So glad you enjoyed the books! I am enjoying them all! ❤️

[@tinacookieleesanchez6850]

OMG I have most of the books. I love them all! I totally agree with you. These books are so creative and Hello 😃 I am new to your channel. Thank you for sharing and I love your work.💗💗

[@michellejozina]

Yay! Thank you! Welcome and thanks for watching! ❤️

[@heathergregg9975]

Loved the magazine "Where Women Create", had not heard of that before - thank you for showing.

[@michellejozina]

You are so welcome! I am so inspired by these magazines. I hope you can find them near you. 😊

[@YvetteWalker-v8z]

Hi it stared out as a book, they maybe available at the library

[@paintingtracey]

Thanks for sharing these!

[@michellejozina]

You’re welcome! Glad you like them! 😊

[@bythesea760]

Really great job showcasing these marvelous books; you may have found your niche😊 Good Luck✨

[@michellejozina]

Thank you! That is so kind of you to say! 😊

[@cindycarmichael9768]

Wow, I think this wonderful video, will cost me a (small fortune) at Barnes and Noble!! LOL So exciting and contagious to see all those -beauties!!!😮😊

[@michellejozina]

lol! So glad you enjoyed the video! Unfortunately I have a few more books I’m working through and will be doing another video soon! 😁 Sorry! ❤️

[@tinacookieleesanchez6850]

I have ( painting happiness!! A cute Book! Love her 💗💗

[@michellejozina]

Isn’t she the best! I am obsessed with her cats! Lol ❤️🐈

[@ennazussuzanne]

These books are amazing! Thank you for sharing. Would you ever consider creating an oracle deck like Roxanne / ByBun?

[@michellejozina]

That’s funny you should ask! I have had the idea for about a year now that it would be fun to create and oracle deck! I’m not familiar with the one you referenced but I will definitely check it out! I’m glad you enjoyed the book suggestions, thanks for watching! ❤️

[@ennazussuzanne]

@@michellejozina by bun is her channel name, she inspired me to start doing mixed media collage.Shes doing a haunted house oracle deck for october. Oracle and tarot decks do great on kickstarter. I would love to see an oracle by you. This book The Oracle Creator: The Modern Guide to Creating an Oracle or Tarot Deck is very inspiring too

[@ennazussuzanne]

@@michellejozina thank you for uploading!!!

[@michellejozina]

That’s amazing! I can’t wait to check it out! Thanks for the info!

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Yes i have but some of the pictures can be blurred and the mags are not cheap, thank you for sharing ❤ i like the same has you with studios

[@michellejozina]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@brianellinger6622]

lookin for something good with the word "Empathy"

[@mdipeace]

Imagine A Forest is based on eastern European folk art, it's not scandinavian. The artist author is from Uzbekistan. There are a lot of similarities but her art is based on art and stories from her family and culture.

[@michellejozina]

You are right! Thanks for the correction. 😊 I knew this but I don’t know why I said Scandinavian. I do love all folk type art and my brain always defaults to that. I definitely do not want to take away from the heritage of the artists beautiful work. Thanks! ❤️

[@cms4Lena]

Her style is a very Soviet based of. It is not Scandinavian. Although the Northern nature is very similar. I think she is Russian.

[@The_artistic_yogi]

Where in Canada are you? I am in NB... Also, where do you get those magazines?!? I have to have them!!!😅

[@michellejozina]

I’m in Hamilton, Ontario. Aren’t these magazines so inspiring! I think you should be able to get them at Indigo or Michael’s. I might have gotten some at Walmart but they don’t carry them on a regular basis. I hope you can find some!