-Art Books:

 

• Fundamentals of Drawing (Russian) - V.A. Mogilevtsev (Author)

• Fundamentals of Painting (Russian) - V.A. Mogilevtsev (Author)

I found these instructional books very helpful by this instructor at the Russian academy.  They can be purchased online from the Russian store

"4 art" for a good price.  The text is in Russian, but they come with a companion pdf file that is in english that is emailed to you. Highly recommended.

 

• "landscape Painting" - book by James Alba

Essential concepts and techniques for Plien Air and studio practices of depicting the natural landscape in all it's glory.

 

• "The Practice and Science of Drawing" book by Harold Speed

I HIghly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their drawing skills and general knowledge of art!

 

• "Color and light" - book by James Guerney

A great book for artists wanting to learn to truly paint the beautiful qualities of light and color in a realistic appraoch.

 

 

 

-Spiritual related books:

 

• Ajahn Sumedho

Any book or teaching by this Buddhist monk I would recommend for someone looking for enlightenment spiritually.

 

• "Seeing the Way"

Buddhist reflections on the spiritual life.  Based on the teachings of Ajahn Chah, who had a big part in bringing buddhist teachings to the west.

 

• "Dharma Art" - book by Chogyam Trungpa

Dharma art refers to creative works that spring from the awakened medatative state, charachterized by directness, unselfconsiousness, and non- aggression.

 

 

 

-Films

• "Zietgeist" - the movie 2007

www.zeitgeistmovie.com - An eye opening first internet short film by Peter Joseph.   America's current cultural, economic, and social situation is dissected in this powerful film.

 

• "Basquiat"

In 1981, a nineteen year old unknown graffi writer took the New York art world by storm.  The rest is art histroy. (true story)

 

 

-ART WEBSITES

• Concept art

www.conceptart.org - A great website for illustrators and concept artists. Online sketchbooks and in- depth forums for artists.

 

• Saatchi art

www.saatchiart.com - Online gallery exhibiting artists from all over the world.

 

• Deviant art

www.deviantart.com - A great place for emerging and established artists to display their artwork and get feedback about thier art.

 

• Warholian

www.warholianart.com - A very diverse art website covering all things art in today's culture.