How to Be an Artist Hardcover – March 17, 2020

I love this book. Jerry gives me hope as a struggling artist. I studied theatre in College with an emphasis on design working with a multitude of materials. I can sketch/draw, have been drawing from the age of nine, have taken long breaks from drawing, but my struggle as of a few years ago is painting. My aunt was an oil painting artist and she painted an array of subjects but the most interesting and beautiful were her ocean and water scenes, which I’d love to get good at although my work will never be as impressive as hers was. I also love abstract which is a task in Itself. Jerry’s book is a very quick read yet I found so much usefulness and inspiration in that little hardback book. I know that I will go back to read it again and again. At the end of Chapter 15, “get some perspective” Jerry suggests an exercise in the book which is very interesting. Can’t wait to tackle that. I recommend this book for anyone who has an interest in art, who is learning, struggling as myself, or who would like another viewpoint from another artist. In one of Jerry’s interviews with an artist on YouTube that I recently viewed, the young man asks Jerry, “what if I suck?”. Jerry replies, “we all suck.” That response resonated with me. He’s given me inspiration to go forth and not be afraid if I do in fact suck.

I’m a self-taught, late-starter, and this book is brilliantly accessible for small sips that one can follow with meals or move on to the next. The book is packed with suggestions and exercises and I absolutely love and benefit from this guidance. I work with this book in some way each day.

I read this book on a plane. And it was a really entertaining book. Even though it was written by guy who is more of a critic and not a professional artist. It was very insightful and accurate. There are a number of gems in this book. As an artist my self I can't say I found anything ground breaking. But I do have to say I wish this book came out a few years ago when I was younger trying to figure things out.Theres a lot that goes into being an artist. and I like the way it tackled the question from different angles. it broke things down into different sections. you can tell even thought the writer is better know for critiquing and writing about art. he's lives and breaths this stuff. he has a great love and appreciation for the arts. And not just on the surface. He's an artist himself. And he isn't the cliche of wanna be artist who mad because he stuck critiquing either.it took me a few plan rides to read this. it not a very long book. But it gives you a lot to thing about. And I got more out of my plan ride than if I were to watch a movie. I have since become a fan of jerry and have seen a few of his lectures online. He is a really great guy.

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Insightful, easy to read, useful, inspirational. Does not dissappoints at all. Jerry Saltz is himself a work of art with his life and sharing it. We're so lucky to have him on planet earth.

I've bought this book eight times. The first one for me and the others to some important people as our President Luis Abinader, our Culture Minister Carmen Heredia, and some artists as well. How to Be an Artist by Pulitzer Prize, art critic Jerry Saltz has more than 60 valuable tips along with practical exercises to develop our talents and abilities.Amazon is my favorite online buying place since 2001. I hope that it will also be available in Spanish soon, with an audience of more than 400 million people. Apart from the content, I'm fascinated by the design of the book, its size, illustrations, and colors. A work of art in itself!Thanks, Jerry, and your wife Roberta whom I know was an especially important part so that you could offer us this delicious dish. Xoxo

What can I say? Jerry nails it and invites creative efforts from all levels of artists in this slim volume of great advice. And easy-breezy read with a lot of encouragement and insight from a top art scribe who knows, lives and breathes art.

I paid for a new hardcover copy of this book and upon receipt it looks like it's been dragged on the floor with a line of gum-tar vertically along the front of the dust jacket. Not cool. At least the inside is the same. But if I wanted a used one with wear all over the front of the dust jacket, I would have ordered one. LP

É um livro bacana para quem está com dificuldade de produzir arte. Ele sugere exercícios para estimular a criatividade!

A fantastic book! Jerry's the best!

Hay un libro que vengo recomendando a mis alumnos de todos mis cursos desde hace casi 10 años: Steal Like an Artist, de Austin Kleon. Bueno, ahora este de Jerry Saltz se suma a la lista de *indispensables* para darle un buena refrescada al cerebro. 100% recomendable.

Nice, read on the beach in less then an hour. Useful for anyone, who wants to express themselves, but hesitates...this will give you that little boost, that you need.

I am dyslexic artist, it takes me time to read....But this nice and small book under£10 is a great value.....it is just as good as the coffee table art book......matter of fact...it's better and you can cross refrence with those books you already have ......he also give you exercises in some chapter......and quite funny at times.....its like once there.....he says you must learn to paint the hands again again......its very true....... then he also says learn to prune the tree.....its an art if you cut it too much you will lose the plant.....I have done with anthuriums....what else....he is really motivating you.....be an artist stay on the crease if you are a cricketer and bat steady.....it's a long innings...... its 5 day test match or a 26 miles marathon.....jUst stay there.... I recommend the book.....ver good.....