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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must for Career Artists!,
By Le' Haggard (Central Washington University) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Advice to Young Artists in a Postmodern Era (Paperback)
I had the privilage of studying with Dr. Dunning the last two quarters of his teaching career. I can only give the highest praise for this book. Dr. Dunning's knowledge is supported by experience, not only his own, but that of the thousands of students he has prepared for sucessful careers in the art world. The advice he gives in this book is the same that he has taught to university art students for over 30 years. The stories he tells are real, the analogies varied and all sucessfully illustrate his points. This isn't a book full technical terms, but one written for anyone to read and understand (and often even laugh with). Though written from the perspective of a painter, Dr. Dunning's knowledge and insights are very applicable to any of the fine arts as well as disciplines outside the art world. The information on setting up your studio alone is well worth the price of the book. Save yourself the costly expense and time of making avoidable mistakes and learn from Dr. Dunning's vast knowledge. Read this book!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
BUY THIS BOOK! Essential for ANY creative being,
By A Customer
This review is from: Advice to Young Artists in a Postmodern Era (Hardcover)
I wish I had read this book five years ago when I entered art school. Many lessons I learnt from the world of hard knocks are very intelligently and caringly explained in this book. I've had so many profound realizations at every page its amazing. This is not a "feel good" self help book, but a well written honest distillation of wisdom gather by an artist and teacher over several decade. If you want to nurish you creative soul BUY THIS BOOK!!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A true goldmine for professional, student, or instructor!,
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This review is from: Advice to Young Artists in a Postmodern Era (Hardcover)
A fount of wisdom and research, this book is the finest of it's kind I have ever found. I reccomend it as essential reading to my students, and have personally found it a life preserver of honesty. Little guideance is given to artists at the beginning of their careers, in or out of school, and they often use myths and stereotypes to guide them. Without sentimentality this book cuts to the reality of what is essential and what is rubbish. The chapter on Artists and Teachers is a revelation of hard won insight about this eternally frustrating yet essential stage in an artist's development. It has made me a better teacher. Up to date on the art marketplace, this book is also a consice reading of fascinating research that has been done on the professional development of artists. While many books seem to offer either ameturish feel good ideas about developing "creativity", or dry business practices advice, Dunning has written a book for pursuing professional success, economically and artistically.His efforts are an enormous gift to thoes who would pursue this most difficult of paths.
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