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Creative Authenticity
Creative Authenticity: 16 Principles to Clarify and Deepen Your Artistic Vision | Ian Roberts
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Serious working artists are the intended audience of this collection of short essays that clarify common expressive and personal problems that many artists encounter, including the fear of being clichéd, the desire to convey truth in art, and the frustration behind trying to find an authentic voice. These crippling fears are laid to rest through insightful discussions of personal experiences, the struggles of famous artists, and the rewards of producing art that comes from an authentic creative core. Providing sensitive reassurances that these struggles are normal, these essays encourage artists to focus on the development of their crafts and find inspiration to work through self-doubt.
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Carolyn-HHI
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This has to be my new favorite book on creating. It is not fluffy, flowery or psychological, but the nuts and bolts of creating authenticity through hard work, careful observation and manifesting your own personal truth. Very easy to get sidelined in this crazy world, but this book offers lots of ideas to get back on track. Highly recommended.

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Carolyn-HHI
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Moving in new creative directions (went from lawyer back to artist) and needed a little guidance re: how to stay authentic and true. Working lately with colored ballpoint pens over watercolour and (walnut) ink washes. So far, this book is just what the doctor, guru and muse ordered.

Heideschrampf I love the expression! Where do your get your subjects from? Is it a character from the book? 6y
Carolyn-HHI @Heideschrampf - thank you! I get subjects positively everywhere. But this fellow is from Sktchy - which is an app - people post photos/inspiration for artists to draw/paint/learn from. (edited) 6y
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