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The new year brings many marvelous books that I can’t wait to get my hands on. Here are my top 23 books that are hitting the shelves in 2023 related to art, crafts, and creativity.

These titles are great for anyone no matter if you have merely an appreciation or a deep passion for one of the topics. I would love to hear which of these titles are on your to be read list and if there are others coming out next year that I should check out!

This post is part of a series of 2023 book release lists curated by a librarian. Keep checking back for more book posts.
23 in 2023: New Non-fiction Books for Homesteaders and Gardeners
23 in 2023: New Books on Art, Crafts, & Creativity

1. Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer (a 6-Week Artist’s Way Program) by Julia Cameron

Anticipated release: January

2. Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity by Miriam Schulman

Anticipated release: January

3. The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin January

Anticipated release: January

4. Modern Embroidery: A Book of Stitches to Unleash Creativity (Needlework Guide, Craft Gift, Embroider Flowers) by Rachael Dobbins

Anticipated release: March

5. Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen

Anticipated release: March

6. Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood by Ashlee Gadd

Anticipated release: March

7. Learn to Paint Wildlife Quickly by Hazel Soan

Anticipated release: March

8. Creating Stillness: Mindful Art Practices and Stories for Navigating Anxiety, Stress, and Fear by Rachel Rose

Anticipated release: March

9. Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary by Ozan Varol

Anticipated release: April

10. Write Yourself Out of a Corner: 100 Exercises to Unlock Creativity by Alice LaPlante

Anticipated release: April

11. The Key to Creativity: The Science Behind Ideas and How Daydreaming Can Change the World by Hilde Østby

Anticipated release: April

12. How Ideas are Born: Illustrators on Creative Processes Miguel Ángel Pérez Arteaga

Anticipated release: April

13. Slow Noticing: A Journal for Drawing Your World, Inside and Out by Mia Nolting

Anticipated release: April

14. Watercolor Workbook: Flowers, Feathers, and Animal Friends: 25 Beginner-Friendly Projects on Premium Watercolor Paper by Sarah Simon

Anticipated release: May

15. Palette Knife Painting: Deep Impasto: Paint beautiful masterpieces using a palette knife and the impasto technique (Paint with Me) by Lisa Elley

Anticipated release: May

16. Chicken Scratch: Lessons on Living Creatively from a Flock of Hens by Ann Byle

Anticipated release: May

This book is also on my 23 in 2023: New Non-fiction Books for Homesteaders and Gardeners list.

17. Feel Something, Make Something: A Guide to Collaborating with Your Emotions by Caitlin Metz

Anticipated release: June

18. Nature in Watercolour: Expressive Painting Through the Seasons by Waltraud Nawratil

Anticipated release: June

19. Found and Ground: A practical guide to making your own foraged paints by Caroline Ross

Anticipated release: July

20. The Way of the Fearless Writer: Mindful Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life by Beth Kempton

Anticipated release: July

21. Treasure Book Making: Crafting Handmade Sustainable Journals by Natasa Marinkovic

Anticipated release: July

22. The Joy Journal For Grown-ups: 50 homemade craft ideas to inspire creativity and connection by Laura Brand

Anticipated release: August

23. Painting Abstract Nature on Canvas: A guide to creating vibrant art with watercolour and mixed media by Jane Betteridge

Anticipated release: August

What books are on your list?

We’d love to hear from you about what books you are looking forward to this year and if any of these books are on your to be read list. Please leave a comment below or connect with us on Instagram @SoilSolutionsHomestead. Take a look and follow us to see more!