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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 world’s most celebrated and passionate voices, offers an indispensable handbook for creative people of all kinds.

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, 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.

This useful audiobook will help artists of all kinds—painters, photographers, writers, performers—realize their dreams. Art Creativity History & Criticism Personal Development Entertainment Inspiring
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Assuming you listened to this as an artist (@kezliegh), it's super inspiring. At times it brought me to eye stinging realization.
Assuming you listened to this as an art enthusiast, maybe you thought 'Artists are weird and I love/hate them. I'm going to read everything Jerry Saltz has written now.'
Assuming you listened to this as regular human (maybe an artist bought this for you in order to understand them better), it's something amusing to think about. 'Are people really out there carrying around a book of hands?' 'Jeff Koons makes how much!? Balloon animals!'

Inspired

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Short, blunt and funny - a good push to get ya going. Appreciate the no nonsense approach and general principles, even if some of the specifics didn't apply to me.

Blunt

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Written from the heart of someone truly in love with art making, living in the very pulse of art, and living life with Art as a verb active and dominant in his life ❤️

Art is a verb

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An inspiring and thoughtful book for all creatives,
from a writer who knows the art world deeply and broadly and also understands the artist mind intimately. Full of wise words and sage advise supported by quotes from other artists. This book fees like a pep talk from your favourite uncle. Definitely worth reading at least once.

Thank you Jerry Saltz.

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Straightforward, quirky, and excellent advice for any artist at any level in their career! A must read.

Jerry Saltz is Brilliant!

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