Best Books for Overcoming Artist's Block (32 books)

Best Books for Overcoming Artist's Block

A list of the best books for creative inspiration. The books should provide images, prompts or exercises to help artists, particularly visual artists and poets, overcome blocks.

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1	7 Minutes to Freedom: Simple Writing Meditations to Liberate Your Writing and Your Life by Natalya Androsova (欧宝娱乐 Author) 4.85 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 600, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Art Ideas by Fiona Watt 4.26 avg rating — 69 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Art and Fear by David Bayles 3.78 avg rating — 98,999 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Poses for Artists Volume 3 - Fighting and Various Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form. by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) 3.77 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Poses for Artists Volume 2 - Standing Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) 3.92 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Adventures in Cartooning by James Sturm 4.15 avg rating — 2,935 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers by Danny Gregory (欧宝娱乐 Author) 3.72 avg rating — 25,801 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Idea Stormers: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs by Bryan Mattimore 3.98 avg rating — 80 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Journal Junkies Workshop: Visual Ammunition for the Art Addict by Eric M. Scott 4.09 avg rating — 2,719 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	How to Write a Memoir - procrastination to print made simple by Chris Thrall (欧宝娱乐 Author) 3.58 avg rating — 80 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Put Them Through the Maze: The Secrets of How to Write the Ultimate Novel by T.D. McMichael (欧宝娱乐 Author) 3.68 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Collabetition: 3 Principles For The Creative Person In All Of Us by Tai Odunsi (欧宝娱乐 Author) 4.67 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	How to Write Fiction: Tools and Techniques by E.E. Doc Murdock (欧宝娱乐 Author) 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Roomies by Christina Lauren (欧宝娱乐 Author) 3.76 avg rating — 85,248 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Zen as Fck: A Journal for Practicing the Mindful Art of Not Giving a Sht by Monica Sweeney 4.36 avg rating — 1,221 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Artist's Way Every Day: A Year of Creative Living by Julia Cameron 3.92 avg rating — 45,095 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Poses for Artists Volume 1 - Dynamic and Sitting Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) 4.11 avg rating — 76 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Creative Concepts for Artists: Volume 01: a POSEmuse/SenshiStock collaboration by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Poses for Artists Volume 5 - Hands, Skulls, Pin-ups & Various Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form. by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) 4.40 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	MAINTENANT 17: A Journal of Contemporary Dada Writing and Art by Peter Carlaftes (Editor) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Craft-a-Doodle: 75 Creative Exercises from 18 Artists by Jenny Doh really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 239 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Artstrands: A Program of Individualized Art Instruction by Guy Hubbard it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Original Character Workbook Vol. 1 by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Poses For Artists Volume 5 - Skulls, Hands, Pin-ups & Various Poses: An Essential Reference for Figure Drawing and the Human Form by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) 4.40 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Manifest That Sh*t: A Journal for Ditching Self-Doubt and Actualizing Your Dreams by Monica Sweeney 4.29 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Poses for Artists Volume 4 - Couples Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form. by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) 4.30 avg rating — 27 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Drawing the Light from Within: Keys to Awaken Your Creative Power by Judith Cornell 4.29 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer by Julia Cameron 3.96 avg rating — 957 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Artist's Way Toolkit by Julia Cameron 3.74 avg rating — 81 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Poses for Artists Volume 1 - Dynamic and Sitting Poses: An essential reference for figure drawing and the human form by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) 4.11 avg rating — 76 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Poses for Artists Volume 7 - Faces & Expressions: An Essential Reference for Figure Drawing and the Human Form by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Poses for Artists Volume 6 - Various Male & Female Poses: An Essential Reference for Figure Drawing and the Human Form by Justin R. Martin (欧宝娱乐 Author) 2.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars