DREADFUL RECOMMENDATIONS - BOOKS ON ART

What Makes Great Art - Andy Pankhurst and Lucinda Hawksley

This tiny book packs a punch! Filled to the brim with art history, explanations and detailed insights. This book takes 80 masterpieces and explores how and why some art pieces satisfy us on a much deeper level than others. The book showcases a selection of art and sculpture from around the world, from different time periods and from different cultures. What Makes Great Art is a brilliant starting point to help you dive into art history and inspiration. Offering you ways of seeing that will help you as you view other pieces of art in the future.

Change Your Mind: 57 Ways to Unlock Your Creative Self - Rod Judkins

A fantastic book written and illustrated by Rod Judkins who offers you 57 methods and techniques to help you grow more creative. This book teaches you to approach your life and any challenges that you face from a creative perspective. Rod Judkins focusses on the fact that everyone can be creative, some people simply believe this and act on it more than others. Focussing more on the power of self belief than innate creative ability Rod Judkins writes this book from the perspective of a supportive friend or a motivational mentor offering examples of people who have succeeded creatively inspite of challenging circumstances. Whether trying to start a new business, create art, launch a new podcast, or simply live a creative life this book is the perfect accompaniment to your studio.