Best Art Books

Transform mistakes into beautiful opportunities with this award-winning, best-selling interactive book. Beautiful Oops! teaches children that mistakes can lead to creativity and discovery. The book features unique paper engineering with pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, tears, holes, overlays, bends, smudges, and more, demonstrating the magical transformation from blunder to wonder. A life lesson all parents want their children to learn - it's okay to make mistakes!

This playful, imaginative story will leave children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way. Debut author Drew Daywalt and New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers create a colorful solution to poor Duncan's problem: all of his crayons have quit! Each color has its own hilarious reason for no longer wanting to be used. What will Duncan do without his crayons? Find out in this charming book.

Color and Light is a must-read for any artist looking to perfect their understanding and use of color and light in their paintings. Written by bestselling author and artist James Gurney, this book takes a practical approach to the fundamental elements of art while also delving into the science behind them. Gurney's beautiful paintings and extensive research make this book an indispensable tool for artists seeking to improve their craft.

Learn how to draw any object or environment from your imagination with How to Draw! Geared towards artists, architects, and designers of all experience levels, this book teaches basic perspective drawing skills and provides a foundation for more complex forms. Discover the research and design processes used to generate visual concepts, and easily scan over 25 pages to access video tutorials through the Design Studio Press app. With over 26 years of teaching experience, the authors offer invaluable lessons and techniques to help you become a professional artist or designer. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to draw or teaches others to do so.

A delightful and interactive book perfect for young readers and toddlers! Press the yellow dot on the cover and follow the instructions for an imaginative journey filled with surprises. With each page, children will be encouraged to press, shake, and tilt the book to see what happens next. A fun way to teach cause and effect, this unique picture book will keep kids giggling with delight as the dots multiply and change direction. Perfect for read-aloud fun for all ages, especially children ages 4-8.

Unlock your creative potential with this powerful and inspiring book. First published 25 years ago, this international bestseller is more important than ever in today's cultural climate. In The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron takes readers on a 12-week journey to discover the link between their spiritual and creative selves. This groundbreaking program includes hundreds of highly effective exercises and activities, as well as introductions to two vital tools for creative recovery. Join a "Creative Cluster" of fellow artists and unleash your artistic renewal with this life-changing book.

Explore the evolution of art from early cave paintings to modern experimental works with this updated edition. Discover eight new artists, accompanied by fuller captions including mediums and dimensions, and experience six breathtaking fold-outs of iconic masterpieces like Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece.

"Unleash your inner artist with this colorful and hilarious children's book. Follow along as one creative kid transforms his world with a dab of blue here, a splash of red there, and a goopy smear of green everywhere. With zany illustrations and playful rhymes, this book is sure to bring laughter and joy to storytime."

An imaginative and whimsical tale of a young boy named Harold, armed only with a purple crayon, as he draws himself into exciting adventures. With prudence and creativity, Harold navigates his own landscapes, using his purple crayon to create landmarks, boats, and even a picnic. Perfect for encouraging creative thinking and imagination in children.

"Explore the fascinating world of colors with a playful trio of mice in this delightful picture book. Join three white mice as they encounter jars of red, blue, and yellow paint, discovering the magic of mixing colors along the way. With colorful and charming cut-paper illustrations, this book is a wonderful introduction to color theory for young readers. A captivating read that is both educational and fun for the whole family."