The Art Spirit

A classic work of advice, criticism, and inspiration for aspiring artists and lovers of art

"Art when really understood is the province of every human being." So begins The Art Spirit, the collected words, teachings, and wisdom of innovative artist and beloved teacher Robert Henri. Henri, who painted in the Realist style and was a founding member of the Ashcan School, was known for his belief in interactive nature of creativity and inspiration, and the enduring power of art. Since its first publication in 1923, The Art Spirit, has been a source of inspiration for artists and creatives from David Lynch to George Bellows. Filled with valuable technical advice as well as wisdom about the place of art and the artist in American society, this classic work continues to be a must-read for anyone interested in the power of creation and the beauty of art.

• Hawthorne on Painting (Dover Art Instruction)
• Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
• Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting
• Composition of Outdoor Painting
• Oil Painting Techniques and Materials (Dover Art Instruction)
• The Practice and Science of Drawing (Dover Art Instruction)
• Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (James Gurney Art)
• Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light & Color
• Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (James Gurney Art)
• Picture This: How Pictures Work