Artists on the Art of Survival: Observations on Frustration, Perspiration, and Inspiration for the Young Artist

by Bill Mesce Jr.

From across the spectrum of the arts―theater to music, painting to poetry, and everything in between―men and women from the creative front lines share their experiences and insights on the often harsh realities of a life in the arts. Artists on the Art of Survival examines the lives of artists as some continue to struggle to find their place, others have managed to carve out a niche for themselves, and still others have, for a variety of reasons, moved on to something else. By exploring each of these paths of development, the book provides valuable, practical, and spiritual lessons in maintaining and surviving as a working artist.

392 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2004

About the author

Bill Mesce, Jr. is an award-winning author and playwright, as well as a screenwriter.