The Artist's Curse
Coming to Light, 21/4/2023
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The print is already available for preorder in some major stores like Barnes & Noble.
"The Artist's CurseCure" is an essential guide for artists looking to master their craft and make a living from their work. Written by renowned artist Steve Sabella, this book provides an engaging and informative read full of insights to get your creative career off the ground. Sabella gives readers a motivational course on living off art, navigating the complex self and the art world through a series of interconnected micro-narratives, tips, and focused short analyses.
With more than thirty years of experience in the art world, Sabella shares his secrets and learning process with readers in an easy-to-follow yet powerful way. This book is divided into 365 curses, covering topics such as creating and selling artwork, learning artistic and mental skills, on purpose & essence, the value of art, on artistic freedom, the artist's block, validation and recognition, networking, on the art career and much more. The dynamic design further adds to the alchemy of the book, making it an engaging read for art lovers.
This book is perfect for young artists who want a better foundation for their careers. It is also an excellent resource for those at any stage of their journey, providing insight and inspiration to help make a living by creating the art you love and staying true to your soul.
The Artist's Curse covers the following themes:
On Creating & Creation
On Being An Artist
On Navigating The Self
On The Art Market
On Inspiration & Getting Inspired
On Developing Artistic & Mental Skills
On The Art World
On Patrons, Collectors & Collecting Art
On the Value of Art
On Purpose & Essence
On Imagination
On Validation & Recognition
On Copyright & Legalities
On The Art Career
On The History of Art
On Art Exhibitions & Art Fairs
On Auction Houses
On Art Sale Channels
On Art Marketing
On Galleries, Museums & Institutions
On Art Management
On The Artwork's Image & On Looking
On Education
On Organization
On The Artist Studio
On The Artist's Block
On & Towards Artistic Freedom
On The Artist's Ego
On & Towards Mastership