In this special episode Alice and I discuss some of the books that have inspired us over the years. Our choices may seem surprising but we hope they are all enlightening. There are no 'how to paint' guides and no colour theory books - instead, we have chosen the books that have shaped the way we approach our art-making, our art careers, and our lives. Download your free PDF of the "Ultimate (unusual) Book Recommendations for Artists" HERE.

Our list includes a collection of letters from one poet to another, a book on marketing (with a twist), two very different artist-written books, and two diverse guides to living an easier and more joyful life. We could not fit all our recommended books into one podcast, which is why we created the special download for you with a total of 14 amazing reads. (grab it here). Even if you think some of these books are not for you, it might be worth trusting us and trying them anyway - each one contains amazing wisdom to enrich your life, inspire your art-making, or increase your sales.

We also answer a listener question about how to judge our work. Is there any such thing as a perfect painting? And how do we know our art is good? In fact, who decides what is good?Listen by clicking the play arrow below:

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Download your free PDF of the "Ultimate (unusual) Book Recommendations for Artists" HERE.

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