Be an artist

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Why You Don’t Need to Go to Art School. Going to school seems like the obvious choice for any wannabe artist. But being an artist means coming up with new ways to express yourself. Read more.

10 things you don't need to be an artist- interesting article that will help you even if you have not gone to art school.

f there is one piece of advice I could give to artists of all disciplines, in all stages of their careers, it would be this: make art. Period. Writer and art critic Sigrun Hodne posted this simple, but brilliant drawing on her blog, Sub Rosa. The drawing is by Kate Holden,

If you used to be obsessed - you know you once tried to make a DIY dollhouse - check out these 20 dollhouses that'll make you wish you could fit inside.

Are you waiting for someone to tell you that you can create? Do you have a hard time believing you have the authority to be an artist?

I was introduced to the work of Austin Kleon by a reader who emailed me a link to his latest book, Steal Like an Artist, after attending my School of Rock workshop. She thought I'd like it (thanks Emily!) and she was right. I bought it straight away and devoured the whole thing in one sitting.Austin uses drawings and simple analogies to share his vision of what makes an artist... theft. Sounds controversial huh? Well it's not... it's awesome... and hugely enlightening. I'd enourage you all…

The Artist's Journey: On Making Art & Being an Artist [Nerburn, Kent] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Artist's Journey: On Making Art & Being an Artist

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It can be hard to feel like an artist when you are bogged don by daily activities. Here are 10 ways to feel like an artist to keep you feeling creative.