Studio craft as career : a guide to achieving excellence in art-making Paul J. Stankard

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stankard, Paul, 1943-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art--Vocational guidance.

Art.

Physical Description:

208 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

Atglen, PA : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2016.

Summary:

This unusual two-section resource directs creative people toward their personal best. First, internationally renowned artist Paul J. Stankard offers readers what he yearned for during his forty-five-year journey toward international acclaim: a practical, intimate guide showing how successful artists achieve excellence in their work. From his stint as the "Novelty King," to a difficult career decision made in the crawl space, to why he wrote a thank you note to Walt Whitman, Stankard's hard-won insights can help other creative people excel. Next, he introduces a cross section of masters who are respected by experts on the American craft landscape. Stankard walks you through a selection of 150+ top works from these artists, each of whom also offers candid advice. With this guide, learn to compete with the best from the past and the present as you pursue a personal journey in the studio, or consider a career in the arts. --Inside cover.

ISBN:

0764352520 (paperback)

9780764352522 (paperback)

OCLC:

946462999