Creative Process
Books on creative process that I have used in my classes or consider important to my studio practice.
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and LifeThe War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative BattlesArt & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing ...
by Anne Lamott
$10.20
Another touchstone of mine. A beautiful little book on creative writing, that translates well to any kind of artmaking.
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks an...
by Steven Pressfield
$9.32
The best motivational book for serious professional artists who procrastinate, have trouble staying focused, or sometimes get ...
Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils ...
by David Bayles
$9.20
Should be on every artist's bookshelf and frequently consulted. Will assist you in breaking through to the next level, whereve...
The Art SpiritWomen Who Run with the WolvesThe Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
The Art Spirit
by Robert Henri
$13.57
The first book every artist should own: although written decades ago, packed with thoughtful insights about making art that ar...
Women Who Run with the Wolves
by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
$7.99
I know, I know... a cliche.... but I really think all female (and male) artists should read this book. It possesses important ...
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for...
by Twyla Tharp
$11.21
One of the best books on creative process I have ever read. Translates well to artmaking and the layered process of how ideas ...
Uncommon GeniusLetters to a Young Poet
Uncommon Genius
by Denise Shekerjian
$10.88
A series of interviews with winners of the MacArthur "genius" award on where their ideas come from. An inspiring and fascinati...
Letters to a Young Poet
by Rainer Maria Rilke
$5.95
A lovely book of letters, advice from a great poet to an aspiring one.