Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking

i think the book 'art and fear' is probably one of the most sound and enlightening books i've ever read on art. it won't matter if you're an established artist or becoming - this book allows for those things we think, but don't say; and for those things that we say but aren't thinking about. besides this book i would also reccomend "the view from the studio door" and of course, "the blank canvas". while we may not always agree as to "what is art?" we can agree (i think) that as artists (no matter what medium) we are in a different world then anything that this planet has seen before, and new ways of looking at our roles as artists and audience requires new thinking.

One of the best books i've ever read, art & fear is highly relatable and is a quick and enjoyable read. i was actually a little sad when i was finished. you would think that this book is only directed for those in artistic careers but it can be applied to so many others, i can honestly say that this is a book i will keep with me well in to my adult hood (unless a better one comes along..lol) . if you are debating wheather to get this book, i say GET IT!! i'm sure you won't regret it.

I think this is a wonderful material to read, I don't think that this book is more depressing than reality.

I recommend Art & Fear, it gave me a sense that I'm not the only one questioning myself as artist; kind of a feedback.

The only problem I found is that there is no info about the authors

Why do we procrastinate? Why are we afraid to start, or even, finish a piece? Although this book will not stop these behaviors, it will explain them. When we understand why we behave the way we do during the creative process, the knowledge lets us choose our own path of healing and overcoming our fears. I find it an excellent book. Vicki Stone-artist

I love this book. I take it with me when I go drink coffee, then I come home and start working on my music. It's like anything else-- take from it what's useful for you and disregard what's not. There are sections in here that I've read over and over and it doesn't get old. If I met you, I'd tell you to buy it. In fact, I popped onto Amazon today to buy a copy to mail to a friend. This book is the next best thing to having a group of other tuned-in artistic people to hang out with (which I can't seem to find around this town.) I like that it covers a variety of mediums in its examples.