The Starving Artist's Survival Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (998 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1416908269 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Friggin Hilarious! Jayme Bauguess This book really hit home for me at some pointsas an artist trying to get into the very competitive field I have thought some of the same thoughts these authors wrote about!I loved the section showing how rejection of an artist can be just the push needed to bring about a serial killer, suicides, etc.Had me laughing so hard sometimes that I cried.Good book to get if you're feeling a little "down" with your career choi. Anne D. Greenbaum said A must read for anyone who is or knows an artist!. A funny look a the nitty gritty issues of life mixed with facts about what the (now) famous did in similiar situations. Lots of fun (& sometimes helpful) suggestions for handling everything from critiques to living situations. Great fun to read!. Wes Underwood said I love this book. I love this book. It is so funny and factual. If you are an artist or preparing an art career this will give you a lot laughs.
Whitney ScottCopyright © American Library Association. For those whose art manages to actually see the light of day, a section on reviews and critics (from "gonzo" to "cannibal") helpfully includes suggestions on how supportive friends can provide encouragement to the skewered artist--that is, claiming that "taste is a relative thing." The authors'breezy wit and ironic observations may actually help those dressed in hot dog suits and handing out flyers to pay the rent on infested walk-ups next to crack houses feel less isolated and more empowered--or at least more inclined
. She is also an illustrator and keen photographer, and when not at her desk or out with her camera she enjoys running, practicing aikido, and helping out at the local cat rescue center. After seven years working for book and magazine publishers, she took the leap into the freelance world, and has since written ten books on wildlife, science and general natural history. Marianne Taylor is a writer and editor, with a lifelong interest in science and nature
A Blackened Chicken Soup for the Artistic Soul Passion, humiliation, and depravity are the cornerstones of the artistic spirit. Only a fool would agree to such soul crushing -- until now. The Starving Artist's Survival Guide boldly reassures both the dreamer and the doer that you are not alone. Regardless of whether you are a painter, a poet, a musician, a writer, an actor, or simply paralyzed by an English lit or fine arts degree, help has arrived. How else to rationalize one's deliberate choice to face a life of unsigned rejection letters, calls from worried parents and collection agencies, and cups and cups of ramen noodles? Being a noble artiste is a rough gig. And it gets all the respect of being a fry cook, without the convenient minimum wage. Topics include the pros and cons of various artistic day jobs ("People love clowns, except for the 80 percent who want to beat them up and the 20 percent who do"), coping with form-letter rejections through the healing power of haikus ("You, blinking red light, / A call back from my agent? / No, just goddamn Mom"), a survey of ar