Art & Fear
Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
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Narrated by:
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Arthur Morey
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Written by:
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David Bayles
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Ted Orland
About this listen
What is your art really about? Where is it going? What stands in the way of getting it there? These are questions that matter, questions that recur at each stage of artistic development - and they are the source for this volume of wonderfully incisive commentary.
Art & Fear explores 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. This is a book about what it feels like to sit in your studio or classroom, at your wheel or keyboard, easel or camera, trying to do the work you need to do. It is about committing your future to your own hands, placing free will above predestination, choice above chance. It is about finding your own work.
©1993 David Bayles and Ted Orland (P)2012 TantorYou may also enjoy...
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- S. Battersby
- 2018-05-12
Essential for any working artist.
This is one that I could listen to over and over to really take in all of the lessons. It covers the philosophy of art making as well as many practical concerns. Some of the practical concerns are personal, and/or psychological. How the artist finds themselves in the community as well as the existential sense of what art is or is not. He also talks about art schools both from the student and the teaching standpoint.
I’m surprised that this book isn’t considered a classic, and read by everyone who has a desire to make art.
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- Nick DeCastro
- 2022-01-14
Afraid to write review
Ok now I'm no longer fearful to write a review. LOL Perfectionism is the enemy of creativity.
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- Laura duchesne
- 2021-01-20
Easy to listen to
loved it
finished in 2 days and found it easy to relate to.
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- Rachel
- 2017-11-08
a must read for any artist
loved the book and listened to it over 10 times now. it's like he knows me. 😀
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-12-07
To connect the dots….
… as an artist… most helpful and reassuring read. Fuel for fire. Thank you! A must read for any artist.
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- Nameless
- 2018-01-20
Great read for Artists
Narrator had a good voice to listen too
Very insightful
Recommended for any Artist in any field
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-11-05
Strikes to the heart
Illuminating in many different areas. Some concepts gave me a significant perspective shift. Narration was great as well.
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- 2021-01-11
Addresses misconceptions & purpose of artmaking
Illuminating and somewhat comforting as this books clarifies the purpose of art, what is art, what is the cost of doing art ,etc. It is NOT a practical guide on overcoming fear but nonetheless useful in re-framing how one sees artistic endeavors.
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- Granny
- 2022-03-16
A must read
I read this amazing book over and over.
I would encourage any creative to read this book.
I enjoy the process and journey of my art making now.
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- Maureen Penton
- 2023-01-21
Very insightful.
Some very interesting insights into what it entails to be a true artist.
Commitment to art is not for the weak spirit.
It is hard and sometimes unfulfilling.
Do what is feared.
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