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The Creative Process

Books that help answer the question where does art come from?

Glenview Public Library

13 items

  • Inspired

    Understanding Creativity : a Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul

    Richtel, Matt,
    From a Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times reporter, an exploration of the mysteries of creativity and how to maximize your creative potential,
    Book, 2022Boston : Mariner Books, [2022] — 153.35 RIC
  • The Work of Art

    How Something Comes From Nothing

    Moss, Adam,
    Dives into the minds of accomplished artists through interviews, showcasing the struggles and triumphs behind artworks, and offering a glimpse into the artist's journey, from initial inspiration to final execution.
    Book, 2024[New York] : Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. — 701.15 MOS
  • An essential handbook for creative people of all kinds, with full-color artwork. Brimming with rules, prompts, and tips.
    Book, 2020New York : Riverhead Books, 2020. — 701.15 SAL
  • Find Your Artistic Voice

    the Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic

    Congdon, Lisa,
    Discover your own visual identity with practical advice, strategies, and inspiration from popular artist and illustrator Congdon.
    eBook, 2019[United States] : Chronicle Books LLC, 2019. — eBook hoopla
  • Making a Life

    Working by Hand and Discovering the Life You Are Meant to Live

    Falick, Melanie,
    Falick traveled far and wide to meet artists from all disciplines to explore why making things by hand gives life joy, authenticity, and meaning.
    Book, 2019New York : Artisan, [2019] — 745.5 FAL
  • Light the Dark

    Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process

    Creative lessons from successful authors including Neil Gaiman and Stephen King.
    Book, 2017New York, New York : Penguin Books, [2017] — 153.35 LIG
  • Illustrators' Sketchbooks

    Inside the Creative Processes of 60 Iconic and Emerging Artists

    Salisbury, Martin,
    Journal pages of 60 artists from around the globe and throughout history. A treasure-trove of rough sketches, marginalia, collage, color explorations, and more.
    Book, 2023San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2023. — 741.9 SAL
  • Oliver Jeffers

    the Working Mind & Drawing Hand

    Jeffers, Oliver,
    A dynamic visual biography of artist Jeffers and an intimate look at his creative process.
    Book, 2018New York : Rizzoli, 2018. — OVERSIZE 741.642 JEF
  • Steal Like An Artist

    10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

    Kleon, Austin,
    Ten transformative principles to help you discover your creative side and build a more creative life.
    Book, 2022New York : Workman Publishing Company, 2022. — 153.35 KLE
  • Renowned dancer and choreographer Tharp says that creativity is not a mysterious gift from the gods but the product of preparation, effort, and habit.
    eBook, 2009[S.I.] : Simon & Schuster, 2009.
  • Rubin's lifetime of work in the music industry has allowed him to help people transcend their self-imposed expectations and come closer to moments of creation.
    Book, 2023New York : Penguin Press, 2023. — 153.35 RUB
  • Creativity

    a Short and Cheerful Guide

    Cleese, John,
    A practical and amusing guide to getting better at coming up with good ideas and acting on them.
    Book, 2020New York : Crown, [2020] — 153.35 CLE