One of the best ways to spend less time staring at screens is by returning to the dependable book.

It includes hundreds of prompts that will help you practice your skills across a range of different subjects.

Originally published over a century ago, it analyzes the proportions of color from actual objects.

Unique Books and Bookshelves at My Modern Met Store

While you’re updating your library, there are also creative ways to display your newest additions.

Artori Design, for example, crafts playful bookshelves that are dabbled in humor.

Stock your shelf with creative items when you buy unique books at My Modern Met Store.

642 Things to Draw Book

Chronicle Books| $16.95

This Book is a Planterium

Kelli Anderson| $40

Color Problems Book

Sacred Bones Books| $35

Wildflower Workbook

Katie Daisy| $19.95

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Cat

Nia Gould| $16.95

Wondershelf by Artori Design

Artori Design| $32

Supershelf by Artori Design

Artori Design| $32