- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher (Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0874778395
- ISBN-13: 978-0874778397
- Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,454,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Creativity requires introspection, self-examination, and a willingness to take risks. Because of this, artists are perhaps more susceptible to self-doubt and despair than those who do not court the creative muses. This book of affirmations is compiled with the special needs of artistic persons in mind. Arranged in alphabetical order by topic (Disbelief, Imitation, Talent), each page includes a handful of relevant quotations by writers, musicians, actors, or other creative people, a commentary by the author, and, of course, an affirmation. Tasteful design and thoughtful content make this attractive litttle book a great gift for the creative soul."
"Creativity requires introspection, self-examination, and a willingness to take risks. Because of this, artists are perhaps more susceptible to self-doubt and despair than those who do not court the creative muses. This book of affirmations is compiled with the special needs of artistic persons in mind. Arranged in alphabetical order by topic (Disbelief, Imitation, Talent), each page includes a handful of relevant quotations by writers, musicians, actors, or other creative people, a commentary by the author, and, of course, an affirmation. Tasteful design and thoughtful content make this attractive litttle book a great gift for the creative soul."
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Many artists are afraid to encourage accidents in their art-making, and in this regard they are like any reasonable person who prefers safety to risk and order to chaos. Read the first page
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Many artists are afraid to encourage accidents in their art-making, and in this regard they are like any reasonable person who prefers safety to risk and order to chaos. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A smart, practical and irreverent book.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Affirmations for Artists (Paperback)
Don't be fooled by the deceptively simple title. Affirmations for Artists is a smart, practical and irreverent toolkit for deepening your creativity and enhancing your life. Unlike most of the annoyingly ethereal affirmation books I've read, this one yanks affirmations down to earth, tackles misconceptions and pitfalls, and demonstrates how to use affirmations effectively.The author cuts straight to the heart of the problems artists of all stripes wrestle with and serves up realistic strategies for problem solving. Crafted with wit, grace and no-nonsense compassion, Affirmations for Artists is a generous and elegant book.
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Grumble Smashing Snippets of Confidence and Inspiration!,
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This review is from: Affirmations for Artists (Paperback)
The problem with self help books is that, for the real junkie like me, after a while they all start to sound alike. I also question the depth of many of the authors. Maisel's book doesn't try to build a whole cohesive world but just gives a lot of pieces and lets you put them together for yourself. Integrating a lot of quotes from great masters adds a necessary depth. Hey, even these folks have struggled with some of these mundane challenges.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
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Well-indexed, good inspiration,
By M. Smith "cenmad" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Affirmations for Artists (Paperback)
Maisel is one of my favorite authors writing for artists. As in his other books, he shows here great sensitivity to artists' challenges. In his typical style, he doesn't pull punches with these affirmations -- it's clear an artist will never be fulfilled unless s/he gets up and WORKS. These affirmations support that process, without gluing up the works with the mystical overtones (mumbo-jumbo?) often associated with affirmations.Arranged alphabetically by subject (Failure, Success, Fear, Anxiety, Inspiration, Day Jobs, Depression, Joy, etc.), each page is devoted to one subject. The page includes quotes from famous artists, a short paragraph to consider, and an affirmation to overcome the challenges and reinforce the positives. One thing I stumble on each time I use this book is the wordiness of the affirmations. These aren't pithy sayings to be glanced at and remembered all day. Most are fairly involved paragraphs in their own right (On Inspiration: "I believe I create for myself when I honor my artist's nature and diligently practice my craft. I will work whether I feel inspired or not: I know that if I labor with an open heart and an open mind, inspiration will come. I am ready to create it, receive it, and be swept away by it."). I tend to shorten them, pulling out just those points that resonate with me ("I honor my artist's nature and embrace inspiration"). This can be an advantage, though, since it means there can be different affirmations for each person or each situation. It also involves the artist in the creation of the affirmation, making each one uniquely that person's. Highly recommended for living more fully with your artistic self, or as a gift for the artist in your life. 40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
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A smart, practical and irreverent book.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Affirmations for Artists (Paperback)
Don't be fooled by the deceptively simple title. Affirmations for Artists is a smart, practical and irreverent toolkit for deepening your creativity and enhancing your life. Unlike most of the annoyingly ethereal affirmation books I've read, this one yanks affirmations down to earth, tackles misconceptions and pitfalls, and demonstrates how to use affirmations effectively.The author cuts straight to the heart of the problems artists of all stripes wrestle with and serves up realistic strategies for problem solving. Crafted with wit, grace and no-nonsense compassion, Affirmations for Artists is a generous and elegant book. 21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A small book that is BIG in ideas.,
By Mar Calpena - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Affirmations for Artists (Paperback)
This book is crammed with affirmations related to the fears and horrors every artist ends up going through at some point. Whereas I am not too keen in affirmations, I found Mr Maisel's words extremely conforting and intelligent. Although the affirmations are inspiring, this is a book with practical advice as well, unlike so many others that adress similar questions. It also contains a lot of quotations from famous artists who apparently went through similar ordeals. "Affirmations for artists" adresses many different kinds of disciplines and is definitely a great gift for an artistically inclined person. If it ever gets translated into Spanish I'm definitely giving it out to my friends.
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