Bøger af Kristy Gordon

This impactful book helps artists work through blocks and dismantle self-doubt, so they can create art they love at the highest level. Professional painter and art teacher Kristy Gordon lays out an easy-to-follow 12-week guide with insights and advice on navigating the art world, along with exercises to overcome creative struggles, so you can break onto the scene with confidence and success! Kristy's philosophy is that to gain notoriety as an artist-whether you see that as getting into galleries or going viral on social media-one must create work that is authentic to their style, not inhibited by trends or opinions. Her weekly exercises help you get in tune with and trust your artistic preferences, through mindful journaling prompts, fun visual projects and practices that help you work through emotional drawbacks. Kirsty pairs this practical action plan with details of her own story overcoming doubt as a young artist and gaining the notoriety she dreamed of. Artists of all mediums and backgrounds will find solace in Kristy's story, and results in her 12-week plan. Dive into topics like discarding your inner critic, setting magical goals and opening up to epiphanies in your work. Then, reinforce all you learn with poignant practices, such as Kristy's exercise for overcoming fear by listing the times you felt someone insulted your art, in an act of owning and expelling the negative memories. With this powerful and personal book, artists will foster a deeper understanding of their creative process, and practice simple, daily habits to lead them to success.