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:

Birds in Watercolor, Collage and Ink by Geninne D. Zlatkis:

Imagine a Forest by Dinara Mirtalipova:

Paint, Play Explore by Rae Missigman:

Fresh Paint by Flora Bowley and Lynzee Lynx:

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[elaineporter]

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

[VanIsleWhimsy]

I feel like we'd be great friends, but sadly, I live as far away from you as I can get, while still being in Canada - Vancouver Island. Anyway, I have the Dinara book, and I LOVE Terry Runyan! I took some of her courses and just made cats out of watercolour. She's a great teacher, and I really like her attitude.

I think you would love The Creature Garden by Harry and Zanna Goldhawk. When I need inspiration, I just open one of their pages and look for about 5 seconds. Then I have enough inspiration to fill my brain for days!!!

[Jogange]

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 ❤️

[alphabetsandmore]

Great selection of books and I can see how they fit into a creative library. I love the different mediums used in the books you choose. I start out to B&N to specifically see what the latest Stampington is about. I always wind up buying one of the different category magazines. This is a great video, as informative as All your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[Kenverse]

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

[heathergregg]

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

[staceface]

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

[tinacookieleesanchez]

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.💗💗

[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 💕🎉🎨🌈

[karolsartoasis]

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

[cindycarmichael]

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!!!😮😊

[tinacookieleesanchez]

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

[ennazussuzanne]

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

[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.

[jacquelinemcgowan]

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

[The_artistic_yogi]

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