Reference
Here are a collection of various books, websites, films, ect., that have have provided me with beneficial knowledge, insight and understanding, so I thought I would share some of them .
-Art Books:
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Fundamentals of Drawing (Russian) - V.A. Mogilevtsev (Author)
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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.
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"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.
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"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!
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"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:
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Ajahn Sumedho
Any book or teaching by this Buddhist monk I would recommend for someone looking for enlightenment spiritually.
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"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.
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"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
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"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.
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"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
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Concept art
www.conceptart.org - A great website for illustrators and concept artists. Online sketchbooks and in- depth forums for artists.
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Saatchi art
www.saatchiart.com - Online gallery exhibiting artists from all over the world.
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Deviant art
www.deviantart.com - A great place for emerging and established artists to display their artwork and get feedback about thier art.
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Warholian
www.warholianart.com - A very diverse art website covering all things art in today's culture.