My Favorite Art Books As A SELF TAUGHT Artist!

I’ve collected quite a few art books over the past few years, but let’s talk about my absolute favorites as a self taught artist! Want a website to sell your art? Visit to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code KELSEYRODRIGUEZ JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER: Art books are a super reliable way for self taught artists to learn advanced art techniques and often include incredibly detailed, thorough explanations of complex topics that are hard to grasp just from YouTube videos, where you’re being shown ads and sponsors and suggested videos to watch next. The best art books out there also usually include exercises and actionable tips to improve, something that’s helped me a TON to grow my skills over time! 🎨 ART BOOKS MENTIONED 🎨 (affiliate links!) * These affiliate links help support the channel at no extra cost to you and whenever possible link to Bookshop . org which supports independent bookstores all across the United States!! ○ My ENTIRE art book collection*: ○The Artists’s Way by Julia Cameron: ○ 30 Day Sketchbook Project by @minniesmall : ○ Mastering Composition by Ian Roberts: ○ Landscape Painter’s Workbook by Mitchell Albala: ○ The Style of Loish: ○ Color and Light by James Gurney: ○ Color and Light by 3DTotal: ○ Oil Painter’s Color Handbook: ○ Alla Prima II by Richard Schmid: ❤️ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ❤️ JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER: The discord server is my favorite place on the internet and I’m chatting there every day. You can become a Premium Member to get early access to videos, exclusive videos, and 2x monthly live Q&As! ✨ SOCIALS AND SHOP ✨ 💕 MY ONLINE SHOP: 🎨 ART VLOGS CHANNEL: @kelseysstudio ○ EMAIL: @ ⚙️ TIMESTAMPS ⚙️ 00:00 Books on mindset and inspiration 02:47 Books on composition 06:50 Books on color 10:30 The MVP of Art Books 📖 RESOURCES 📖 ○ New Master’s Art Academy* (this is how I’m learning art online, and is an affiliate link that helps support me): ⚙️ GEAR & FURNITURE ⚙️ *referral / affiliate links* ○ Studio tour with everything linked: ○ Desk & Chair From Fully: ○ Grovemade monitor stand & desk accessories: ○ Main Camera - Lumix GH6: ☆ MUSIC ☆ All music courtesy of Epidemic Sound! If you want to get royalty free music too, use my referral link to support me, at no extra cost to you: * Referral or affiliate links allow me to gain a small commission off of any purchases you make through the link, at no extra cost to you!