Recommended Reads on Art Process

Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles & Ted Orland
→ A classic for understanding the struggles of making art (doubt, discipline, persistence).

The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp
→ Practical routines and exercises from a choreographer, but applicable across mediums.

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
→ A short, modern classic on remixing, influence, and finding your voice.

Ways of Seeing by John Berger
→ Sharp essays on how we look at art and images — process from a cultural perspective.

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
→ Talks about “Resistance” — that inner force that stops us from creating.

What It I by Lynda Barry
→ A visual, illustrated exploration of creativity, drawing, and imagination.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards
→ Foundational for anyone wanting to rewire how they see when drawing.