Why read Art & Fear?

Book cover of Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking

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Art & Fear is about the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way. Drawing on the authors' own experiences as two working artists, the book delves into the internal…

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2 authors picked Art & Fear as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Caroll Michels

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I love this book because it not only explores the way in which art gets made, it delves into the reasons art often doesn’t get made, and the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way.

All too often, the give-up factor is prevalent both in the art-making process and in the art-marketing process. I particularly liked the chapter “ Fears of Others,” which offers excellent insights into artists giving their power away.

From Caroll's list on The best books for artists wanting to build a career as an artist.

Paulette Perhach

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A guide to making art for those of use who are not geniuses. Don’t worry about making a masterpiece, just make your pieces of art. If you have a hard time letting yourself make bad art, so that you can one day make great art, this is the one to start with.

From Paulette's list on The best books to inspire a creative life.