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Becoming an Artist: How to Make Art Like a Human by Embracing Failure, Discovering Your Creative Voice & Finding Joy in the Process
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The internet’s beloved modern-day Bob Ross offers supportive advice for aspiring artists, including tips for letting go of perfection and accepting that failure is part of the creative process.
Now in paperback! From the internet's "art dad": an encouraging and inspiring guide for artists of all levels to embrace failure, overcome self-doubt, and rediscover the joy of creating art.
Is there such a thing as cheating in art? No.
Am I too old to start making art? Of course not.
Will I ever like my art? Yes. Eventually. But not always (it's complicated).
Can my art ever get better? Yes. But with practice (and a lot of patience).
If I become an artist, will I be rich? What? No. Who's asking...
Is there such a thing as cheating in art? No.
Am I too old to start making art? Of course not.
Will I ever like my art? Yes. Eventually. But not always (it's complicated).
Can my art ever get better? Yes. But with practice (and a lot of patience).
If I become an artist, will I be rich? What? No. Who's asking...
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