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Art book Directory

Introduction by Alyssa M. Tidwell

An art book is a thing of beauty. Often as beautiful and meticulously crafted as the artwork contained within its pages, art books are masterpieces unto themselves. It’s precisely why you’ll frequently hear them referred to as “coffee table books”—the kinds of aesthetic items you intentionally leave out around the home to pick up and enjoy as you please. Yet, while these books are certainly judged by (the beauty of) their covers, it’s what’s on the inside that really counts.

These publications are a unique chance to dive slowly and deeply into the minds and creativity of the artists. Some books detail the artist’s personal journey, highlighting the most important works over the course of their career. Take Jerry Jordan Together Always Our Spirit, written by International Artist Publishing’s own Michael Clawson, executive editor of Western Art Collector and Native American Art: “This insider’s look at Jordan’s career highlights times of agony and defeat, chance encounters, and divine interventions. It’s an inspired tale in which Jordan reminds us that we are all ‘riding on the back of hope, pointing our face toward our dreams…and walking our destiny with the God-given talent placed in our DNA.’”

Not only do they captivate and inspire us, art books also provide technical and practical instruction. From figurative drawing and human anatomy, to the fundamentals of color theory, value and composition, to achieving a realistic sense of depth and atmospheric perspective—the topics we can explore are endless. And whether you apply this knowledge to your own art practice or simply enjoy learning more about how other artists approach their craft, the sharing of different ideas and perspectives is a wonderful thing.

We’re so excited to unveil to you International Artist magazine’s first-ever Art Book Directory. All entries highlighted in this directory provide direct contact details so you can easily purchase any publication that piques your interest! For even more art books, check out International Artist Publishing’s bookstore at internationalartmagazineshop.com, our new book division we just launched this year.

Southern Exposure: The Art of Paula B. Holtzclaw

By Paula B. Holtzclaw
Publisher: M.J. Jacobs LLC
Page Count: 144 pages (full color)

Price: $75 (hardcover with dust jacket)
Release Date: October 2023
Copyright © Paula B. Holtzclaw 2023. All rights reserved.

Southern Exposure is a collection of many of Paula’s newest works as well as some of her older favorites. Whether painting her native Carolinas, or other areas across the nation, Paula’s signature expression remains a constant thread throughout her work.

Contact: pbhfineart@aol.com, paulabholtzclawfineart.com

Stories In Bronze

By Kim Kori
Publisher: Kim Kori Studio
Page Count: 156 pages

Price: $75 (hardcover)
Release Date: 2023

Stories in Bronze is filled with beautiful professional photographs of Kim Kori’s sculptures and the stories they tell. Also included is an autobiography detailing her creative journey with insights into how she combines her imagination with her love of nature in her sculptures.

Contact: kim@kimkoristudio.com, kimkoristudio.com

A Passion For Painting

By Roger Dale Brown
Page Count: 210 pages

Price: $95 (hardcover)
Release Date: 2016

A passion for painting aptly describes Roger Dale Brown and his life-long love of nature and art. These pages are embellished with over 200 pages from the brush of one of America’s premier landscape artists. Follow Roger’s life, exploring regions of this country and abroad.

Contact: studio@rogerdalebrown.com, rogerdalebrown.com

A Treatise on Portrait Painting: An Exploration in Palettes & Styles

By Cheryl Kline
Publisher: Cheryl Kline
Page Count: 103 pages

Release Date: August 17, 2020 (2nd edition, digital); 2015 (1st edition, print)
Currently available in digital version only

A Treatise on Portrait Painting: An Exploration in Palettes & Styles takes the artist on a creative journey, exploring many styles of portrait painting based on workshops and personal studies of author Cheryl Kline. The artist guides you step by step, making a world of information accessible to even a beginning portrait artist. This second edition includes links to 11 demonstrations.

Contact: klineacademy@att.net

All the Difference

By C.F. Lawrenson
Publisher: Asaph Waters Editions
Page Count: 110 pages

Price: $55 (hardcover)
Release Date: 2016

This hardcover book contains 56 full-color paintings, the stories behind them, plus several preliminary sketches and drawings by C.F. Lawrenson. Each painting was inspired by walks Fred and his wife Holly enjoyed in the farmlands and state forests of northern Pennsylvania, to Maine and Canada up north, to the mountains and shorelines of the eastern United States.

Contact: cflawrenson@me.com, asaphwaterseditons.com

Robert Burridge’s Loosen Up eWorkbook & Studio Notes

By Robert Burridge
Publisher: Robert Burridge Studio
Page Count: 150 pages (plus 14 videos and three audio clips)

Price: $49.95
Release Date: 2020

Robert Burridge’s Digital Loosen Up eWorkbook & Studio Notes is available as an ePUB (iOS/Apple) and PDF (PC/Android). This fully digital publication includes full-color images, active video, audio clips and Bob’s creative ideas for loosening up your own paintings. It also includes examples using the “Burridge Goof-Proof Color Wheel,” as well as 12 graphically-proven compositions, abstracts, landscapes and still life painting.

Contact: rburridge@robertburridge.com, robertburridge.com