How to be an artist

Saltz, Jerry 1951- (author.).

Summary: "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. 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"--Publisher's description.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593086469
ISBN: 0593086465
ISBN: 9780593086476
Physical Description: print
xiii, 129 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 20 cm
Edition: [First hardcover].
Publisher: New York : Riverhead Books, [2020]

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Portions of this book originally appeared, in slightly different form, in New York magazine."

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Step one. You are a total amateur: things to think about before you even get started -- Step two. How to actually begin: an instruction manual for the studio -- Step three. Learn to think like an artist: this is the fun part -- Step four. Enter the art world: a guide to the snake pit -- Step five. Survive the art world: psychic strategies for dealing with the ugliness (Inside and out) -- Step six. Attain galactic brain: cosmic epigrams from better heads and mine.