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Title: Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
ISBN: 0961454733
Author:
David Bayles
Ted Orland
Publicate Date: 2001-04-01
Publish: 2001-04-01
List Price: $12.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: One I turn to over and over again
I am reading this book now for the third time and have purchased many copies for friends - a must for the bookshelf of anyone on a creative journey.
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2: Art & Fear - a must read for any artist serious about their work
Art & Fear was first published about 15 years ago. Since then it has become a classic and is a must read for any artist serious about their work. There is a chapter that will speak directly to you as an artist, regardless of your current circumstance.
The topics are written for any artist regardless of medium or area of artistic interest. Whether you are a beginning artist or an old hand, this book is for you.
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3: Great for struggling artists and interested "lay people"
(This is Frank's wife writing.)
My daughter who is a struggling artists recommended this book to us. It's short, but packed with good thoughts about making art and coping with one's fears about the process. It's not only helpful for artists in dealing with their thoughts about why they make art, but also to their friends and relatives. The explanation of the essence art vs. craft (a topic that has long interested me) is excellent. The writing is clear and accessible. There are examples of how real artists in various genres have dealt with the basic problems of making art. The book works for both the professional artist as well as the amateur, regardless of medium.
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4: Taking the fear out of art
By naming the fears that artist experience, and giving simple and direct answers to those fears; David and Ted have given artists a tool to name their own fears and overcome them. The book had a profound impact on me and how I approach my work as a potter. I owe a lot to having read this book, in the confidence I gained, and the risks I am willing to take becasue of their writing. I have already recommended it to friends, and have it on display in my gallery. It is the best book on Fear that I have read, outside of the Bible.
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5: Highly recommended book for designer and illustrator.
I just graduated from art school, major in design & illustration. I've found this book amazingly helpful. I'm not that kind of person who like to read self help book...but this book is just wonderful. Things i've learn from this book: the right attitude of making art, determination over talent, the importance of communication between you and your art, small goals get you going, making art will expose your inner self...etc.
Highly recommended book for designer and illustrator.
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