The Artist's Journey: Bold Strokes To Spark Creativity
Brand: Artist's Journey Press
Categories: Books, Arts & Photography, Individual Artists



Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.33 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-13: 978-0999750414
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0999750410
Print length: 144 pages
Publication date: April 1, 2019
subtitle: Paperback – April 1, 2019
author: Nancy Hillis M.D.
review: Editorial Reviews Review "One of the best Creativity books of all time" - BookAuthority "Just when you think hope has left the building, someone like Nancy Hillis comes along and revives our purpose and place in the universe. Her book The Artist's Journey is a game changer, a mind bender and true epiphany of purpose for every artist living in the challenges of the 21st century. Whether large or small, old or young, novice or profoundly proficient, this book will seal the artist's path with purpose, passion and fortitude." - Janis Kirstein, Award winning artist & writer Nancy Hillis has produced something rare in the cacophony of reads available for contemporary artists and creatives: an intelligent, practical and inspiring call to create original, astonishing work that will connect. This book is surprising. It contains only text! Beautiful, clear, calmingly composed text. Very cleverly done, this is not an image packed - look what I can do - storefront from any other painter. You're not distracted by an onslaught of visuals. Instead Hillis' vault of lived experience and learning is laid out, simply yet powerfully, with essential breathing space for you to reflect, note and sketch. Neither is it a technique driven manual; there are plenty of those on the bestseller lists already. And it is not a cliched academic dissertation either, though I promise it can make your mind open as much as your heart sing. Because Dr Nancy Hillis is a professional artist and Stanford trained existential psychiatrist, she's uniquely qualified to address the predominant and universal challenge of creatives - how to get out of our own way. - Ruth Crone, Artist I had long given up on the concept of ever discovering my own artistic vision. Finding Nancy Hillis' self-help art book, The Artist's Journey , has me wondering yet again if perhaps there is a way to actually find one's vision. Her book is thought provoking and filled with fun and inventive ways to make creativity happen. The accompanying video course is marvelous. Whether you're an experienced artist or have always wondered about trying your hand at painting, Hillis' work gives practical ways to get the creative fires burning. Her instructional methods have exceeded my expectations, and I'm frankly excited to see where I can go from here. The Artist's Journey is most highly recommended. - Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite An unforgettable, thought-provoking read, with an inspiring and determined tone. This book is brimming with good advice and instructions punctuated with fascinating anecdotes Hillis relates to the struggles of an artist, giving the reader a unique and different view on their journey as an artist, allowing them to draw their own answers from their problems, which makes the book more engaging and infinitely more helpful in my eyes. This book is a one-of-a-kind guide and is an absolute must-read for any artists suffering from artist's block or any sort of creative meltdown. Truly worth a read. - Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite A n impressive and comprehensive guide to all creative souls. Using quotes from brilliant minds throughout the centuries, the author leads both the rookie and the established artist through an in-depth journey to explore the infinite possibilities of one's individual creative powers. Like the author writes: "You yearn to create - because creation is connection with the immortal and the divine." This is a very useful, informative and inspirational guide for all creative minds." -E mily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite Hillis displays a writing style that is so authentic and supportive that her voice shines through the text, assuaging readers' fears and encouraging them to create from the heart. Readers will also gain a new perspective on art from a psychological standpoint as the book alludes to many fascinating concepts such as Solomon's Paradox and Jungian psychology. The Artist's Journey is the perfect book beginner or undecided artists can use to inspire them to start their creative journey. - Review by the Book Excellence Awards From the Back Cover "Art mirrors our inner state in ways that are meaningful and mysterious. Creativity is central to feeling alive." - Nancy Hillis, M.D. Have you always dreamed of being an artist? Why put off following your dreams? Are you ready to set out on a journey of self discovery? To develop strength, clarity and skill as an artist? The time to create your art is NOW. Whether you dream of loosening up and exploring creativity, expressing yourself, healing and becoming whole, experimenting with paints, colors and techniques, or surprising yourself with your art, The Artist's Journey is your step-by-step guide to bold self expression. The Artist's Journey teaches you how: one mindset shift will transform your experience of creating art one secret studio practice will ignite your creativity two technical game changers will take your art to the next level one concept will help you create your deepest, most personal art Dr. Nancy Hillis is a Stanford trained existential psychiatrist, abstract artist and founder of The Artist's Journey workshops. In The Artist's Journey, Dr. Hillis expertly guides you to experiment with mark making, color and brush strokes, to explore ways of igniting inspiration- and finally, to express you in your paintings. About the Author Nancy Hillis, MD is an abstract artist, Stanford trained psychiatrist and author of the best-selling self-help book The Artist's Journey: Bold Strokes To Spark Creativity . She's helped artists transform their work from the inside out, operating from the conviction that artistic creation has as much to do with psychology as it does with paint and canvas. Nancy studied under renowned psychiatrist, Irvin Yalom, MD at Stanford and has been featured in Inc. magazine and The New York Observer. Her course Activating the Canvas was named one of the top online art courses of 2019 by CreativeBloq.com. Nancy lives in Santa Cruz, CA. When not painting or teaching, Nancy loves to play her cello, hike with her partner Dr. Bruce Sawhill, or listen to her daughter Kimberly sing Puccini's O Mio Babbino Caro and other operatic arias. Read more