How to Be an Artist
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Instant New York Times BestsellerInspiration leaps off the pages from Jerry Saltzs new book on creativity. . . . This book is for the artist or nonartist, for the person who gets plain English, for the person who understands that practical talk can coax out the mystical messages that lie underneath. Steve MartinArt has the power to change our lives. For many, becoming an artist is a lifelong dream. But how to make it happen? In How to Be an Artist, Jerry Saltz, one of the art worlds most celebrated and passionate voices, offers an indispensable handbook for creative people of all kinds.From the first sparks of inspirationand how to pursue them without giving in to selfdoubtSaltz offers invaluable insight into what really matters to emerging artists: originality, persistence, a balance between knowledge and intuition, and that most precious of qualities, selfbelief. Brimming with rules, prompts, and practical tips, How to Be an Artist gives artists new ways to break through creative blocks, get the most from materials, navigate career challenges, and above all find joy in the work.Teeming with fullcolor artwork from visionaries ancient and modern, this beautiful and useful book will help artists of all kindspainters, photographers, writers, performersrealize their dreams.
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