Favorite Art Books for Techniques and Colors Patterns, Watercolors, and More

In this video, I share my favorite art books for techniques and colors. From patterns to watercolors and beyond, these books have been essential resources for me as an artist. Join me as I flip through each book and explain why I love them.


Books I'm showing in class (The Amazon links are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a small commission, which will go toward my art supplies! I appreciate your support!)

Modern Watercolor Botanicals by Sarah Simon - https://amzn.to/3LwZNT3
Imagine a Forest by Dinara Mirtalipova - https://amzn.to/3oP6Gq0
Watercolor for the Soul by Sharone Stevens - https://amzn.to/444GZ4C
Watercolor Essentials by Birgit O'Connor - https://amzn.to/40AWy16
Fresh Paint by Flora Bowley - https://amzn.to/3AtTQzZ
Color In and Out of the Garden by Lorene Edwards Forkner - https://amzn.to/3Ax1s4x
Loose Watercolor by Anja Keller - https://amzn.to/3oJJdqb
Gustav Klimt. The Complete Paintings - https://amzn.to/3oJK0XZ



**My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:

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Check out my Amazon Store for more goodies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/2lilowlss...

Kakimori Brass Nib - https://shop.stlartsupply.com/product...
Kakimori pen holder - https://shop.stlartsupply.com/product...
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - https://amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - https://amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Winsor & Newton Bamboo Brush - https://amzn.to/41U1Aa3
Posca Extra Fine Marke - https://amzn.to/3N7WOSd
sennelier oil pastels - https://amzn.to/3MPaYam
Sennelier Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 72 Count - https://amzn.to/3WL5OPX
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Sennelier - Savoir-Faire Sennelier Soft Pastels Half Stick Set - https://amzn.to/3YpHG69
SENNELIER Latour Spray Fixative Soft Pastels - https://amzn.to/3Pgsd5Z
Artist tape - https://amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - https://amzn.to/3L9xf0k
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - https://amzn.to/3qaThZW
Kuretake Art Nouveau set - https://amzn.to/3ZWACgp
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - https://amzn.to/43mlJGA
POSCA Colouring - PC-3M Warm Neutral Tones - https://amzn.to/423TMCr
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - https://amzn.to/3MxPKwp
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Disposable Paper Palette, 6 x 9 - https://amzn.to/3IBeD8Y
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette (50 Sheets), 9" x 12 - https://amzn.to/423Q7o2
Kuretake on Blick - https://www.dickblick.com/products/ku...
Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: https://amzn.to/3C8EK3z
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - https://amzn.to/3NHFCSm
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 oil - https://amzn.to/3NowCCv
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - https://amzn.to/468tdPw
Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - https://amzn.to/3qdW19m
Derwent charcoal blocks - https://amzn.to/3OiOzle
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - https://amzn.to/3s48vAX

Stencil Girl Stencils - https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/
Tim Holtz Stencils - https://stampersanonymous.com/brands-...
The Color Cube - https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube... (Affiliate link)
Art Prompt cards: The Color Meditation Deck - https://amzn.to/3IT1bxC

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