If your are looking for a Christmas gift for your artist friend, young artist or lover, here are some ideas for this year.
Colour by Victoria Finlay. On a journey that takes her from Afghanistan, to the Australian outback, to ancient caves in China, and the saffron harvest in Spain, Victoria Finlay gives an extraordinary and compelling account of the history of colour. https://victoriafinlay.com/
Steal like an artist by Austin Kleon. This beautifully illustrated bestseller teaches readers how to use their surroundings and their own creativity to discover their own artistic paths. Filled with clever infographics and words of wisdom from Kleon, and peppered with quotes from other successful artists, https://austinkleon.com/
The world According to David Hockney A collection of legendary British artist David Hockney’s insights into art, life, nature, creativity and much more.
‘I’ve always been a looker ... that’s what artists do’
All Good Things by Stephen Ellcock. This is an inspiring, eclectic collection of over 200 images from world-leading museums as well as lesser-known collections. In a finely calibrated procession of image, quote and myth, he leads us through the Realms of Creation - from the Stars to the Seas, the Natural to the Supernatural. The best of the world's beauty, creativity and curiosity in a single book.https://www.instagram.com/stephenellcock/?hl=en
Mark Hearld's Workbook. Mark finds his inspiration in the flora and fauna of the British countryside: a blue-eyed jay perched on an oak branch; two hares enjoying the spoils of an allotment; and a sleek red fox prowling the fields. He is inspired by such artists as Edward Bawden, John Piper, Eric Ravilious and Enid Marx, and, like them, he chooses to work in a range of media - paint, print, collage, textiles and ceramics. A fascinating insight into one man's work. https://www.instagram.com/mark_hearld/?hl=en
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