Creative Authenticity 16 Principles to Clarify and Deepen Your Artistic Vision

by Roberts, Ian

• ISBN13: 9780972872324
• ISBN10: 0972872329
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780972872362
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: Atelier Saint-Luc Press
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Summary

Serious working artists are the intended audience of this collection of short essays that clarify common expressive and personal problems that many artists encounter, including the fear of being cliched, the desire to convey truth in art, and the frustration behind trying to find an authentic voice. These crippling fears are laid to rest through insightful discussions of personal experiences, the struggles of famous artists, and the rewards of producing art that comes from an authentic creative core. Providing sensitive reassurances that these struggles are normal, these essays encourage artists to focus on the development of their crafts and find inspiration to work through self-doubt.

Author Biography

Ian Roberts is a painter and the founder of the Atelier Saint-Luc School. He is the creator of the instructional videos Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting and Plein Air Painting. He lives in Soda Springs, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 13
Searching for Beauty	p. 18
Communication	p. 38
Your Home Turf	p. 50
The van Gogh Syndrome	p. 56
Your Craft, Your Voice	p. 62
Showing Up	p. 72
The Dance of Avoidance	p. 82
Full/time or Part/time	p. 94
Follow Something Along	p. 102
Wagon Train and Scout	p. 108
Working Method	p. 118
Limits Yield Intensity	p. 132
Being Ready to Show	p. 140
You Are More Than Creative Enough	p. 146
Finding Poetry in the Everyday	p. 154
Holding the Big Picture	p. 164
Conclusion	p. 175
Notes	p. 179
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