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Make Your Art No Matter What

Make Your Art No Matter What

Chronicle Books

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The Artist's Way for the 21st century—from esteemed creative counselor Beth Pickens.

If you are an artist, you need to make your art. That's not an overstatement—it's a fact; if you stop doing your creative work, your quality of life is diminished. But what do you do when life gets in the way? In this down-to-earth handbook, experienced artist coach Beth Pickens offers practical advice for developing a lasting and meaningful artistic practice in the face of life's inevitable obstacles and distractions. This thoughtful volume suggests creative ways to address the challenges all artists must overcome—from making decisions about time, money, and education, to grappling with isolation, fear, and anxiety. No matter where you are in your art-making journey, this book will motivate and inspire you. Because not only do you need your art—the world needs it, too.

Beth Pickens is an experienced and passionate arts advocate with extensive insight into working through creative obstacles. She has spent the last decade advising artists on everything from financial strategy to coping with grief.

This book is both a love letter to art and artists and a hands-on guide to approaching the thorniest problems those artists might face. Pickens offers a warm reminder that you are not alone, that what you do matters, and that someone out there wants you to succeed.

Like a trusted advisor, this book is an invaluable resource jam-packed with strategies for building a successful creative practice. From mixing business and friendship to marketing yourself on social media, this book can help. And it will—again and again.

Perfect for visual artists and makers, writers, musicians, filmmakers and other creatives, and art & design school graduates.

Product Details

  • Product Type: Book, Trade Paperback
  • 208 pages
  • Published in 2021
  • Shipping Dimensions: 8.0 × 6.0  (20.3 × 15.2 cm)
  • Shipping Weight: 0.9 lb (14.4 oz; 408 g)
  • SKU: SKU: SKU010004562
  • ISBN: 9781452182957

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Beth Pickens

About the Author

Beth Pickens

Beth Pickens is a consultant for artists and arts organizations with a master's degree in counseling psychology and a decade of experience. She is also the author ofYour Art Will Save Your Life(2018, Feminist Press). She lives in Los Angeles with her wife and pets.

Chronicle Books

About the Publisher

Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books is an independent publisher based in San Francisco that has been making things since the Summer of Love. We are inspired by the enduring magic of books, and by sparking the passions of others. We believe in partnering with artists, writers, and organizations that represent the diversity of our world, and we are committed to an inclusive company culture that respects and uplifts people of diverse backgrounds and points of view.

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