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Liked It “A humorous, non-fiction book about what it is to make art and then keep making art, especially in a world where the artist has always struggled. If you're not making art right now, for whatever reason, read it. Very well written with quotable quotes throughout. I had to read it the second time...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A humorous, non-fiction book about what it is to make art and then keep making art, especially in a world where the artist has always struggled. If you're not making art right now, for whatever reason, read it. Very well written with quotable quotes throughout. I had to read it the second time with a highlighter.”
Karen G wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“didn't finish”
Alicia D. K wrote this review Tuesday, September 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A necessary and scary read.”
Caitlin O wrote this review Thursday, August 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a helpful book for any creative act, including writing. I enjoyed their insights as they matched my own hard won realizations. They name the unnameable and say the suppressed fear. I hope this is understandable by a person on the beginning end of the learning curve. Sometimes it just takes experience to understand these things deeply. Kudos to Bayles and Orland for their courage.”
Sally K wrote this review Saturday, July 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“So far, this is a profound look at the nature of creativity and the creative process. It is refreshing to read a book that affirms the "organic", expressive side of creativity and not just a "how-to" on making art for commercial success. ”
Shawn B wrote this review Friday, July 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My sister gave me this book several years ago while she was cleaning her apartment. I've since read it at least once a year. Its a great book with some of the most practical advice any artist, regardless of medium, could use. I recommended to anyone creative! ”
Patti M wrote this review Thursday, January 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book kicked my butt enough to submit my first piece to a show in more than 10 years. It is extremely inspiring to artists who feel encumbered by their situations and incapable of producing "quality" work. ”
Angela L wrote this review Monday, May 12 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“ARTISTS ! You will relate to every word in this book! I have shared passages with students and teachers and everyone is stunned by the acurate insights into the act of creating (and sometimes not being able to create). A small but potent book.”
Linda P wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
