Creative Time and Space: Making Room for Making Art
by Rice Freeman-Zachery
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Author: Rice Freeman-ZacheryEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-10-14
ISBN: 1600613225
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: North Light Books
Book Reviews of Creative Time and Space: Making Room for Making Art
Book Review: book review of an artist tool
Summary: 5 Stars
i've been wanting to finish this book so i could give you a comprehensive review. not. I started my cursory review with the wrong intention. i was going to logically,i thought, read the book, organize my notes and comments, put my thoughts in order and then it happened that weeks later i'm still struggling to write this review. why?
and what's in this for you? well it hit me this morning: this book is not your "normal book" that can be categorized into left brain organizational mechanisms. have you tried reviewing and reporting on life?... this book is the wonderful insights and secrets of the mind of an artists sharing what we would like to ask other artists--it's the artists' life.
next to a video show, here is your live opportunity to hear their words, see their artistry/ works, visit some of their studios(even the kitchen countertop in one case) as if you were tuned into an in depth public tv show. the author knows what you want to know because she's been there herself. she gives you the works of the artist not for just eye candy, but, i believe, because it helps you to connect their ideas and suggestions and get to know "them". and notably even their personal pictures tell alot. alongside the exposure to the artists is the author's provocative ideas about creativity and sewing together the threads to weave a colorful tapestry of the complexity, yet accomplishable idea, of finding your artistry within.
i admit bias; i've visited and participated in her blog at [...]. in fact check out the blog and guatanteed you'll want her books. this is a non politically paid announcement. now back to review.
i think this "artist tool" has something for everyone--it's multi dimensional: one sitting choose your menu--focus on looking at pictures of artist and their works, looking at in depth shadow boxes, in green, of tips and suggestions. and not pithy tips. some tips and suggestions are 60 words or more... some suggestions are actual art techniques or projects you can do to begin your journey...
my favorite chapter, at least for this sitting and review is on making mental space for your creativity: giving yourself permission to play and knowing that experienced artists struggle with this too and knowing that early 20th century essayist was "always writing" even while socializing...and according to the author contributes to what some call "absent mindedness" in many artists.
the author makes a point of explaining the importance of "creativity" in life. how does one balance their artistic perceptions and their focus on other life activities, read chapter 6 for yourself. this artist tool will remain on my shelf. it will not be discarded. i want to make copious notes,but find the book pages to beautiful for writing; i think when i can write on those pages i will have arrived. thankyou rice and ege for the fine work: ege????... you'll have to get the book and or visit the blog to find out...
Summary of Creative Time and Space: Making Room for Making Art
Do you long to uncover secrets to sneaking more creative time into your day, or to making your studio the perfect place to unleash your artistic potential? Have you often wondered how successful creative types seem to manage both with ease?
In her inspiring follow-up to Living the Creative Life, author Rice Freeman-Zachery has gathered together a talented new group of artists to share their time-finding tricks and studio-savvy tips, to help you find your own Creative Time and Space. Whether you're looking to clear more space in your head for creative thinking, or to make the most of the time you do manage to sneak into your studio, the help you need is all right here.
- Discover ways to keep the creative part of your brain engaged even during activities such as shopping or doing "business work" on the computer.
- Learn how to budget your time by spending less of it surfing the internet and more time sketching out your next creative project.
- Pull yourself out of a creative rut with ideas from reorganizing your studio to remembering that mistakes can be fun to forcing yourself to try a new color palette.
- Obtain an insider look into the studios of several successful artists and get a glimpse of where they get to go to work every day and the rituals they use to get the juices flowing.
- Try out jump-starting exercises for your brain and unleash an entirely new creative direction.
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