Inspiration and Reference

Over the last several months I have had people approach me asking what books have inspired me and what do I use for reference.

 

So I thought today I compiled a list for you to check out.

 

If you have favorites that you would like to add to the list, please feel free to add them to the comments below!

 

 

ART/WORK:

Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career ~

Heather Darcy Bhandari, Jonathan Melber

 

The Art Rules – Wisdom And Guidance From The World Experts~

Paul Klein

 

The Artist’s Guide to Grant Writing: How to Find Funds and Write Foolproof Proposals for the Visual, Literary, and Performing Artist~

Gigi Rosenberg

 

The Artist Way- A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

Julia Cameron

 

Drawing Out the Dragons: A Meditation on Art, Destiny, and the Power of Choice~

James W. Owen

 

Drawing on the Artist Within: An Inspirational and Practical Guide to Increasing Your Creative Powers~

Betty Edwards

 

Wreck This Journal~

Keri Smith

 

The Business of Being an Artist~

Daniel Grant

 

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles~

Steven Pressfield

 

The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life~

Twyla Tharp

 

Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Art Making ~

David Bayles , Ted Orland