Below you will find some recommended books and links. Please browse through them both. Over the years, I have slowly developed a library of resources, which have become invaluable to me. Let me know if you have any others to add as well.

Places to learn:
 

• WetCanvas--A great resource for artists: tutorials, discussions, over 60,000 reference images
• EBSQ-- An online art association whose members represent their own work to the public
• InkSmith-- Articles from Daniel Smith
• Curry's--Good artist community through Canadian retailer
• Color Theory--Handprint 
• Jerrys Artarama Free art lessons–Good videos
• Newberry Workshop--Mini tutorials

Places to buy art supplies

Art Media, Three locations, Portland

Columbia Art & Drafting, Burnside, Portland

I’ve Been Framed, Portland

On-line:
Dick Blick
Daniel Smith
Jerry's Artarama