Creative Strength Training: Prompts, Exercises and Personal Stories for Encouraging Artistic Genius

Creative Strength Training: Prompts, Exercises and Personal Stories for Encouraging Artistic Genius

<div>Discover a Deeper Connection to Your Artist Self!<br /><br /> Artists and athletes alike benefit from strength training. Building creative stamina takes encouragement, mentoring, and regular practice. In <i>Creative Strength Training</i>, you'll discover powerful strategies that combine writing and hands-on art-making to overcome creative stumbling blocks, develop a unique voice and make creating art a regular habit.<br /><ul><li>Overcome resistance while dismantling "the Committee" (that group of inner critics).</li><li>Explore 10 exercises for making art that stands apart as uniquely yours.</li><li>Receive support and inspiration from contributing artists who share how each chapter has improved their practice and helped them evolve.</li></ul>Begin a fresh approach to your creative practice. Begin building stamina today with <i>Creative Strength Training</i>!<br /><br /> "In a world of bookshelves lined with self-help guides to overhauling ourselves, Jane Dunnewold gives us, instead, a way to discover ourselves. <i>Creative Strength Training</i> is a gift to the artist just starting out, and a powerful resource for those of us who feel like we may have grown stale." --<b>Mary Fisher</b>, artist and AIDS activist<br /><br /> "Jane's approach will resonate with anyone who has ever been stymied in his or her attempt to be original and creative. She guides readers on a journey of self-discovery to seek the core of the creative spirit. This newfound self-awareness and confidence is sure to unleash brand new avenues of creativity for those who read this important new work." --<b>Maureen Hendricks</b>, owner of Gateway Canyons Resort, home of Alegre Quilt Retreat<br /><br /> "Jane Dunnewold's approach to the creative process is as refreshing as it is realistic--building stamina means making your art a priority. This method feels at once personal and prolific--a must-have for anyone looking to push his/her boundaries." --<b>Joe Pitcher</b>, founder of textileartist.org</div>