Book Reviews to Inspire Your Creativity
Book reviews offer invaluable insights into the world of creativity, and this series is dedicated to exploring books that inspire and educate artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs.
In our Book reviews we delve into a diverse range of topics, from art and craft techniques across various mediums to the business and marketing skills essential for creative success.
Alongside practical guides, we also journey through art history, offering context and inspiration.
Whether you’re honing your craft, seeking new ideas, or building a creative business, these reviews will provide a rich resource to fuel your artistic journey.
Monthly Book Reviews Released in the Community Newsletter
The latest book review is shared via the free monthly Community Newsletter and your suggestions about books are most welcomed.

Book Reviews to Delight
You’ll find a range of books being featured in our book reviews, some new releases and others published a while ago.
7 Books for Creative Growth Book Review
In our latest book review we take an immersive journey through creative inspiration and growth for makers and art lovers.
Explore Creative Laneways with 7 Art Lover Books
Escape into hours of arty joy as you explore new creative laneways with these 7 books for art lovers in our latest book reviews and learn something new!
9 Fabulous Books for Makers
In our latest book review we dive into nine fabulous books to give loads of creative joy for makers with Art Trails Tasmania!
Discover 7 Arts and Crafts Books to Immerse In
Discover 7 inspiring and practical arts & crafts treasures in our book reviews series, from patterns to sketching nature to a successful artist career and more.
7 Inspiring Books to Ignite Your Creative Imagination
In this latest Book Review story we explore 7 inspiring books to ignite your creative imagination, from watercolour to fabric, sketching to colour theory & more!
Fuel Your Creativity with 7 Inspiring Book Reviews for Artists
Discover 7 delightful books, celebrating an artist’s life, avian artistry, colour exploration, textile makes, sketchbook adventures, creativity and painting light in this inspiring book review.
7 Fascinating Books for Creative Thinkers and Artists
Explore 7 fascinating arts & crafts gems in our book reviews series from colour exploration to botanical illustration to fabric to the art business and more.
Unveiling the 8 Exciting Tasmanian Artists and Their Sources of Inspiration eBook
Launching the 8 Exciting Tasmanian Artist and their sources of inspiration eBook as part of the Art eBooks by Art Trails Tasmania series.
Enjoy Our Popular Creativity Calendar Stories
Our Creativity Calendar stories are also released each month and shared via the Community Newsletter.
15 Ways to Reignite Your Creative Practice and Thrive Part 2
In Part 2 of our series on flourishing with your creative practice we explore 15 ways to find your path back to creativity, letting you live the Good Life your way.
Reignite Your Creative Practice and Find Artistic Fulfilment Part 1
Finding your path back to creativity and reigniting your creative practice can bring a deep sense of artistic fulfilment is the focus of Part 1 in our series.
12 Ideas to Ignite Your Intentional Creative Experimentation Practice Part 2
In Part 2, discover 12 ideas to embrace curiosity and grow through Intentional Creative Experimentation Practice— explore your creativity with Art Trails Tasmania!
Latest Members’ Artist Profile Stories & Event News
Jacquelyn Mansell Paints Tasmania’s Spirit With Heart and Purpose
Jacquelyn Mansell captures the wild beauty of Tasmania through soulful landscape art that connects artist viewer and place in a deeply meaningful way.
Discover Author Debra Clewer’s Harriet and Will: The Secret Rings
Join Debra Clewer at the Arty Duck for the book launch of “Will & Harriet” a time-slip adventure filled with history mystery fun activities & puppet magic!
Calendar of Exhibitions at Kinimathatakinta/ George Town
It is exhibition time to head to Kinimathatakinta/ George Town for this season of inspiring and thought provoking exhibitions featuring Tasmanian artists!