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The creative women who grace the pages of  In Her Studio are generous in so many ways — with their time, experience, advice, support, and so much more. In their articles, many featured artists have chosen to share the books that inspired them in significant ways — to create art, to believe in themselves, to build their  businesses, and even to appreciate the beauty in the world. Here, we share 35 of those books in hopes that th… Read more

There are many ways to find inspiration, but when the days grow shorter and colder, nothing beats curling up with a good book in the warmth and comfort of your home (or studio). Whether it’s a fictional tale that stirs the imagination, an inspiring biography, an informative piece of nonfiction, a collection of beautiful creations, or insights shared by other artists, inspirational books come in many forms. Here, we've complied more th… Read more

We'll make a confession — we love to cut up books. It may sound barbaric, but there is something immensely satisfying about cutting up a book that you were forced to read in school, or a book that you totally hated. These books find new life in mixed-media canvas, card making projects, and art journal pages. No scrap goes to waste and beautiful artwork is created in the process.Best Places to Find Old Books: Thrift Shops Library Sales Flea Mar… Read more

Hello Friends! In honor of World Book Day, today we're excited to share a darling bookish project! Commemorating passages from beloved books makes for a fun craft that can be used to decorate your home. In the example above we used book pages as a canvas to paint a Jane Austen quote. See below for instructions on how you can make one featuring your favorite literary quote!Bookish Quotes Project Directions 1. Use gel medium to adhere 4 pag… Read more