Inspiring ART BOOKS you NEED for your studio bookshelf!

I hope that you enjoy this calm and cosy look at some of my favourite art books that are inspiring me right now!
Fairfield Porter: Selected Masterworks by John Wilmerding & Karen Wilkin
Charles Tunnicliffe Prints: A Catalogue Raisonné - Royal Academy of Arts
Nests by Susan Ogilvy
The Tree Keepers: Flock by Gemma Koomen
Beautiful Useful Things: What William Morris Made by Beth Kephart & Melodie Stacey
Cozy Days: The Art of Iraville by Ira Sluyterman van Langewedye
Brian Cook's Landscapes of Britain by Brian Cook
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[@WendyW123]

Natasha, it would be so lovely to see you publish your very own art book, which I'm sure would fly off the shelves.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I would love to self-publish a book of my work!

[@Ms_Ink]

Kickstarter it, Natasha! Or, 3D Total Publishing - they are the ones that published Iraville’s art books. They’ve also published Pascal Campion, Heikala and Beatrice Blue. I’d buy your book in a flash! 😍😍😍

[@nixda5077]

@@Ms_Ink indeed, me too :)

[@donnap2814]

The bird singing during the video was precious 😊

[@iraville]

awwww, thank you, Natasha. I feel so honoured being mentioned between so wonderful art books 🥰

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

You are very welcome! It's a beautiful book. :)

[@susanwildt6535]

Natasha if you only knew how many art books I have ! I have been collecting them since the mid 70’s. Your last book video I had to get that little book on trees and this time I really would love the Fairfield Porter and Brian Cook British Landscapes. There is so much to learn just by the pleasure of looking at an art book. I love that you show them so I can be sure I want this and not that one. I will have to put those two books on my wishlist. 😁🥰

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It's so valuable to have a reference library of art books, isn't it! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video, Susan. :)

[@onestrauss3066]

Another wonderful selection of books. Yes please Natasha - more videos on your book collection. And never feel guilty about buying something that is obviously inspiring and integral to your art. If you feel guilty, it makes me feel I have to be guilty too lol.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! I love that. :)

[@PaulaScardamalia]

I'm an author and I love books too, and my husband groans whenever I come home with more. The wonderful thing about them is that you can read and re-read them. Some of my favorites books are illustrated books for children and young adults, by illustrators like Tomie Depaola, Marianna Mayer, and fairy tale illustrators like Adrienne Segur, Kinuko Y. Craft, Stephanie Law, and James Christensen. And what magic to have a bird sing accompaniment to your sharing of Nests. I love the second book because I love birds, and the Cozy Days. Thank you.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I couldn't believe it when the birds started singing just as I got to that book!

[@sd2023.]

Loved the books' cozy days 'and landscapes of Britain...love how the artist used a pop of colour in landscapes.

[@annak8176]

I love watching what art books people find inspiring :D I'm getting relaxing tea and watching before going to sleep :D

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ooh, how lovely. Sweet dreams (but do finish the video first, ha ha!).

[@edithscottini]

Oh nice ones! But now I will spend all my money on these and then I won't have enough bookshelves to stock them and here I'll be again trying to twist any old furniture into a bookshelf 😂

[@annaguettabi3974]

What an interesting subject - who would’ve thought to illustrate a book for children about William Morris! Beautiful illustrations, i love how many of them show lots of “flow” - clouds, rain, fabric…

[@luneleaart]

Brian Cook's landscapes look good enough to eat💚🌳😍going on my wish list

[@leslierobertson385]

Yes please more book videos! I always learn about new artists. Brian Cook is wonderful!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

More to come!

[@fiolaart8298]

Natalie! Everything was great! We are waiting for more of the same reviews and other books!

[@carrie2105]

7:52 looks straight out of your b roll! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful books.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It really does!!

[@deborahmeyers551]

I love this video thank you Natasha I would totally know your work anywhere clean sharp crisp atmospheric whimsical nature loving beautiful tree shapes can't wait for your studio tour. Please do a video like this even again ❤

[@ChrissieNicely]

Thank you for sharing this selection of wonderful books! - I would love to see you show more of your collection! 😍😘

[@selmag5819]

Brian Cox..."graphic" and "printed" is what i was thinking, too. And yes, yes, yes, to more book videos! This was wonderful, thank you💐

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@shonascouten3871]

Since we are “children at heart”, there is always room on our shelves for beautifully illustrated picture books!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

So true!

[@gayebrodie9664]

I love this video, it is always wonderful to get recommendations for art books. You definately cant ever have too many books. Yes please more of these.

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

I have followed Ira on KZbin for quite a few years! Beautiful work!

[@iraville]

💗❤❤

[@loriannferraioli2698]

Thank you for sharing. Inspiring seeing artists work you may not know of.

[@Lesley22]

Lovely books. I especially like Nests and already have Flock. Nests is definitely my next purchase. Thank you Natasha. Yes more books please x

[@riteasrain]

So enjoying your book videos. I'm glad you zoomed out more for your latest book one (Dec '23), makes it all easier to see as a whole 😊

[@jessicastrideart]

I’m in awe of the skill Fairfield Porter has in using large ares of tone in his landscapes, so clever! I’m definitely going to be putting the Cozy Days book by Iraville on my wish list. A massive YES to more book videos! Thanks Natasha!x

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Such beautiful work! x

[@user-bk8qn9rh5k]

Natasha please continue to show us your art books! I love all of your videos and love books as you do so the art book videos hold a special place in my heart. I am searching for the Brian Cook, Susan Ogilvy, Beautiful Useful things and The Art of Iraville now! Are you familiar with Norman Ackroyd: A Shetland Notebook? As I was browsing Royal Academy’s books I saw his book and really was drawn to it. Thank you again for sharing so much with us.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Yes! I saw that one and thought it looked interesting too. :)

[@eileenroth9868]

Lovely vlog! Thank you for sharing! You do need to publish your own book! Your artwork is beautiful!❤

[@bethanyrachel4415]

I love book videos as much as art supply videos! I definitely need the Brian Cooke one for my collection.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I wholeheartedly endorse this statement. ;)

[@robygayle9449]

Thank you. I love your books. Keep them coming.😊

[@heather333]

If you go into any second-hand bookshop, you may see CF Tunniclife's A Sketchbook of Birds, which is wonderful. It was hugely popular when published so there's many copies available. There's a permanent exhibition of his work in Anglesey.

[@sarah_hedges_creates]

Such a beautiful video, thank you for sharing. I watched it as I was working in my sketchbook which was very relaxing. We have often bought our daughter books based on the beautiful illustrations alone, so I would definitely second that children’s books are a wealth of inspiration. X

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Sarah! There are so many inspiring illustrations in children's books, especially recently I've found. x

[@TessaOswin]

I recognize iranville’s art on the title card even with only that tiny sliver visible. Iranville inspired a bullet journal theme of plant based bride here on KZbin which in turn inspired me to make my own. I have a kid story book bought completely for the art work of Olivia Lomenech Gill( it’s ‘Where my wellies take me’ if your interested) I meet her work during my GCSE when my art teacher showed my her copy and I just had to have my own copy

[@lunanorth]

Really enjoyed this video, big thanks. I loved all of the books. Iraville painting is like a meditation 💙

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

So glad you enjoyed it, Luna!

[@KoolKookyKreatures]

Beautiful books!! I love the picture books - I am a very big fan of them and have an extensive collection :)

[@louisebourne5779]

Hi Natasha what a wonderful collection of inspiring books I loved them all especially the art of Iraville just stunning she has another book coming out in November time : Hideaways: More Art from Iraville (Art of) Hideaways: More Art from Iraville (Art I definitely think I’m going to get the one you have shown and the new one coming out in November time. I would love to see more books that you have in your collection in your studio that inspires you. Sending you lots of love and Thankyou for sharing xxx ❤

[@zoramay1493]

First part of Mr Cook's work looks inspired by acid. Much prefer the later palettes. Great books, Ms Natasha:)) thank You for sharing ❤

[@joshellkoliva6903]

I always love it when you share books!

[@hippopotamusbosch]

5:09 Fairfield Porter’s “Autumn on Porch” 1955 is worth studying for it’s composition and surface texture.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'll have a closer look. :)

[@sheilacym]

Really enjoyed this video, Natasha….thank you ! Loved listening to you describing your thoughts and descriptions. 🎉🎉🤗🤗

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you. :)

[@michelemarchesani5139]

Ah....Fairfield Porter is truly one of my all time favorites! I'm going to get out all my books (by the way your book was a fair price for such good images and great essays).

[@nottaholiday]

Yes please, your book videos are wonderful... Love the inspiration you can take from different artists. I will often play with the techniques I see in them, its a great way to expand your artistic "vocabulary". BTW, I have just discovered a lovely book called "Hidden Places" by Sarah Baxter and Illustrated by Amy Grimes. I think it would be right in your wheelhouse Natasha ! xx thank you again.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Just googled it - what a beautiful book! x

[@francineh.7825]

Oh I love book videos!! Really liked the Nests book, Iraville and Brian Cook's books. I'll have to put them on my birthday list. I look forward to your studio tour!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I hope that you receive them all for your birthday!

[@juliasartchannel4577]

Thank you! More books 😍😍😍

[@londongael414]

Gorgeous, gorgeous books - I love them all. And no need to make any excuse for kids' books - some people are just not old enough for children's books! 🌳🌲🍃🍂🍁🌳

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Absolutely!

[@gbear768]

Natasha I love your book videos! I share your love for books and I have many that you would probably also love. Looking forward to your studio tour

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! I'm so glad that you enjoy them. I uploaded a mini studio tour a couple of days ago, with a longer one hopefully coming soon (ish!).

[@awatercolourist]

Brown Cook’s book is inspiring. I love his use of colour.

[@amandajames270]

I bought two books from your last studio book introduction and there are at least two more in this video I like to add to my collection 😊 I would also love to see more books and can’t wait for your storing solutions in your studio. I don’t buy art books that often bc they are soo expansive but I have a friend, an art teacher and artist herself, and she encourages me in my art journey. Which I am very grateful for.

[@nottaholiday]

Lol, yep, me too :)

[@sjmsutherland]

I bought The Tree Keepers, I bought it for my daughter and I regularly read it to her....I bought it mainly for the artwork, but the story is lovely!! Thank you for this lovely video, some wonderful artists to go find!!!xx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, how lovely! x

[@txspacemom765]

10:36 Reminds me on the Spode Italian Blue china pattern. Love the suggestions for the books.

[@jenniferdaniels8211]

Already looking up those children's books! They look amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@tlembro]

I am also a book fanatic! I am ordering 2 of them….also Iraville has a new book coming out Nov. 21st of this year…..looks beautiful! Thank you so much for reviewing these…..they are wonderful references and tweak our creativity!

[@michelleramsey4302]

I have had to set a monthly allowance to help me with my book addiction...ive loved books since i was a child...

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I totally understand this!

[@mcdonaldfiona3314]

That was so inspiring Natasha. Thank you so much. I have just ordered three of the books! I would love to see more art books from your collection. I hope you will have your own book someday…….

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it, Fiona! And I hope I'll have my own book someday too. :)

[@ruthjames9278]

i want them all !!

[@col_gardening]

Love your channel and really love the fact that you don’t wave your hands around frantically in the frame. Some art KZbinrs need to calm down with the hand waving! 😂 Gorgeous books.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I know exactly what you mean, and I've tried consciously not to be too much of a "hand waver", but I do worry that I stray into that territory sometimes, so it's nice to hear that you don't think so! Thanks. :)

[@pinkangel2393]

Yay 😀 can’t wait to see your studio tour video 🤩

[@lindakazel4273]

I own a couple of your choices. I just received a most beautiful new publication called “Painting Calm” (Connect to nature through the art of watercolor) by Inga Buividavice. I’m reading through it, about 2/3 so far, and, of all the watercolor how-to books I own, this beautiful work of art using the “calm” subtle colors of nature exceeds all of my expectations.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Oh, it sounds lovely! I'll look it up. :)

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Wonderful collection!!

[@robynforman1978]

Loved book reviews.

[@Scattycatartwork]

I'd love more book videos :) very inspiring

[@nisamorin2519]

Yessss for more videos on art books. Thank you in advance! ❤

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm so glad that you enjoy them!

[@sammijane1640]

Thank you 💚 Sir Cook made his way onto my very full bookshelves :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Wonderful!

[@roksannastephens4375]

Yes!!! More books, please!! Those were all beautiful!! Vignettes is the term for smaller clustered art

[@joyfreeman9962]

What lovely books. Would love to see more!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, more to come!

[@michelleramsey4302]

I will have that Fairfield Porter book in my grubby little hands soon...lol..Simply Stunning!!!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha!

[@cazkiwinz4300]

0:42 I love the WAY you say “boooooks” 😂 As a Kiwi, we say it more like “bu-k”, short clipped vowels 😂

[@MandyLovesBooks]

Ahhh!! So amazing to see Ira! I absolutely adore her work. It’s fun to see her because I am inspired by both your work. Have you seen that she has a second book up for preorder called Hideaway? I just backed it in May. Her trees are so wonderful. 3DTotal publishing does so many good art books. I have such an artbook addiction too. 🙈 or just books in general. I agree with another commenter that a Natasha Newton artbook.

[@wendychampness1901]

Stunning flip throughs! Thank you 🙏

[@nixda5077]

thank you for the inspiration (and making me want things I didn't even know they existed until now). I am obsessed with the two last ones and definitely going to get them

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@MichelleMouldArtist]

Gorgeous books. I already have some but am going to order Brian Cook and Beautiful Useful Things. Love a good book review.

[@daisiesandsunflowers5587]

WOW!❤ I am completely in love with so many of those books! And I've admired Brian Cooke's Batsford guides for a while now. I'm so happy to see his work collected into one book, yay! Thanks for this peek into some of your collection😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

So glad that you enjoyed it!

[@jenniferabbott6757]

❤❤❤ Another great video showcasing books to be inspired by! As for more...yes, please! 😊

[@maddyy9816]

Definite yes to more book videos 😊 This was so cozy!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Aw, thank you!

[@azzuparis]

I loved this video and I would definitely be interested in a follow up ❤

[@trudyhoneycutt452]

LOVED this sharing of wonderful books, and have added three more to my collection!! Books are right up there with art supplies for me!!! Thank you, Natasha!! Awaiting the next round of book introductions!!!!!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I know what you mean, Trudy! :)

[@smallofferings]

Thank you for sharing those Natasha! Such a beautiful collection. I love Charles Tunnicliffe’s work - the pen and ink (assumed) remind me a lot of old engravings. And at the other end of the spectrum Brian Cook’s work always makes me feel like I’ve been transported to an ideal England, where nothing bad ever happens ☺️ When you opened up the Fairfield Porter book I wondered if you’d discovered it on Sandi Hester’s channel - it’s fabulous work, isn’t it?!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I did! I think I made a written note of that on screen? Such a great book!

[@smallofferings]

@@NatashaNewtonArt I think you said - I meant that I wondered it, then you said you had, if you see what I mean 😅

[@IvyRoad]

Thanks for this terrific video! I loved looking through those books. Brian Cook was particularly interesting. When I looked him up, I discovered he was a printer and publisher, and painted a number of iconic dust jackets for books. His creative choices would have been informed by the need to print them, shaping his marvellous mid-century aesthetic.

[@awatercolourist]

Yes, please; more book reviews. 🙂

[@wendyj_thecoddiwomplelady]

I love these book videos. And I still have that set of Ladybird books (I’m 54 by the way! 😁)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Oh, how lovely! :)

[@artmix700]

Thank you for sharing, love your book recommendations🙏🏼 It's always so inspiring reading art books and I have just ordered Cozy Days and Brian Cook's Landscapes.......can't wait for those to arrive! I've recently purchased 4 small art books by Helen Birch, which are packed full of lovely paintings, drawings etc and inspirational tips and tricks. They are definitely worth a look if you haven't already😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Is one of them a watercolour book? If so, I not only have it, but I'm featured in it! :)

[@artmix700]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Yes, that is one of them…..’Just Add Watercolour’. I haven’t worked my way through that one yet but I’ve just had a peek and found your gorgeous painting Night Rain 2, in the ‘Earth Colours’ section😊 I knew it was a great choice………I can’t wait to read it all now x

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@artmix700 They're great little books! x

[@Christine__D]

Thank you for sharing your books! The background bird serenade was lovely 😍

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I know! I couldn't believe it!

[@twoifbysea7141]

I have those Charles Tunnicliffe Ladybird books, it was those kind of old Ladybird books that began my love of art (plus TinTin comics). They are beautiful inside & it's a pity there is no modern equivalent for children to have such 'grown up' illustrations.

[@lizhart81]

If you enjoyed Flock, I recommend checking out Sara Boccaccini Meadows' work. I fell in love with her illustrations via a couple of children's books I found through work: Glow is about space and the solar system, and Grow is about plants and gardening. I really love her birds and butterflies, and she does beautiful botanicals. Both of those books are published by Magic Cat, which has some other great science, nature and wellbeing titles for kids with work from some really inspiring authors and illustrators.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

They sound lovely, I'll have to check them out! Thanks Liz. :)

[@bertd6844]

Susan Ogilvy's style reminds me of Beatrix Potter.

[@pamelajohansen882]

Great video!

[@Silendre]

I don’t know if it was me that recommended Tunnicliffe but he’s been one of my biggest inspirations and I own a few of his books (a couple of the diaries and his book of measured bird drawings) and I had no idea that book of his existed! I’ll have to pick it up because I really want them to reprint some of his books. Thankyou for sharing!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

If it was you: thank you!

[@wendybroadbent8041]

There's a permanent exhibition of Charles Tunnicliffe work and sketchbooks in Oriel Mon, art gallery in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. 😊

[@paulawilliams9645]

Hi Natasha. Books are amazing. It's very hard to pick favourites. Great video

[@impish22]

how fun, thanks for sharing

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@sueberry1727]

Natasha lovely video I love art books as soon as I saw cozy days I had to order it off Amazon her work is lovely she has a new book coming out in November more of the same it’s on amazon to pre-order it’s going on my Xmas list thanks for sharing

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm very tempted to get her new book too! I'm sure it will be beautiful.

[@lilichua6653]

Iraville’s second book is out, from 3D Total. :)

[@awatercolourist]

Well, that was inspiring! Right, I’m off for a spot of window shopping on Kindle.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Enjoy! ;)

[@awatercolourist]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Thanks! Somehow my window shopping immediately turned into going to bed 😂.

[@peroladuprat]

hi!,great video, i love art books . please more videos on your collections.😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ChantelleArts]

Oooh this is a good collection 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! I try my best. ;)

[@jo_tc]

I really tried to resist but I 'needed' to have Cozy Days, so now it's on its way. And I suspect it won't be the last. From your last haul amongst others I discovered Katie Daisy...and feel I'm officially a Moonflower now! 🦎

[@awatercolourist]

I’m surprised that you like the sense of colour in Porter’s book, seeing how you love moody paints 😄.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I do love my moody colours but I also love a good use of brighter colour - and he certainly knows how to use colour!

[@TracieWho]

They are all fantastic books. I think it's Flock that felt like it was a collaboration between you and Kriksis. Your colors and similar to her style. How fun would that be if you guys did do a collab? Or like someone has already mentioned, your own art book! But I think the one I loved the most was Nests. How gorgeous are those?!?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I see what you mean - it kind of does! Maybe Kriksis and I will do a collab someday as I’m sure it would be a lot of fun. :)

[@rakisk8r]

I like big books I cannot lie

[@sharonhammer3901]

Fairfield Porter was a big deal here in Maine, USA because he had a summer house here. Oddly enough I think of him as a seascape artist only. Wow, so wrong! I much prefer the work of his brother, Eliot, a photographer of the natural world. Thirty-three dollars is a bargain for that Porter tome. I just ordered the Iraville book! And they are coming out with a new book In November called Hideaway. It looks to be the same sort of palette and style. I wanted to find the Brian Cook books, but that appears problematic. I'll keeping looking because I really do like his style. Some of his landscapes remind me very slightly of The Group of Seven, a Canadian group of landscape painters who I like very much. Who can live without books?

[@fiolaart8298]

😍😍😍👍👍👍...👌👌👌!!

[@tabbi888]

I don't mean to be offensive but the cosy days book I thought at first was yours. The landscapes are almost exactly like your own particularly the way you do trees. Personally i couldn't tell her landscapes from yours except maybe the colour scheme in some.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'll take that as a big compliment! Thank you.

[@a.w.j.pilgrim]

You would love my book, ‘The History of Art Materials’ by me A.W.J. Pilgrim.