Three Books about Sketchbooks Artists Should Check Out.

In an effort to jump-start your practice and inspire your consistent sketchbook usage, we offer these three book suggestions.

Shaun Tan, author and illustrator of The Arrival, Rules of Summer, and Tales from Outer Suburbia, gives us a bit of insight into his visual and creative process in this beautifully designed book.

Favorite Quote: “My stories generally begin with images rather than words, modest sketches drawn in a fairly aimless way. One of the joys of drawing is that meaning can be constantly postponed, and there is no real pressure to ‘say’ anything special when working privately in a sketchbook.”

This 352-page visual anthology explores the creative practices of 110 artists and designers. The work is diverse and inspirational. This is the type of art book you will find yourself consistently revisiting in order to discover and re-discover details and creative insights of the artists featured.

Favorite Quote: “A sketchbook is, first and foremost, a means, not an end. It is the result of the natural urge of artists and designers to make marks on paper, to explore, analyze, and refine ideas and notions.”

Street Sketchbooks gives brief exposure and insight into 60 artist’s creative process by sharing a small section of their sketch work paired with a brief interview. The work within is diverse and beautiful. It is the type of art book that you can revisit consistently for inspiration and exposure to a diversity of creative visual approaches.

Favorite Quote: “Looking back through history it is clear that drawing is fundamental to communication. It’s an activity shared by everyone, from children to adults, scientists to established artists. Drawing is everywhere in the fabric of our lives, connecting us with science, nature and our heritage.”

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