Creative Strength Training: Prompts, Exercises and Personal Stories for Encouraging Artistic Genius
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (985 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440344957 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Begin building stamina today with Creative Strength Training!. In Creative Strength Training, you'll discover powerful strategies that combine writing and hands-on art-making to overcome creative stumbling blocks, develop a unique voice and make creating art a regular habit.Overcome resistance while dismantling "the Committee" (that group of inner critics).Explore 10 exercises for making art that stands apart as uniquely yours.Receive support and inspiration from contributing artists who share how each chapter has improved their practice and helped them evolve.Begin a fresh approach to your creative practice. Building creative stamina takes encouragement, mentoring, and regular practice. Discover a Deeper Connection to Your Artist Self! Artists and athletes alike benefit from strength training
"Jane Dunnewold's online Creative Strength Training course has helped participants deepen the connection with their artist selves and increase their creative stamina. Now, the same exercises, prompts, and strategies are available in book form. The content is very easy to follow and Jane's warmth and encouraging approach is present throughout the book. This is highly recommended for all artists who want to push themselves a bit more and develop good creative habits!"- Down Under Textiles, Australia. Each chapter
Inspirational Judy Cook I consider myself very fortunate to have taken Jane Dunnewold's Creative Strength Training online and to have studied with her in her Mastery Program. I recommend Creative Strength Training to artists of any medium. I want to share what an impact her book has hadMy mother in law Jean, has always loved doing textiles. From weaving to quilts to beading to dyeing, to sewing. For as long as I have known her she has had creative ideas simmering in her mind. Over the last few years she has had to give up her textile work due to macular . "The One Book!" according to linda kamp waugh. Jane's book has "unstuck" me and is moving me through an "art light". Doing the exercises which include both art and writing, have helped me to examine where I'm at and where I want to be as an art quilter. I especially like her discussion of "perfection" in one's work which I've always had a problem with. Jane's choice of words, her emotions, her love for art and willingness to share how she discovered her "distinctiveness" all makes for an inspiring and deep thinking read. Thank you, Jane. You've enlightened me along my art path. "YES! YES! YES!" according to bybethstudio. YES! YES! YES! Jane has put together a clear and easy to read path to getting yourself out of your head and into your art. A clear path to becoming a deeper and more authentic artist in both life and work. For years I have wanted to visit Jane's studio and take a class. Now with this book, Jane's guidance and wisdom are with me wherever I may be in my living room, in the car, at my children's practices and especially in my studio. It's Jane in book form! Perfect for seasoned artists or those just starting out or those that might n