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To be a good artist or good collector it requires
more than just picking up a brush and starting a painting, or just
going to any art gallery and buying any painting. Whether
you're a creator or collector, to be better at either, you should be
studying. In art school it was mandatory to study other
artists even though we were getting direct instruction and painting
every day. So along with studying with me, I always encourage
my students to go through books and study other artists and visit galleries
and museums to see the artwork up close. For
collectors, studying provides you with the understanding of the
artist, what is or was their approach to painting, their history and
background, and what their place is or was in the world of art.
All those things allow the collector to make an informed and
educated choice when buying artwork. With those thoughts in
mind, I've selected some of my favorites for both artists and collectors.
Sections for both "Art Instruction" and "Art Reference" are included
on "The Book Shelf". I hope you get the chance to
create a wonderful Art Library for yourself and enjoy the ability to
pass some art knowledge and appreciation on to others.
Click on the book or title for more information. |
