10 Art Books That Changed My Life

Book suggestions? ❤️📚

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I'm probably just not versed in the visual language of art books but I'm surprised that the covers of a lot of these books aren't that appealing to me. I would expect books about art to have interesting covers. Very interested in hearing differing opinions if other people reading this have them!

I am presently working my way through Nicolaide's "Natural Way to Draw" and Dr. Betty Edwards "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain."

Loved this list! One of my favorites while I search for some books to add to my collection 😊

If you understand the value of the psychology of color then why would you flip to a random page to pick a color palette?

SUCCESS!!!!

Thanks for sharing this wonderful selection of references for me to add to my library. It is very beneficial for a self-taught/educated artist 👩🏻‍🎨 like myself. I am really enjoying your channel!

Wonderful collection. Thank you for sharing. One of my favorites from art school is The Elements of Color by Johannes Itten. It’s a great exposition of color theory with great examples you can try on your own. All bound up in a beautiful volume.

Thank you so much for this video ❤

Thank you so much for this amazing recommending ! Some of the books really talk to me.

Thank you for this informative video. I discovered you recently and have been enjoying your content. Thank you so much.

I love this.. as a late starter I have the desire to learn more.. im hoping the years missed can be made up..

Great suggestions, thank you!!

Great book suggestions and overview! Daily Painting and Picture This intrigue me. Thank you for sharing these!

Thank you Jess for sharing your light with the world, you truly make a difference by your beautiful presence. I just bought Color Harmony and The Secret Lives of Colour they are so inspiring and I will get the others as well. Also thank you for your wonderful uplifting videos and beautiful energy. When I feel down as an artist I simply watch your videos and I get I inspired, smile and get back in the studio.😊 💕

Finally one in English reviewing the test color harmony book.

Draw Like a Boss is my all-time favourite. Great list Jess, really insightful!

Hey everyone! These books look absolutely great and I have put a few of them on my to buy list🤩
I was just wondering if anyone has a good book to recommend to draw facial features?

This was extremely helpful - inspiring, thank you!

I will go to the book fair for these books tomorrow! 😍💜

I don't have anymore room on my bookshelf... But I REALLY want some of these books XD

"Blue and Yellow Don't Make Green." It has really helped me understand how to mix color.

You are truly inspirational,i just love how you can just draw anythingl,I am 64 and a bit late getting into it,but youth and optimism have given me a kick-start...love your book selection. Thankyou

Nice video !

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A very well-presented and certainly useful presentation. I now plan to acquire some of these books. And a special "thank you" for introducing me to the books of Andrew Loomis.

I remember my teacher in art school in advertising class, the gestalt theory, they went by it but it never sat right with me for some reason I didn't see what they saw. Great suggestions I'll have to try some my biggest issue is my imagination seems I used it all when I was playing with my daughter when she was a toddler 😂

Memory Drawing: Perceptual Training and Recall - Darren R. Rousar - Ventura Press, 2013
Portrait Painting Atelier: Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications - Suzanne Brooker - Watson-Guptill Publications, 2010
Alla Prima II Everything I know about Painting and More Expanded Edition - Richard Schmid - Stove Prairie Press (Artist/ author died recently, purchase this book from his website, it's also cheaper than amazon)
I bought the Mattesi Force Drawing Books - I DO NOT recommend.

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This is what i can say because i don't have words to express what i fee 😁

Can u make a video, How to draw Perfect outline , I love your art style I want to learn from you..
.....Love from heart teacher 😊

Wonderful suggestions! These are really helpful to me as I’m try to improve my art skills and confidence. Thank you for making such a helpful and detailed video❤❤

Thank you! My book suggestion is Camille Paglia's "Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars".

Hi, I'm from Czech Republic. I discovered your videos and your art yesterday. Your pictures are beautiful! And your videos are peacefull and well done. Nice nice nice!

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am reading Daily Painting that you recommended and in the first chapter I am already inspired!

Thank you so much for this!!

would you reccomend ArtBeek as a good watercolor brand?

drawing on the right side of the brain changed my life. I gave one to every person wanting to draw

I remember finding "Drawing the head and hands" by Andrew Loomis online as a PDF, and it was an absolute game changer. He explains structure so well and has a wonderful easy-to-read way of writing. Loved this video, I have a few new items to add to my "spoil-myself" Christmas list💖

Your art is amazing!

Some of these are favorites of mine as well! I look forward to check out the creative illustration book as well as the figure drawing one

Amazing video as always dear friend. Good job 👍🏻👍🏻

Hi Jess, You have helped me as an artist by sharing all of these great books. I found all of them important. I like to learn something new every day.

Nice books to have, thank you! Also what did you use for your daily painting of your fruit head series? Is it canvas panels and what brand?

That's it. I'm gonna go buy these
Jess you're so good I've recently been on art block for 3 whole months and i really felt dead and now ,I'm so excited to start a new piece even though im only halfway into the video. ❤️ I love you so much ❤️

Can you also make a video about your lettering books

Thanks for sharing this awesome knowledge of art books ☺️☺️☺️

I'm one of the artists featured in Daily Painting. That's my painting of the girl with the Hound's head on her shoulder. This was so cool to see ❤️❤️❤️