Be a painter (Paperback)

Terrence A. Brooks

ISBN 10: 146117029X / ISBN 13: 9781461170297

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

About this Item

Paperback. A passion for the arts such as painting, writing, pottery, dancing or music is very common and, as well, the ardent hope that one's efforts will be enthusiastically received by open wallets. In reality, very few artists succeed in supporting themselves via their art. The vast majority of artists ride the emotional roller coaster of the joy of creation and the disappointment of meager sales in an indifferent market. This book counsels distraught artists about the patience needed to develop their talent, persevere in the face of indifference, manage the economics of art production, market art products and recognize artistic success. It evaluates the digital methods used by many young artists to make and share their art. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Be a painter (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 146117029X
• ISBN 13: 9781461170297
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A passion for the arts such as painting, writing, pottery, dancing or music is very common and, as well, the ardent hope that one’s efforts will be enthusiastically received by open wallets. In reality, very few artists succeed in supporting themselves via their art. The vast majority of artists ride the emotional roller coaster of the joy of creation and the disappointment of meager sales in an indifferent market. This book counsels distraught artists about the patience needed to develop their talent, persevere in the face of indifference, manage the economics of art production, market art products and recognize artistic success. It evaluates the digital methods used by many young artists to make and share their art.

About the Author

Terrence A. Brooks attended three art schools: Shepy International School of Art (Edmonton, Alberta), Vancouver School of Art (Vancouver, BC) and the Nova Scotia School of Art and Design (Halifax, NS). He maintains a personal art website at http: //terrybrooksart.com/ He has been a painter for more than fifty years and believes that you should do art everyday. He has been a university professor teaching information technology for thirty years. The two major interests of his life touch when he does web design.