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How DO they do it?
If you could ask your favorite artist or crafter only one question, chances are you'd ask about creativity: Where do your ideas come from? How did you get started? What are your tricks for overcoming blocks?
In Living the Creative Life, author Ric? Freeman-Zachery has compiled answers to these questions and more from 15 successful artists in a variety of mediums - from assemblage to fiber arts, beading to mixed-media collage. Creativity is different for everyone, and these artists share their insights on the muse (if you believe in her), keeping a sketchbook (or not), and prioritizing your art, whether you aspire to create solely for your own pleasure or to become a full-time artist.
- Try your hand at creative jumpstarts straight from the pros.
- Glimpse the artists' innermost thoughts and works in progress as you peruse pages from their journals and notebooks.
- Share textile artist Sas Colby's triumph over creative block during an exotic art retreat.
- Learn how internationally acclaimed artist James Michael Starr uses experience from his former "day job" to fuel his creation today.
- Explore the work of Michael deMeng, Claudine Hellmuth, Melissa Zink and the other artists right alongside their insights.
No crafter or artist should live the creative life without Living the Creative Life! The inspiration is contagious.
About the Author
Ric? Freeman-Zachery is an artist and writer whose clothes, dolls and jewelry have been featured in shops and galleries in New Orleans, Taos, Albuquerque, Tacoma and Seattle, and whose art has been featured in Lynne Perrella's Artists' Journals & Sketchbooks and Terry Taylor's Altered Art. She writes artist profiles for Art Doll Quarterly, Belle Armoire, Legacy, Somerset Life and Somerset Studio, and her two books, Stamp Artistry (Quarry, Nov. '03) and New Techniques for Wearable Art (Quarry, Sept. '04), feature her own art and that of other mixed-media artists.
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should be on your bookshelf,
By Anam (Edmonton, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Living The Creative Life Ideas & Inspirations From Working Artists (Paperback)
i bought this as a gift for someone else but i had a quick read and have now bought a copy for myself becuase it is a book that speaks to me without needing fake flowery arty language. its straight forward speaking, beautiful artwork and full of wisdom. recommended for everyone but especially for those new to being an artist.
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This review is from: Living The Creative Life Ideas & Inspirations From Working Artists (Paperback)
This book is a keeper, a touchstone to come back to on those awful, darkdays when I'm sure there isn't a drop of creative energy left. It will sit in an honored place beside my worktable between Everyday Matters by Danny Gregory and Kaleidoscope by Suzanne Simanaitis. This is where I reach when the muse sneaks off to play the horses. Let's face it, many of the books published about collage and mixed media art are profit-driven or a surface scratching prettifying of the creative life. I've bought and been disappointed by several. This book is the real thing-something to dive into and come up with a pearl of a kick start to goat-butt you out of your self pitying trough of creative dispair. Buy the book-you will not be listing it on half.com in two weeks. It will sit in a honored place for those moments you need something special. 49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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Thinking about quitting your job?,
By K. Solheim "solheimk" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Living The Creative Life Ideas & Inspirations From Working Artists (Paperback)
If you are an artist and thinking about quitting your day job to become a full-time artist, you should definitely pick up this book. If you are thinking about doing art full-time sometime in the future, you should pick up the book. Even if you just need a creative kick-in-the-pants... you get the idea. This is a gorgeous book with tons of dialogue with real working successful artists. It is one of the few art books that I have read eagerly cover to cover.
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interesting mix of artists,
By sarah cook - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Living The Creative Life Ideas & Inspirations From Working Artists (Paperback)
There's a very interesting mix of artists in this book, which I really like. They all give their wisdom and pieces of their lives so freely and that is a rare thing these days. Most artists want to keep their creative secrets to themselves. There are some clever suggestions from the artists for ways you can jump start your own creative juices as well as tips from the author. This book is a definite must have for artists who want to know what it is really like being a working artist.My biggest complaints are about the design of the book. It is very small which makes the text hard to read. Some areas of the pages are dark and textured which makes the text even harder to read. The cover of the book is a good representation of the inside of the book. The earthy colors dull the bright art by some of the most lively artists. The color scheme works great with the art by Michael de Meng and James Starr but it does a huge disservice to the more whimsical artists like Linda Woods and Violette. Despite those flaws, this book is definitely worth getting. You just have to read it in a well lighted room. |
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