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Books for Artists

explore an array of mixed media techniques

The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art

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explore an array of mixed media techniques

The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art

shop now
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Browse Books for Artists by Category

  • Drawing Books

    Drawing Books

  • Painting Books

    Painting Books

  • Art Education Books and Resources

    Art Education Books and Resources

  • Artist Books by Subject

    Artist Books by Subject

  • Printmaking Books

    Printmaking Books

  • Mixed Media and Encaustic Books

    Mixed Media and Encaustic Books

  • Coloring Books and Activity Books

    Coloring Books and Activity Books

  • Craft Books

    Craft Books

  • Lettering and Calligraphy Books

    Lettering and Calligraphy Books

  • Textile and Jewelry Making Books

    Textile and Jewelry Making Books

  • Kids' Books

    Kids' Books

  • Origami and Kirigami Books

    Origami and Kirigami Books

  • Ceramics and Sculpture Books

    Ceramics and Sculpture Books

Books for Artists


Looking for books for artists? Blick is your source for the best books about art and artmaking — from technique tutorials and art history retrospectives, to biographies of famous artists from every movement and period, to hobby and craft how-tos. Shop from our library of art instructional books about painting, drawing, ceramics and sculpture, plus books that introduce children to painting, drawing, and sketching with colored pencils, paints, markers, and other kid-friendly media. Look for books about crafts, origami, manga, mixed-media art, jewelry making — even books about bookmaking. Choose coloring books for both children and adults, and art instruction books for oils, acrylics, watercolors, encaustics, and the ancient art of sumi. Learn color theory and color mixing basics.


Our DVD offering has something for artists of all ages and skill levels. Shop for detailed art demonstrations by established artists, intriguing movies about artists and art movements around the world and across history, and whimsical programs designed to instill the love of art in children from the earliest age.

Featured Brands

Penguin Random House

Sterling Publishing

Simon and Schuster

Gingko Press

Walter Foster

Penguin Random House

Sterling Publishing

Simon and Schuster

Gingko Press

Walter Foster

Penguin Random House

Sterling Publishing

Simon and Schuster

Gingko Press