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How to Be an Artist
How to Be an Artist | Jerry Saltz
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"Inspiration leaps off the pages from Jerry Saltz's new book on creativity. . . . This book is for the artist or non-artist, 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 Martin Art 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 self-doubtSaltz offers invaluable insight into what really matters to emerging artists: originality, persistence, a balance between knowledge and intuition, and that most precious of qualities, self-belief. 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 full-color 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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SkeletonKey
How to Be an Artist | Jerry Saltz
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“(You can always tell the artists in museums—they‘re the ones with their faces one inch from the surface of a work. Like one dog sniffing another.)”

HAAAH. I do this every time. #art

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Bathilda
How to Be an Artist | Jerry Saltz
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STAR STAR STAR
Oh, this is a good book. It's short and easy to read and there is so much on each page. It's more about how to think like an artist rather than about techniques of art.
Two of my favorite bits were “Art is a Flatworm“ and “Make Art is for Now, Not the Future.“ They are about finding what is true about yourself and being in the moment.

I may have to buy it, instead of check it out from the library. It completely delighted me.

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niftytiffd
How to Be an Artist | Jerry Saltz
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I‘ve been in a creative lull lately and this book was recommended to me. I found it to be enjoyable, enlightening, and entertaining (the three E‘s). I particularly liked the prompts throughout... this added an element of engagement that very much complemented the inspirational nature of Saltz‘s message.