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Breakthrough! : 90 proven strategies to overcome creative block & spark your imagination / by Cornell, Alex,1984-editor of compilation.;
Subjects: Artist's block.; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.);
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Creative block : get unstuck : discover new ideas : advice and projects from 50 successful artists / by Krysa, Danielle.(CARDINAL)351699;
Arian Behzadi -- Jessica Bell -- Aris Moore -- Cassandra Smith -- Adam Wallacavage -- Mary Kate McDevitt -- Lisa Golightly -- Anthony Zinonos -- Matthias Heiderich -- Rachel Denny -- Ashley Percival -- Deidre But-Husaim -- Trey Speegle -- Kristi Malakoff -- Sidney Pink -- Emily Barletta -- Jen Gotch -- Chloé Fleury -- Amanda Happé -- Justin Richel -- Ruan Hoffmann -- Leah Giberson -- Amy Friend -- Hollie Chastain -- Julia Rothman -- Jesse Draxler -- Peregrine Honig -- Kelly Lynn Jones -- Ben Skinner -- Kate Pugsley -- Wendy Walgate -- Martha Rich -- Laura McKeller -- Lisa Congdon -- Stephanie Vovas -- Dolan Geiman -- Mel Robson -- Camilla Engman -- Fiona Ackerman -- Kate Bingaman-Burt -- Jennifer Davis -- Jenny Hart -- Ashley Goldberg -- Shannon Rankin -- Wayne White -- Julia Pott -- Jen Altman -- Alyson Fox -- Amanda Smith -- Holly Farrell."On days when you just feel stuck, use this creative block-busting book of inspiration to break through. In interviews with 50 successful artists working in all different mediums, you'll discover tried-and-true methods for staying motivated, conquering criticism, and finding fresh ideas. Each artist also offers a kick-in-the-pants project that will push you beyond your comfort zone to create new work you never even knew was in you."-from book.
Subjects: Interviews.; Artist's block.; Artists; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 5
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The artist's quest for inspiration / by Hadden, Peggy.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-245) and index.
Subjects: Artists; Artist's block.; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.);
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Set this house on fire. by Styron, William,1925-2006.(CARDINAL)139330;
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Americans; Artist's block; Artists;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Your inner critic is a big jerk : and other truths about being creative / by Krysa, Danielle,author.(CARDINAL)351699;
Everyone is creative -- Excuses are the enemy -- Labels are for canned peaches, not people -- Blank paper can be blinding -- A green eye is a green light -- Your inner critic is a big jerk -- No one can wrestle the pencil out of your hand -- Failure leads to genius -- Creating in a vacuum sucks -- Blocks are meant to be broken -- Welcome to the club.
Subjects: Creative ability.; Artist's block.; Performance;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The last resort / by Lewis, J. Patrick.(CARDINAL)752593; Innocenti, Roberto.(CARDINAL)720829;
When an artist's imagination abruptly disappears his quest to recover it leads him to The Last Resort. There he meets some remarkable guests.ACCELERATED READERAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Artist's block; Artists; Artists; Imagination;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The sound between the notes : a novel / by Probst, Barbara,1948-author.(CARDINAL)489458;
Sixteen years after putting her career on hold for her son, Susannah has another chance to pursue her dream of being a pianist, but finds that picking back up where she left off is much more complicated than she ever imagined.
Subjects: Novels.; Adoptees; Artist's block; Families; Women pianists;
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Art & fear : observations on the perils (and rewards) of artmaking / by Bayles, David.(CARDINAL)378749; Orland, Ted.(CARDINAL)770695;
Subjects: Artist's block.; Artists; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.); Fear of failure.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Painting your way out of a corner : the art of getting unstuck / by Barry, Barbara Diane.(CARDINAL)404983;
Includes bibliographical references (page 184) and index.Machine generated contents note: Introduction -- Part I: The Tools -- Chapter 1: Keeping a Visual Journal -- Chapter 2: The Mindset-"I" is for Improvise -- Chapter 3: Getting Started -- Chapter 4: Coloring 101 -- Part II: The Practice -- Chapter 5: The Unplanned Painting -- Chapter 6: The Language of Images -- Chapter 7: Oops, Ouch, and Aha! -- Chapter 8: Letting Go -- Chapter 9: Myth, Magic, and Psyche -- Chapter 10: Working the Edge -- Chapter 11: It's Over When It's Over -- Afterword: The Journey Continues -- Resources Section -- Materials -- Asking More Questions -- Additional Exercises and Prompts -- Attributions for Chapter Opening Quotes -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Acknowledgments."Based on author Barbara Diane Barry's popular course Art for Self-Discovery and supported by research in psychology and the science of brain function, PAINTING YOUR WAY OUT OF A CORNER guides readers through the process of overcoming blocks and expressing themselves freely in painting. Through a series of exercises that emphasize improvisation and risk-taking, readers will learn how to quiet their inner critics and strengthen their creativity"--"In the tradition of The Artist's Way, an exciting program that introduces painting as a jumping-off point for realizing one's full creative potential in all areas of life. Based on author Barbara Diane Barry's popular course Art for Self-Discovery and supported by research in psychology and the science of brain function, Painting Your Way Out of a Corner guides readers through the process of overcoming blocks and expressing themselves freely in painting. Through a series of exercises that emphasize improvisation and risk-taking, readers will learn how to quiet their inner critics and strengthen their creativity. The more we learn to play and accept whatever appears on the page, the more we are able to try new things in life. Readers will be inspired by Barry's delightful full-color paintings featured throughout the book. "--
Subjects: Artist's block.; Painting; Painting;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The artist's journey : bold strokes to spark creativity / by Hillis, Nancy,author.(CARDINAL)816644;
Written by artist, author and Stanford trained existential psychiatrist Nancy Hillis, this book guides and encourages the reader in self expression in both art and life, loosening up and exploring creativity, healing and becoming whole, and experimenting with paints, colors, and techniques.
Subjects: Creative ability.; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.); Self-actualization (Psychology); Artist's block.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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