4 Inspiring Books About Creativity
I love reading books about creativity, it's so interesting to get a peek into other artist's creative process, thoughts around creativity, techniques, workspace and inspiration. Here's what's on my bedside table just now.
4 Inspiring Books About Creativity
Taking Flight: Inspiration And Techniques To Give Your Creative Spirit Wings by Kelly Rae Roberts. Beautiful mixed-media techniques and projects as well as thought-provoking prompts and quotes to give your creative spirit wings.
Living the Creative Life: Ideas and Inspiration from Working Artists by Ricë Freeman-Zachery. A true gem of a book based on interviews with 15 very interesting and different artists on topics like the muse, creative blocks, keeping a sketchbook and prioritising your art. The first two books on the list are recommendations from artist Dana Barbieri, whose blog Create Share Inspire is full of inspiration.
Creative Time and Space: Making Room for Making Art by Ricë Freeman-Zachery. A priceless book that puts the idea of making time and space at the core of creativity. It's not just about managing your time or setting up a studio space in a way that suits you, it's about your mindset, mental space and soul space, and about making room in your life for your art. Illuminating!
The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor by Gail McMeekin. An empowering guide to maximizing your creative energy.