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Making Room for Making Art: A Thoughtful and Practical Guide to Bringing the Pleasure of Artistic Expression Back into Your Life

Making Room for Making Art: A Thoughtful and Practical Guide to Bringing the Pleasure of Artistic Expression Back into Your Life
By Sally Warner

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This book offers constructive advice for artists who are becoming discouraged or feel stalled and those who yearn to rekindle their passion for making art. Several life-long artists in mediums as diverse as drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture share philosophies and outline strategies for remaining an artist despite chronic challenges such as financial worries, social pressures, family obligations, “day jobs,” and self-doubt. From setting up a studio and establishing a realistic work schedule to finding the right subject matter and reconsidering every option, Making Room for Making Art discusses important changes in attitude and offers practical suggestions on how artists can rediscover the pleasure of making art.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #371780 in Books
  • Published on: 1994-05-01
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 224 pages

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How to "come out" as an artist...and that's it1
This book was way too touchy-feely for me. It's basically a book about how several "case studies" (aka, artists I have never heard of, and you probably haven't either) and how they "came out" to their friends and family as (semi?) professional artists. If you want a book on that topic, then this is the one for you. If you are looking for something that isn't a "Here's John's Story" type of thing, then save your money and keep looking. It is VERY rare for me to not be able to find anything useful in a book, but sadly this book is at its best when used as a coaster.

Making Room for Making Art5
A jump start, freeing, and practical approach to truly making your art a priority in your life. A very good read for anyone who is "stuck" or "uncommitted." I never underline in books. This one was an exception!

A must have5
Wonderful book. I have read and re read many times and always find total inspiration. This is the artists' bible. Thank you for writing it.