Life-Changing Books on Art and Creativity · My Top 10 Favourite Art Books

[@BiggerinRealLife]

Part two, yes please!!!

[@minniesmall]

Yay! Okay, will do!

[@tumblingrosesstudio]

@@minniesmall HURRAY!

[@thesketchycartel]

+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]

Thank you for this!

[@thesketchycartel]

@@i.ammyownmuse happy to help ✨ the links along these same list are in the description box.

[@henschim]

Thank you❣️

[@LondonBridge99]

I don’t suppose anyone has the time stamps?

[@somyagarg3922]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@amandaarts3277]

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]

Ah thanks Amanda 😊😊😊😊

[@dodosdodo]

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

[@annclyde]

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]

It's great isn't it 😊

[@francesschatz3131]

Good

[@sammie4966]

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! 💖

[@rewilding_rose]

What an incredibly helpful video! Thank you so much for putting this together. And YES to part 2!

[@elahisme]

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]

Yay! Glad it was helpful!

[@ariela023]

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 💖

[@mamom3]

Wonderful review! Yes, to part two. I struggle to keep my focus on anything and you had me completely in! We’ll done!

[@WendyW123]

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 KZbin channels. Thank you for your refreshing content.

[@candicekitchen4805]

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 😊

[@TyTLZacharie]

I would definitely be interested in a part 2 because this was very helpful & informative.

[@ar7tis5227]

Minnie, You are so thoughtful, sensitive and intelligent. You did a great job sharing these important books. Please keep going.

[@argentiana]

Thank you for sharing your recommendations!📚 I’ve enjoyed this video start to finish with a list to check out for myself

[@modernmensch]

Yes, part 2 PLEASE!!! Love your recommendations!!

[@edkoree]

i just love how expressive your face is. the way your features move to emotions is so fascinating.

[@noelladilber]

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]

I hope you get to check them out 😊😊

[@MLauren35]

This is wonderful, I get so lost in the art books section... thank you so much! Part 2 and 3 would be amazing 😁

[@racheljorgensen3441]

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 ❤️

[@xiao668]

thank you for the mindset book recommendations! Those were just what i was looking for!

[@ChantelleArts]

Great video, I’m definitely going to look into some of these books 😊

[@AisaNana]

Thank you for all these recommendations, I cant wait to read some of them

[@nadinemeshref6638]

Thank you for always being generous and inspirational ❤️ I love your channel very much and I'm super thankful for your efforts 🌸

[@minniesmall]

That's so kind of you, thank you :)

[@darrenday1955]

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]

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 🙌

[@alkhemiegypt]

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".

[@MummyBrown]

OMG, color nerds unite! EXCELLENT recommendations, thank you for sharing!!

[@morganturner4401]

Thank you so much for all the work you put into this video!

[@yvettedean92]

Part 2 yes! 📚! Great descriptions of the books 📚

[@kaybreedlove3050]

Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to some reading. ❤

[@MA-zg2pz]

Thank you for these recommendations and details! ❤️ much needed!

[@minniesmall]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@gimenaperfume9636]

loved all of these, can´t wait to read them, super useful. Please part 2!!

[@minniesmall]

Thank you, will do!

[@Phianett]

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]

Great! I've actually bookmarked them to re-watch as well 😅

[@ItsLizV]

so many books i haven't heard of! Definitely going to be grabbing some of these

[@stephanie.kilgast]

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.

[@sensaishadowninja9717]

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

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty- I have Werner's Nomenclature in my Amazon cart already. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm looking forward to your videos.

[@melitalyell6915]

Oh yes part two please!! What a great video thanks for your time and effort😊

[@minniesmall]

You got it! Thanks for watching 😊

[@debgwilliam8756]

Loved this, thank-you. Some great ideas.

[@TessaOswin]

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]

This is such a beautiful comment, thank you 😊😊

[@Pixiewithpens]

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]

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!

[@Marteire]

What a great and inspiting video, thank you!

[@projectmunchkins]

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]

Yes! Thank you! 💛

[@TheBlondiekitten]

Thank you….loved this …..part two? Yes please 💖💖💖❤️❤️❤️✨🌟⭐️💫

[@YourTrueShelf]

This was brilliant, thanks so much 😊 one to keep referring back to. I loooove Big Magic (& Daring Greatly) so much.

[@minniesmall]

I'm happy you liked it! 😊😊

[@aprilblues]

I loved this video, thank you so much for the recommendations 💕

[@minniesmall]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Your videos are always so so cozy and nice 💛

[@milliehutchings]

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]

Ooh yay! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@asirrisa7615]

This was so great, would totally love a part 2 for sure

[@minniesmall]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@queerfish6984]

I love this video so much!!!!!!!!! I'm an aspiring artist and I am so passionate about making art

[@chloeshortart7335]

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]

Ha! Glad you liked it :)

[@Olivia-sf9ur]

You're video could not have been better timed! My family just asked me what I wish for Christmas/birthday 🥰.

[@minniesmall]

Amazing!! I hope you love whichever one you get 🎉

[@MadebyDawn23]

Thank you for your video. Thank you for saying that artist have courage. It really helps with because I have been unsure lately

[@minniesmall]

Thanks for watching. You got this 💪

[@alimac5826]

Love learning about inspiring art books. Looking at art online is one thing but nothing beats a good book

[@minniesmall]

I agree :) Thanks for watching x

[@KamisKisses]

Minnie, thank you so much for this video. It is immensely helpful posted right on time. Really appreciate it.😊

[@minniesmall]

I'm so glad, thank you :)

[@KamisKisses]

@@minniesmall you’re welcome 😌

[@Tiffan13]

Yes please to part 2. I would appreciated it. Thank you

[@minniesmall]

Okay great! Will do :)

[@JessicaSmith-gd1fu]

The Secret Lives of Color is fascinating, beautiful, informative, such a treat to read. It must be savored.

[@helgaleifsdottir5191]

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 :)

[@ginajiesamfoek4054]

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!

[@camilanogueira2721]

Awesome, thank you for sharing :) More videos about books pleaseeeeeeee!!***

[@jameskelly4196]

Really interesting video thanks!

[@luckywithpaint7773]

Thank you for writing the list in the discription. It helps a lot

[@minniesmall]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@jenniferabbott6757]

Hey Minnie - Just putting another vote in for a part two video! 😄

[@bellame8367]

Such an informative video🌷

[@AllIsWellaus]

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.

[@devilbloody0606]

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]

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!

[@buzzi2k]

Amazing video!!

[@maddscientist3170]

Thanks for the info

[@2logj]

yes please kindly do a part 2 .HOw to start drawing and sketch for beginners --- books and step by step guide with excercises

[@RinN3-.]

Brilliant 🙌 thank you 🙏 😃❤️

[@taddygirl11]

yes to a part 2! :)

[@Bexx74]

Yes to part 2!

[@minniesmall]

😁 Will do!

[@kingtigerbooks1162]

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

[@hariamrta]

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]

Great suggestion, thank you :)

[@apaperylife2096]

A part two would be amazing!

[@minniesmall]

Great! Will do :) Thank you xx

[@CORINAPUEBLA]

Part II 😍

[@Silver7195]

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]

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

[@Discofoxx1]

Sure I’m in for a part 2 💖

[@minniesmall]

Okay great :) Thanks for letting me know xx

[@hildagertze8539]

Love the recommendations. I have 4 of them

[@minniesmall]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@lin_7681]

omg I was looking for books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@minniesmall]

Yay!! Hope you found some here that you like!

[@1manatelier]

So excited to pick a few of these up and get to know my new local book store (we just moved) :)

[@minniesmall]

Oooh congrats on your move!

[@1manatelier]

@@minniesmall Thak you! :)

[@redbrushart]

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...😍😍

[@PuffPets]

Thank you so much!

[@minniesmall]

You're so welcome :) Thanks for watching!

[@kimfulton4887]

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.

[@johnmorgan5495]

There is another excellent book on colour predating the Secret Life of Colour which sounds very similar ' COLOUR ' by Victoria Finlay published in 2002 .

[@drawninthefog]

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?

[@toiletteregina]

YES TEO YI CHI!!! Love his videos

[@minniesmall]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@estherhyneman9127]

I would love if you did another video like this!🤗

[@minniesmall]

Fab! I will! 👍

[@estherhyneman9127]

@@minniesmall That's awesome. Can't wait to see your next video !😃

[@ScottWMason]

Got 40 books on my bookcase unread but I’m still sitting here taking notes

[@minniesmall]

😂😂 This is me!!

[@hellstarremina3693]

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

[@zgart5788]

Part 2 please :)

[@JWartsy]

Great video. If you were to choose a book from each category which would you choose?

[@minniesmall]

Art and Fear, Drawing & Painting, Graphic Artists Handbook, Creative Block, Secret Lives of Colour

[@Mariana-ry4pq]

Ugh, I love your voice 💗

[@ABCEDFGH]

Same 😊

[@minniesmall]

Thank you 😊😊

[@kalakiryakala]

Does Werner's Nomenclature of Colours book still contain these squares? Is it now howling exclusively with the reprint?

[@thestudiointhelibrary1387]

Yes, more books, please.

[@minniesmall]

🙌🙌🙌

[@ferncrafted]

Part 2!!!!

[@kishasworld]

Missed you girl

[@carolynlieberg5932]

Thx

[@mmoores384]

Part 2 please 😊

[@minniesmall]

Okay, I will! Thank you :)

[@UniqueTrash]

Yay!

[@minniesmall]

🎉🎉