Library

‘WATCH, LISTEN, READ, DIG DEEPER, DISCUSS’

Books are such a valuable resource for gathering ideas and developing your knowledge and skills across a wide range of artists, media and techniques.

Below is a list of books suitable for all students to help spark your imagination and creativity!

 

Books	Website Links	Overview
The Art Book by Phaidon Editors	https://amzn.eu/d/1Rffkx1	Various works of art by artists throughout time
Isms: Understanding Art by Stephen Little	https://amzn.eu/d/8VT68C6	An overview on Art Movements and how Art has evolved over the years
Drawing: A Complete Guide by Giovanni Civardi	https://amzn.eu/d/5jXYVfI	Advice and examples on drawing portraits, figures, clothes, hands and feet
Mixed-Media Collage by Holly Harrison	https://amzn.eu/d/eUr24Ih	A book filled with collage artists to help give you advice on different collage techniques
Learn to Paint in Acrylics With 50 Small Paintings by Mark Daniel Nelson	https://amzn.eu/d/8WsIuyR	Advice on painting with acrylic paint using different techniques
Still Life Made Simple in Acrylics by Jennifer Margrave-Garcia	https://amzn.eu/d/fBzJyBO	Advice specifically on painting still life images using acrylic
Experimental Textiles by Kim Thittichai	https://amzn.eu/d/2ILFiQb	A wonderful book filled with various textiles techniques for inspiration