Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling – Paperback By King, Ross – GOOD

A nice touch in this activity book is the quotes that inspire creativity.

The Painter’s Daughter – Paperback By Klassen, Julie – GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated spine that looks good on a shelf.

Secrets of Acrylic – Landscapes Start to Finish (Essential Artist Tech – GOOD

You will find that the illustrated quotes are perfect for framing.

The Artist’s Guide to Drawing Realistic Animals – Paperback – VERY GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the high-quality paper used.

Letters to a Young Artist: Straight-up Advice on Making a Life in the Art – GOOD

This novel feels both timeless and completely new at the same time.

The Artist at Work (Come Look with Me) – Hardcover – GOOD

What stands out about this memoir is the illustrated family tree.

Draw 500 Things from Nature: A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers

The illustrated glossary at the back is both helpful and pretty.

You Can Draw Comic Book Characters: A step-by-step guide for learnin – VERY GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated wrapper that protects the cover.

Basquiat – Paperback By Mayer, Marc – VERY GOOD

This activity book includes a code-breaking section for secret messages.

Masters of Deception: Escher, Dali & the Artists of Optical Illusion – GOOD

You will find that this novel has a quiet power that sneaks up on you.