- Paperback: 154 pages
- Publisher: Bantam USA (31 Oct 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553354892
- ISBN-13: 978-0553354898
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 1 x 20.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 824,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Join the bestselling author of Wild Mind and Writing Down the Bones as she explores a new realm of creativity--the world of color--and offers us an intimate view of how everyday life is transformed into art.
In twelve high-spirited chapters, Natalie introduces us to her family, her artist friends, her New Mexico home, her painting trips to Europe--always focusing on the questions faced by any creative person, whatever their medium. Why, for example, does an artist choose some subjects and not others? ("I was crazy about the wrong-color sky and the heart-sinking beckoning of headlights on old cars," she acknowledges.) How does a painter draw nourishment from another painter's work? ("I didn't want fancy art theories. I wanted a direct connection with the painting before me.") When is it time to move into a new form? ("I had to go to an empty white canvas and find out what was within me.")
More than 60 four-color reproductions of Natalie's distinctive and joyous paintings appear throughout. The result is a feast for the eyes and a celebration of the creative spirit in action.
In twelve high-spirited chapters, Natalie introduces us to her family, her artist friends, her New Mexico home, her painting trips to Europe--always focusing on the questions faced by any creative person, whatever their medium. Why, for example, does an artist choose some subjects and not others? ("I was crazy about the wrong-color sky and the heart-sinking beckoning of headlights on old cars," she acknowledges.) How does a painter draw nourishment from another painter's work? ("I didn't want fancy art theories. I wanted a direct connection with the painting before me.") When is it time to move into a new form? ("I had to go to an empty white canvas and find out what was within me.")
More than 60 four-color reproductions of Natalie's distinctive and joyous paintings appear throughout. The result is a feast for the eyes and a celebration of the creative spirit in action.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Another winner from a talented writer/painter.,
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This review is from: Living Colour: a Writer Paints Her World (Paperback)
I've read all of Natalie Goldberg's books, but was astounded to find out that she painted too. Filled with vivid color illustrations of her paintings, this book is a delight and a bargain. Natalie is never a bore, and inspires everyone with her talent.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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More delight from Natalie!,
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This review is from: Living Colour: a Writer Paints Her World (Paperback)
Just when I thought she was taking a couple years off to rest, here comes Natalie with her poems in living breathing color on canvas! I am reminded of Van Gogh's painting of his bedroom which always inspires me to write poetry. This book is just that kind of inspiration! It is one of the few books I will run with out of a burning house!
3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
She always gets me unstuck.....,
By A Customer
This review is from: Living Colour: a Writer Paints Her World (Paperback)
Good job, Natli, listening to your own advice and finding that space where all that matters is doing it and being what you're doing. We are lucky to have you running point. Your courage is astonishing and a little embarrassing, sort of like when your little sister saves you by crashing your party. I always hold my breath until your last word, and then: EXHALE!
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