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Living the Creative Life: Ideas and Inspiration from Working Artists
by
Ricë Freeman-Zachery (Goodreads Author)
How DO they do it?
If you could ask your favorite artist or crafter only one question, chances are you'd ask about creativity: Where do your ideas come from? How did you get started? What are your tricks for overcoming blocks?
In "Living the Creative Life," author Ric? Freeman-Zachery has compiled answers to these questions and more from 15 successful artists in
Paperback, 143 pages
Published
August 29th 2007
by North Light Books
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What this book has going for it is the direct comments by the artists that Freeman-Zachery interviewed. They were honest and not in the least bit interested in romanticizing their lives as artists. I didn't love the art that some of them made, but there were a couple of artists whose work got me intrigued and sparked an interest in exploring some media that haven't appealed to me before. There are some gems scattered through these pages, and since I read it mostly on the bus or standing at bu...more
The format of this book surprised me more than anything. I expected a chapter on this and a chapter on that all neatly organised into little sections (especially given how public Rice is about her preference for order) as this is how most books like this are set out.
But it reads more like sitting round a table with all the people in the book, with Rice guiding the conversation and everyone chipping in their point of view when they have something to add.
It's one of those books that, 3...more
But it reads more like sitting round a table with all the people in the book, with Rice guiding the conversation and everyone chipping in their point of view when they have something to add.
It's one of those books that, 3...more
I was perusing in the bookstore (not looking for a book on this subject matter or anything in particular) when I came across this book. First, I had to pick it up because it is so beautiful. The artwork and the overall design of the book felt like an inspiration without having even read anything at that point. Second, as a creative person by nature, I was feeling like I needed a little inspiration.
A few things to highlight:
* I love that the author actually discusses the works...more
A few things to highlight:
* I love that the author actually discusses the works...more
June 27, 2008: I opened this book tonight and have not even read much of it yet but I started to cry. Cry because it evoked such a feeling of home for me. That this is truly the art I have inside wanting to come out. The pages are beautiful - truly inspiring.
Reading again: Jan 09
Reading again: Jan 09
This book is very inspriring. It gives great ideas and support from major artists. The book really makes you think about your creativity.
Molly
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Recommends it for:
Anyone who wants to bring more creativity into their world.
Recommended to Molly by:
Barbara Fajardo
I am still reading this book. Reading this book is like watching The Sixth Sense, you don't catch it all the first time. Each chapter is broken into sections of a Creative Life...Work areas, The Muse, Processes, Etc. Heck that is enough information alone.
Rice Freeman Zachery doesn't stop there, she loads each page with images and work from several artists who were interviewed in the publication. Perhaps the best addition to the book is the "try this" sections, with lit...more
Rice Freeman Zachery doesn't stop there, she loads each page with images and work from several artists who were interviewed in the publication. Perhaps the best addition to the book is the "try this" sections, with lit...more
Lots of ideas in this one
I'll be honest...normally I detest these kinds of books. Maybe it's because nowadays, they seem to be quite cliquey, the same artists over and over, the same old yadda yadda yadda...but Rice managed to get a nice cross-section of people in on this (unsurprising, really, given her somewhat catholic tastes I suppose) though there are a few of those "familiar names."
You should really take a look at this bookk! this is one of our very good family friends! She is the best author and artist! Check out www.ricefreemanzachary.com
Interesting from the standpoint of how the various artists organize their time and studio. The work of the artists was too crafty for my taste.
The book has been most helpful in showing me the many paths there are to life as a creative person. The illustrations are beautiful and the comments from other artists of various types is energizing.
Mom
Mom
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I don't want to rain on anybody's parade, but I was disappointed in this book. The only thing I really liked about it (including most of the artwork) was the little Try This boxes.
I don't want to rain on anybody's parade, but I was disappointed in this book. The only thing I really liked about it (including most of the artwork) was the little Try This boxes.
Okay, so "art" is more than "craft" but there's plenty of inspiration for craft in this book about how working artists find inspiration, create their works and let them go. Besides, it's pretty.
I haven't got all the way through this one, but it so far it has been fairly worth it. It is full of fun try this kind of things. I am looking forward to finishing this one.
This is another wonderful inspiring book and really interesting to read how the Art-life really is as an artist! I sure loved it!
Not quite what i was expecting...Yes, I the artists are good and some advices are useful but it's really not my type of art.
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Nice comprehensive overview of several contemporary fine artists and crafters and their process.
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Ricë Freeman-Zachery lives in Midland, Texas, because the weather is warm and the mortgage is cheap. Her name rhymes with “Lisa” and no, her hair is not naturally orange. She's been writing since she was five and she 1) got her first diary and 2) her daddy taught her how to print in all capital letters, much to the later chagrin of her elementary school teachers. Her fourth book, Creative Time & S...more
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