Creative Practices for Visual Artists: Time, Space, Process

by Kenneth Steinbach

Contrary to popular belief, the practice of art isn't just a product of innate talent or artistic vision; artwork emerges from an intentionally constructed and maintained artistic practice. Developed from interviews with more than 75 mid-career artists, Creative Practices for Visual Artists examines the methods and approaches highly successful artists use to stay creatively robust for a lifetime. Offering practical strategies and concrete solutions, it also looks at the impacts of digital and social media, as well as recent changes in the educational system that can hinder the formation of a strong artistic practice.

Artist and educator Kenneth Steinbach addresses key issues such the role of embodied research and non-objective experimentation; reframing one's approach to studio time; forms of productive conflict; the positive role of anxiety; and the importance of failure for the artist. The book will be useful to students and emerging artists, the instructors that teach them, and established artists looking to develop stronger studio habits.

The companion website, www.creativepracticesbook.com, provides links to artists' websites and further information.　

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

108 pages, ebook

Published March 9, 2018

Reviews

[Vivien · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book I'll likely come back to, time and time again.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book I've been waiting for. Ken taught several of my undergraduate courses and embodies a keen sense of poetics and pragmatism in the way he works and teaches. I've often quoted him over the years and shamelessly borrowed from his teaching style and studio practices. Now, others can experience the gifts that I did through the pages of this book.

Since I've read it this book has rarely stayed long on my shelf as I often loan it and give it away. Even as I write this now it's out and about and I'll have to buy myself another. Do your studio practice a favor let the voice of this keen writer and artist become a part of your process.