Art & Soul: Notes on Creating

by Audrey Flack

This book of nourishing wisdom, by a leading woman artist, is a series of meditations on art, the art worlc and the creative process. Intended to offer "comfor and nourishment" to other artists -- including poets, musicians, dancers, painters, and sculptors -- Flack's teas and insights help to open the pathways of creativity.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

142 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1986

Reviews

[Deborah Eater · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you're a fan of Audrey Flack you'll probably enjoy this easy-to-read book much more than I did, because a great deal of it is all about her. I particularly take exception to her view of artists as shamans. A professional artist myself, I believe that being creative is a fundamental human drive, not the mystical realm of a privileged few.

[Leifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a sweet book, presenting the collected thoughts of an artist. She makes a compelling case to follow art as a calling, and to let art be a force that heals, going against any popular notions of career or commerce.

[Joann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book I reread every few years because each time there is something new for me to learn. Flack shares her own artistic endeavors and offers encouragement for those pursuing their creativity.

[Marybeth Heikes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tips and inspirational quotes. Enjoyed it!

[Sheryl G · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disjointed. While I appreciate some of the thoughts, this is basically a series of tweets, not a book.

[Sandi · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were a couple of noteworthy things in this book. And I learned about Ruth Kligman.

[Evelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brief commentaries and excerpts from speeches, presentations, question and answer sessions, essays, etc. by the author provide insights into the creative process.

[Kit Wachelka · Rating 5 out of 5]

To keep open to the inspiration & to let one's thinking stay out of the process as much as possible . . . among other things.

[Carrie LeAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Creating thoughts. Some are inspiring. Some quotes I underlined to re-read later.

[Serinity Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

LIFE SAVING!!!

[Regina Viqueira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of wonderful gems of wisdom in this book, which either affirmed or challenged my own thoughts on creating.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an inspiration to any one in any area who is creative! I have given it to many people and I never fail to get an enormous thank you!

[Elizabeth Andrew]

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