Book List
I love to find books that complement my practice in creative mindfulness and self-care. I am always on the lookout for new material to read and learn from. Here is a list of books that have inspired me and that I hope will inspire you too! If you have a suggestion for books that I have not included feel free to leave a comment. I have linked them to Amazon for you to review/purchase if you want. I have linked the physical books, but many of them also offer a Kindle version or even an Audible version.
Some Favorites, In No Particular Order:
“Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert
“Stop, Look, Breathe, Create” by Wendy Ann Greenhalgh
“Mindfulness & the Art of Drawing” by Wendy Ann Greenhalgh
“The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz
“On Becoming An Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity” by Ellen J. Langer
“Coaching the Artist Within” by Eric Maisel
“The Crossroads of Should And Must: Find And Follow Your Passion” by Elle Luna
“The Creative Habit: Learn It And Use It For Life” by Twyla Tharp
“Journal Sparks: Fire Up Your Creativity With Spontaneous Art, Wild Writing, and Inventive Thinking” by Emily K. Neuburger
“Draw Yourself Calm: Draw Slow, Stress Less” by Amy Maricle
“Paint Yourself Calm: Colorful Creative Mindfulness Through Watercolor” by Jean Haines
“Steal Like An Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative” by Austin Kleon
“Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World” by Eve Rodsky
“Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul” by Stuart Brown, M.D., with Christopher Vaughan founder of the National Institute for Play
“The Art of Being Here and Now: An Introduction To Being Present” A compilation put out by Rewire Hub featuring a contribution from yours truly, co-written with Dorothy Verbick.
Books Currently On My Reading List for 2023:
“Trust the Process: An Artist’s Guide to Letting Go” by Shaun McNiff
“The Creativity Book: A Year’s Worth of Inspiration and Guidance” by Eric Maisel
“Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World” by Neil Gaiman & Chris Riddell
If you have any recommendations on books to inspire creativity, play, or self-care please leave a comment!
Children’s Books I Love
These books are of course great for kids, but they also deliver a wonderful message that I have found many adults respond to as well.
“Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color” by Julia Denos
“Beautiful Oops!” by Barney Saltzberg
“Creatrilogy: Dot, Ish, & sky Color” by Peter H. Reynolds
Happy Creating,
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