Book Review: A Survival Guide For Artists
There are many books out there about making art, art as a practice, and art as a business. The book I'm reviewing today, 'Survival Guide For Artists" - is about how to thrive in the creative arts. It is a great book which is divided into 2 parts.
Part 1 deals with issues common to the body mind and spirit of creative individuals.
Part 2 is about the issues that arise when artists take their creativity to the outside world.
I like the way the author has divided the book ino the internal part of an art practice and the external part. So she has divided Part 1 into the following subjects:
Overcoming the fear of a blank canvas.
Get in the zone.
Be inspired.
Develop your artistic voice.
Deal with isolation.
Acknowledge your sensitivity.
Maintain a healthy body.
Be kind to yourself.
Set SMART goals.
Plan your creativity.
The second half of the book is then divided into sections that cover these topics;