Selected Books

Art instruction books are essential. Maybe video comes first, but without my art books I would not be happy. I have many books from years of careful collecting. The best ones are used often and covered in paint smears. But that is what a good practical book looks like. These days many books can only be obtained as e-books, but that is fine too. 

Below is a selection of books that will boost your painting skills and inspire you.

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Suggested Books:

This is a list of great books that I can persoanlly confirm are excellent learning resources.

Landscape Painting Inside and Out

Kevin Macpherson's book is an essential guide for anyone painting contemporary impressionist landscapes.

Fill Your Paintings With Light and Color

Kevin MacPherson's other book that I rate highly. More about theory of light and color as they apply to learning the foundation of paintings. An essential for your art library.

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​Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting

​Written by a famous American painter and teacher, John F. Carlson, whose landscapes are found in many of the world's most noted museums, this book is known as one of the art students' most helpful guides. Another book that I have studied many times.

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Landscape Painting:
​Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice

Mitchell Albala shares his concepts and practices for translating nature's grandeur, complexity, and color dynamics into convincing representations of space and light.  Concise, practical, and inspirational. 

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The Painterly Approach:
​An Artist's Guide To Seeing, Painting And Expressing

By Bob Rohm: The Painterly Approach bridges the gap between what you see as an artist, and what you feel. More than painting an appealing landscape, it's about making your viewer feel the wind, experience the dance of shadows and sunlight, and admire the wondrous intermingling of colors that attracted you to your subject in the first place.

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Daily Painting:
Paint Small and Often To Become a
​More Creative, Productive, and Successful Artist

Have you landed in a frustrating rut? Are you having trouble selling paintings in galleries, getting bogged down by projects you can’t seem to finish or abandon, or finding excuses to avoid working in the studio? Author and artist Carol Marine has the answer in this delightful book. Another fave of mine!

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Mastering Watercolors: A Practical Guide

By Joe Cartwright. ​Watercolor is a magical and often challenging medium. Once mastered, it will reward you with the pleasure of creating striking works of art of infinite variety. A popular guide to watercolor and it is easy to see why.

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The Art of Content Marketing:
A Visual Content Marketing System
​for Creative Entrepreneurs 

I have to include my own book after all. Artists, writers, photographers and all creative entrepreneurs often fail to plan their marketing. This book shows you practical steps to boost your business with visual content. Build your authority, find your audience and deliver great value to your market.

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​The Art Spirit

Embodying the entire system of Robert Henri's teaching, The Art Spirit contains much valuable advice, critical comment, and inspiration to every student of the arts. This is my go-to-book when I need a boost to my motivation.

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Lessons in Classical Painting:
​Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier

Looking for the traditional painting style? Juliette Aristides's Lessons in Classical Painting presents aspiring artists with the fundamental skills and tools needed to master painting in the atelier style.

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Capturing the Moment in Oils

Leading painter David Curtis works on location, in all weathers, observing and capturing the subtle effects of light and mood. ​I love the paintings by David Curtis and this is probably my favorite David Curtis book.

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​An Artist's Guide to Plein Air Painting (FREE)

My free guide to inspire your plein air adventures. Outdoor painting (en plein air) has exploded in popularity over the world. First made famous by the impressionists outdoor painting is back to stay.

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