Here is a list of books for artists to read. These books for artists to read will help artists improve their art practice, artwork and art entrepreneur skills. Oftentimes, in art school you are taught how to make art but not the business side of things. You aren’t really taught how to market your art, price your art, create a mailing list, an Instagram page etc. These recommended books will help you expand your art business and take it to the next level! You will love these books for artists to read. These books are all books artists should read as they will help with your professional development as an artist!
Money Mindset Books for Artists to Read
Think and Grow Rich By Napoleon Hill
You are a Badass at Making Money By Jen Sincero
Real Artists Don’t Starve By Jeff Goins
Art Money & Success By Maria Trophy
Productivity Books for Artists to Read
Chillpreneur By Denise Duffield-Thomas
Everything is Figureoutable By Marie Forleo
12 Week Year By Brian P. Moran
Free to Focus By Michael Hyatt
Business Books for Artists to Read
The Artist’s Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love By Jackie Battenfield
Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist By Lisa Congdon
Design as Art By Bruno Munari
Mind Your Business: A Workbook to Grow Your Creative Passion into a Full-time Gig By Ilana Griffo
How to Build Your Art Business with Limited Time or Energy By Corinna Thurston
Art-Write: The Writing Guide for Visual Artists By Vicki Krohn Amorose
How to Sell Your Art Online By Cory Huff
Don’t Panic: A Legal Guide ( In Plain English) For Small Businesses & Creative Professionals By Art Neill & Terri Karobonik
Steal like an Artist By Austin Kleon
Show Your Work By Austin Kleon
Keep Going By Austin Kleon
Find Your Artistic Voice By Lisa Congdon
The Business of Being an Artist by Daniel Grant
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As I come across new books to read I will add these to this blog post. Have you read any of these artist books? Let me know in the comments! Or if you have any book recommendations be sure to comment below or send me a DM on Instagram @jackiepartridge_
