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Art & Fear

Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
Book • 2001
Art & Fear delves into the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause many artists to give up.

The authors, David Bayles and Ted Orland, share insights and observations drawn from their personal experiences as artists.

The book addresses universal fears and self-doubt that artists face, emphasizing the importance of pushing through these fears to grow as artists and individuals.

It is not a typical self-help book but rather a candid look at the creative process, making it valuable for artists and anyone engaging in creative activities.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by Christina Cacioppo , illustrating the idea that much of creative work is practice for the exceptional pieces.
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Mentioned by George Ella Lyon as a book that highlights the importance of revision in the creative process.
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Mentioned by Chris Do when discussing the importance of focusing on the process rather than the result.
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Mentioned by Chase Jarvis as a book for people who are makers by trade or want to be more like that.
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Recommended by Brooks Jensen as a foundational book for photographers, focusing on the creative life rather than technical aspects.
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Mentioned by Brooks Jensen while discussing the four kinds of relationships people can have with photography, highlighting the fascination with process.
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Mentioned when referencing the photography class experiment.
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