How to Be an Artist

How to Be an Artist

<b><b>"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</b></b><br><br>Art has the power to change our lives. For many, becoming an artist is a lifelong dream. But how to make it happen? In <i>How to Be an Artist</i>, Jerry Saltz, one of the art world’s most celebrated and passionate voices, offers an indispensable handbook for creative people of all kinds. <br><br> From the first sparks of inspiration—and how to pursue them without giving in to self-doubt—Saltz 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, <i>How to Be an Artist </i>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.<br><br> Teeming with full-color artwork from visionaries ancient and modern, this beautiful and useful book will help artists of all kinds—painters, photographers, writers, performers—realize their dreams.