What Does it Take To Be An Artist?: The Challenges of the Professional Journey. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798379323301)

The process of working towards being a professional artist is a challenging journey, often life-long. The act of art making is discussed here, and the trials and tribulations of stepping into the professional art world. A detailed 'how to' book, this work responds to the turmoil and self-doubt that every artist faces at some point in their career. Questions like: Where do I stand? How do I get to the next level? Why am I struggling? How do I make art for me in a world that's fraught with marketing pressures?A light read, written for artists at every level of their career, particularly painters. Includes 43 full colour images of works by the artist. A great coffee table book!