5 Arts to Hearts Books Every Art Collector Should Own
Every art collection begins with curiosity. Before discovering an artist whose work you want to live with, you first discover their story, their perspective, or a piece of work that stays in your mind long after you’ve turned the page. That’s why some of the most valuable additions to an art collector’s home aren’t always hanging on the wall. Sometimes, they’re sitting on the bookshelf.
Thoughtfully curated art books do far more than showcase beautiful images. They introduce you to emerging talent, reveal the ideas behind an artist’s practice, and help you notice themes, techniques, and styles you may have otherwise overlooked. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply someone who loves contemporary art, these books become references you’ll return to again and again for inspiration, research, and the simple joy of discovering something new.
Arts to Hearts has built a collection of publications that celebrate women artists from around the world through curated artwork, artist stories, interviews, and beautifully designed editions. From themed art books to collector-worthy magazines, each publication offers a different way to experience contemporary art. Here are five Arts to Hearts books that deserve a place in every art lover’s library.
1. 101 Art Book: Dog Edition
Some art books impress you with technique. Others stay with you because of the emotions they evoke. 101 Art Book: Dog Edition does both. Bringing together the work of 101 contemporary artists from around the world, this beautifully curated volume explores the many roles dogs play in our lives, not simply as pets, but as companions, protectors, family members, sources of comfort, and lifelong friends.
For collectors and art lovers, one of the book’s greatest strengths is its diversity. Within its pages you’ll discover paintings, photography, sculpture, textiles, illustration, and mixed-media works, each offering a completely different interpretation of the human-canine bond. Rather than presenting a single artistic style, the collection becomes a reminder of how one universal subject can inspire countless creative voices.
Beyond the artwork itself, the publication invites readers to slow down and appreciate the stories behind the art. It’s the kind of book you’ll revisit, whether you’re searching for new artists to follow, looking for inspiration, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon turning pages filled with warmth, nostalgia, and exceptional contemporary art.
Meet the 101 selected artists whose work fills the pages of this edition and discover the remarkable range of contemporary voices brought together in one collection:
Featured Conversations with Contemporary Artists
Adding even more depth to the collection are exclusive interviews with Jennifer Gennari, Charuka Arora, Ekaterina Deryugina, Ben Lenovitz, and Cash Award Winner Jade Eynon. These conversations offer collectors something that artwork alone cannot: a glimpse into each artist’s creative process, inspirations, and personal relationship with the subject. Understanding the stories behind the work often transforms the way we experience it, making these interviews one of the book’s most rewarding features.
Cover Artist: Jennifer Gennari
The first impression of any art book begins with its cover, and Jennifer Gennari’s captivating painting sets the tone beautifully. Known for her classically trained realism and deeply expressive animal portraits, Gennari captures dogs with remarkable sensitivity, emphasizing not only their physical presence but also their individuality and emotional depth. Her work perfectly reflects the heart of this edition, celebrating dogs as sentient companions whose stories deserve to be told through art.
Award-Winning Artists to Discover
Collectors often enjoy discovering exceptional artists before they become familiar names, and this edition highlights several outstanding talents. Jade Eynon, recipient of the $500 USD Cash Award, is recognized for her beautifully expressive oil paintings that explore the quiet relationship between animals and their environments.
Joining her are First Runner-Up Waldemar Tłuczek and Second Runner-Up Rose Culver, whose distinctive artistic approaches showcase both technical excellence and emotional storytelling. Their recognition adds another layer of significance to the book, introducing readers to artists whose work is well worth following beyond these pages.
There is a reason dogs have inspired artists for centuries. They ask for so little yet give so much in return: unwavering loyalty, quiet comfort, endless joy, and a love that never needs words. They become part of our families, our routines, and some of our most treasured memories. 101 Art Book: Dog Edition beautifully captures that extraordinary bond through the eyes of contemporary artists, making it far more than a collection of beautiful images. It’s a celebration of companionship, connection, and the countless ways our four-legged friends leave lasting paw prints on both our hearts and the world of art. Whether you’re an art collector, a devoted dog lover, or both, this is a book you’ll find yourself returning to long after you’ve turned the final page.
2. Arts to Hearts Catalog: Edition 1
Most art catalogs are designed to be glanced through. They showcase beautiful artwork, list an artist’s name, and move on to the next page. Arts to Hearts Catalog: Edition 1 takes a different approach. Rather than simply presenting art, it invites readers to spend time with the people behind it, making every page feel more personal, thoughtful, and memorable.
Featuring 25 contemporary artists from around the world, the catalog celebrates the incredible diversity of today’s creative landscape. While every artist has their own distinctive style, medium, and visual language, they all share one thing in common: a story worth telling. For collectors, this makes the catalog far more than a source of visual inspiration. It becomes an opportunity to discover artists on a deeper level, understanding not only what they create, but why they create it.
Each artist is introduced through a carefully designed opening spread that offers a glimpse into their creative world. From there, readers are invited into an intimate interview where artists reflect on their journey, inspirations, challenges, and artistic philosophy, accompanied by beautifully reproduced works that bring their words to life. The result is a publication that feels less like flipping through a catalog and more like visiting 25 artist studios from the comfort of your home.
Meet the Artists Behind the Work
Our collection of 25 featured contemporary artists begins with Nataša Stević, whose richly layered paintings and thoughtful reflections set the tone for the inspiring journey that unfolds throughout the catalog. Her introduction provides insight into her artistic journey, while the following pages combine her artworks with a candid conversation about creativity, resilience, and the ideas that shape her practice.
Just like Stevic’s feature, every artist in the catalog is given the space to share more than their finished work. Their stories, creative processes, inspirations, and personal reflections transform each feature into a meaningful reading experience rather than a simple portfolio.
And that’s only the beginning. Beyond these pages are many more remarkable contemporary artists, each bringing their own perspective, artistic language, and creative journey. Every feature offers something new to discover, making the catalog one you’ll find yourself returning to whenever you’re looking for inspiration, fresh talent, or simply the pleasure of spending time with exceptional contemporary art.
Why Collectors Will Love It
For art collectors, discovering an artist isn’t only about finding work you admire. It’s about understanding the person behind it. Knowing what inspires an artist, how they think, and the experiences that shape their practice often creates a much deeper connection with their work. Arts to Hearts Catalog: Edition 1 captures exactly that. It preserves not just artworks, but voices, ideas, and moments in an artist’s career, making it a publication that feels timeless. Whether you’re searching for emerging talent, expanding your art library, or simply enjoy getting lost in beautifully curated books, this catalog offers an experience that’s every bit as rewarding as the art itself.
3. The Big Book of Tiny Creatives – Edition 3
Some of the most honest art in the world isn’t created in professional studios, it’s created at kitchen tables, classroom desks, and little corners of home where imagination is free to wander. The Big Book of Tiny Creatives – Edition 3 celebrates exactly that, bringing together the creativity, curiosity, and fearless self-expression of young artists in one heartwarming collection.
As one of the latest releases from Arts to Hearts Project, this joyful publication reminds us that creativity has no age limit. Every page is filled with fresh ideas, bold colours, and unique perspectives that only children can bring to the canvas. Whether you’re an art collector, an artist, an educator, or a parent, this book offers something truly special: the chance to experience art before rules, trends, and expectations take over.
Even better, The Big Book of Tiny Creatives – Edition 3 is now available for pre-order on the Arts to Hearts website, making it the perfect addition to any art lover’s bookshelf or a thoughtful gift for families who want to nurture creativity in the next generation.
In Conversation With Our Tiny Creatives
The book opens with a series of heartwarming conversations with four extraordinarily talented young artists: Laurent Schwarz, Brandi Hofer, Sara Romero, and Sofia Ossman. Through these inspiring interviews, readers get a glimpse into how these young creatives see the world, what sparks their imagination, and the stories behind their artwork. Their words are refreshingly honest, wonderfully imaginative, and often surprisingly wise, reminding us that creativity begins with curiosity, joy, and the confidence to express yourself freely.
Adding another special touch to the book is its cover artist, Laurent Schwarz, whose remarkable artistic journey has captured hearts around the world. At just four years old, Laurent has become an inspiring example of how creativity can flourish from an incredibly young age. His vibrant, expressive paintings perfectly capture the fearless imagination and joyful spirit of childhood, setting the tone for The Big Book of Tiny Creatives – Edition 3. His work is a beautiful reminder that artistic talent isn’t defined by age, but by curiosity, freedom, and the courage to create.
Little Angels (Ages 2–6)
Every artist starts somewhere, and for our Little Angels, creativity begins with exploration. This section celebrates children aged 2 to 6, where every brushstroke, splash of colour, and playful shape reflects pure imagination. There are no rules here, only joyful experimentation and the excitement of discovering what happens when tiny hands are free to create. It’s a heartwarming reminder that art often begins with wonder.
Junior Artists (Ages 7–12)
As children grow, so do their ideas. Featuring artists aged 7 to 12, this section showcases young creatives who are beginning to tell stories, develop their own artistic styles, and express their personalities through art. Their work is filled with curiosity, confidence, and originality, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into how creativity evolves during childhood.
Teen Visionaries (Ages 13–18)
The Teen Visionaries section highlights artists aged 13 to 18, whose work reflects growing confidence, individuality, and creative ambition. These young artists explore emotions, identity, imagination, and the world around them with remarkable maturity, producing pieces that are both visually compelling and deeply personal. It’s inspiring to see emerging voices already developing artistic perspectives that hint at exciting creative futures.
Why This Book Deserves a Place on Every Art Lover’s Shelf
Every established artist was once a child with a sketchbook, a paintbrush, and an imagination that refused to stay inside the lines. The Big Book of Tiny Creatives – Edition 3 captures that magical beginning. The young artists featured in these pages are already creating work with remarkable confidence, originality, and heart, making it impossible not to wonder where their creative journeys will lead.
Who knows? A decade or two from now, some of these tiny creatives may become celebrated names in galleries, museums, and collections around the world. This book preserves a beautiful moment at the very beginning of that journey, long before the exhibitions, awards, and recognition. For collectors and art lovers, that’s what makes it so special. It’s not simply a collection of children’s art; it’s a heartfelt archive of emerging talent, offering readers the rare privilege of witnessing extraordinary potential in its earliest form. Years from now, you’ll be able to look back and say, “I saw their creativity when it was just beginning.” It’s a hopeful, inspiring reminder that the future of art is already here, painted by some very small hands.
4. Arts to Hearts Magazine issue 13
Some publications are meant to be read once. Others become something you return to whenever you need inspiration, comfort, or a reminder of why art matters. Arts to Hearts Magazine – Issue 13 is one of those rare editions. Built around the moving theme, “Things I Hold On To,” this issue explores the memories, people, emotions, and experiences that quietly stay with us long after moments have passed, and how artists transform those invisible connections into deeply personal works of art.
Rather than asking artists to simply create around a theme, this edition invites them to reflect on what they continue to carry with them. The result is a collection of honest stories and remarkable artworks that feel intimate, relatable, and profoundly human. For collectors and art lovers, it offers something especially meaningful: a chance to understand not only what an artist creates, but the memories, emotions, and lived experiences that continue to shape their creative voice.
The Theme: Things I Hold On To
At the heart of this issue is a simple yet universal question: What do we choose to hold on to? The answers appear in many forms—childhood memories, loved ones, places that feel like home, moments of resilience, quiet hope, and experiences that continue to influence the way artists see the world. Every feature becomes a reminder that art often begins where words fall short, giving shape to emotions and memories that might otherwise remain unseen.
Cover Artist: Troy Brooks
Setting the tone for this deeply reflective edition is cover artist Troy Brooks, whose captivating work beautifully embodies the spirit of Things I Hold On To. His artwork draws readers into a world where memory, identity, and emotion intertwine, making it the perfect introduction to an issue centered on the stories we carry throughout our lives. Before you’ve even turned the first page, the cover invites you to pause, reflect, and begin your own journey through the theme.
In Conversation With Artists Who Turn Memories Into Art
One of the highlights of Arts to Hearts Magazine – Issue 13 is its collection of heartfelt conversations with artists whose work beautifully reflects the theme of Things I Hold On To. Through intimate interviews with Oksana Fedchyshyn, Linda Mannel, and Nayirie Keuteklian, this edition’s Cash Award Winner, readers are invited beyond the finished artwork and into the stories that shaped it. These conversations explore personal memories, creative journeys, artistic philosophies, and the experiences that continue to influence each artist’s practice. Thoughtful, honest, and deeply inspiring, they add another layer of meaning to the magazine, making every feature feel like a genuine conversation rather than simply a showcase of beautiful art.
Works We Couldn’t Stop Coming Back To
Every issue celebrates remarkable creativity, but a few pieces naturally leave a lasting impression. This edition recognizes three outstanding artists whose work beautifully embodies the spirit of Things I Hold On To, each approaching the theme through a distinct visual language and deeply personal perspective.
Leading this year’s selections is Nayirie Keuteklian, recipient of the 1st Prize and this issue’s Cash Award Winner. Her captivating painting, La Danza De La Esperanza (Blue Bird), blends dreamlike symbolism with striking portraiture, creating an image that feels both whimsical and emotionally resonant. It’s the kind of artwork that invites viewers to pause, look closer, and discover something new with every visit.
Joining her are 1st Runner-Up Izzy Thomas, whose vibrant mixed-media portrait How I’m Feeling Now captures the beautiful complexity of emotion and identity through expressive colour and layered symbolism, and 2nd Runner-Up Carrie Scanga, whose sculptural installation Futureproof transforms familiar everyday objects into a thoughtful meditation on memory, preservation, and the traces we leave behind. Together, these award-winning artists demonstrate the incredible diversity of contemporary art, proving that powerful storytelling can take countless forms, from painting and portraiture to conceptual sculpture.
Explore More Artists, More Stories, and More Moments to Hold On To
Beyond these featured conversations and award-winning works, Arts to Hearts Magazine – Issue 13 introduces more than 40 contemporary artists, each offering a deeply personal interpretation of the theme Things I Hold On To. Through paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more, every artist explores the memories, relationships, emotions, and experiences that continue to shape their creative practice. The result is a beautifully layered issue where no two perspectives are the same, yet every story feels relatable in its own way. It’s a magazine you’ll find yourself returning to, discovering new details, fresh insights, and meaningful connections with every read.
5. Women Artists on the Rise – Edition 4
Some of the most exciting moments in collecting happen when you discover an artist before the rest of the world does. Women Artists on the Rise – Edition 4 celebrates exactly those moments, bringing together the work of 100 remarkable women artists whose creative journeys are unfolding right now. More than a beautifully curated publication, it is a snapshot of contemporary art at this moment in time, introducing readers to fresh perspectives, diverse artistic voices, and the women helping shape the future of the art world.
Our Cover Artist: Elen Bezhen
Setting the tone for this inspiring edition is cover artist Elen Bezhen, whose captivating work invites readers into a world where portraiture becomes deeply personal. Featured alongside the striking words, “Every Woman I Paint Is, In Some Way, Me,” her cover artwork beautifully captures the spirit of the book itself. Through her thoughtful approach to painting, Bezhen explores identity, memory, and the shared experiences that connect women across cultures and generations. Her work serves as a fitting introduction to a publication that celebrates not only exceptional artistic talent but also the stories, perspectives, and lived experiences behind every woman artist’s creative journey. It is an invitation to look beyond the canvas and discover the voices shaping contemporary art today.
In Conversation With Inspiring Women
The book begins with a series of thoughtful conversations with Dora Abodi, Audrey Scheck, and Laura Hegan Smith, three inspiring women whose creative journeys are as compelling as the work they share. Through these intimate interviews, readers are invited to explore the experiences, ideas, challenges, and moments that have shaped their paths. Honest, reflective, and deeply personal, these conversations add a meaningful layer to the book, reminding us that every creative journey is unique and that the stories behind the work are often just as inspiring as the work itself.
Celebrating Outstanding Women in Contemporary Art
Among the many remarkable creatives featured in this edition, three artists were recognized for work that stood out for its originality, technical excellence, and emotional depth. Elen Bezhen received the $500 USD Cash Award for her captivating figurative painting, whose quiet beauty and masterful storytelling leave a lasting impression. Fiona Cowell, named First Runner-Up, was celebrated for her extraordinary textile practice, transforming embroidery and mixed-media techniques into richly detailed contemporary works. Completing the trio is Iratxe Yarritu, the Second Runner-Up, whose symbolic, dreamlike paintings explore the subconscious, identity, and the emotional relationship between humanity and nature. Together, these award-winning artists reflect the remarkable diversity and strength of the women featured throughout this inspiring edition, making every page a celebration of creativity, dedication, and artistic excellence.
Discover Remarkable Women Artists
If you’re looking to discover new artists, support women in the arts, or simply immerse yourself in exceptional contemporary creativity, Women Artists on the Rise – Edition 4 is a book you’ll return to again and again. Featuring a thoughtfully curated collection of remarkable women artists from around the world, every page introduces a new perspective, a new story, and a new creative voice waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re an avid collector, a curator, a practicing artist, or someone who simply loves surrounding themselves with beautiful art, this inspiring edition offers a glimpse into the women helping shape the future of contemporary art. It’s not just a book to admire, it’s one to keep on your shelf, revisit often, and treasure for years to come.
Build a Library That Inspires You for Years to Come
The best art books don’t just fill a shelf, they become companions you return to throughout your creative life. Whether you’re discovering emerging artists, exploring deeply personal stories, celebrating the next generation of creatives, or simply surrounding yourself with beautiful contemporary art, each of these Arts to Hearts Project publications offers something unique to collectors and art lovers alike. Together, they create more than a collection of books; they form a living archive of today’s creative voices, preserving the ideas, emotions, and artistic journeys shaping contemporary art around the world. If you’re looking to build an art library that’s inspiring, meaningful, and timeless, these five titles are a wonderful place to begin.
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