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Eden Maxwell (Author)
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January 14, 2008
Learn intuitive skills to overcome rejection. Immerse yourself in the exciting landscape of art, passion, space-time, history, dedication, intuition, and the most personal of quests--dharma, or one's purpose in life.

Woven into the texture of this transformational primer is a firsthand field-tested compass for finding the courage, stamina, and insight to persevere as a creator. Genius is dedication.

"Eden Maxwell's art is brilliant; he's the real thing, a true creator."

--Mary Anne Bartley, Artist-in-Residence: Villanova University, WHYY, PBS
--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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"An Artist Empowered is a passionate and persuasive work of altruism. Eden Maxwell bares his soul to carry ours through the tumultuous trials of becoming a true artist . . . Eden has crafted a beacon for all of us who seek to light our creative soul." -- Shari Cheves, designer/innovator

"An Artist Empowered is an intriguing book that uses real-life anecdotes, thought-provoking reflections, and humorous insights to explore how to create and lead a life worth living. The powerful and timeless principles make this an evocative page-turner. Read it and reap." -- Sam Horn, author of POP! Stand Out in any Crowd and Tongue Fu!

"Eden Maxwell is a brilliant and passionate artist who has explored, challenged, and mastered every facet of the creative process . . . from the trenches to the mountaintops, it's all here: a powerful and pragmatic textbook for artists of every age and stage of development; a virtual how-to for creators embarking on the spiritual voyage of a lifetime." -- Mary Anne Bartley, Artist-in-Residence: Villanova University, WHYY, PBS

"Eden Maxwell reminds us that the Creator is the source of all talent and fulfillment, which he makes clear in his entertaining and insightful chapter: Mozart or Muzak." -- Al Kasha, Academy Award-winning composer, songwriter

"Eden Maxwell's delightfully rich book, An Artist Empowered, is a unique and fresh excursion on the artist's battle with rejection and represents the fruit of years of personal experience and considered reflection. Drawing from a diversity of resources and filled with clear and practical examples, it offers holistic encouragement and strength to those who aspire to create -- a 'star to every wand'ring bark' whose worth is simply invaluable." -- Emanuel E. Garcia, MD, poet, author, Chairman of Psychiatry, Hutt Hospital

"This is a wonderful book that both encourages and surprises. Perfect for all creative people, wherever they may be along their path." -- Eric Maisel, Ph.D., Creativity for Life

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Immerse yourself in the exciting landscape of art, passion, history, space-time, intuition, dedication, and the most personal of quests--dharma, or one's purpose in life. Woven into the texture of this transformational work is a firsthand field-tested compass for finding the courage, stamina, and insight to be a creator.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 494 pages
  • Publisher: Eden Maxwell; 1st edition (January 14, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0615150950
  • ISBN-13: 978-0615150956
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #441,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Painter, writer, and kiteflier of some note, Eden Maxwell grew up on the mean streets of the inner city and fought his way out of the projects to find his walking shoes. He has contributed to many publications'from Popular Science to the Encyclopedia Britannica, and his art is in private collection here and abroad. Eden's the bestselling author of The Magnificent Book of Kites, Sterling Publishing; he's also ghostwritten books for HarperCollins and Kensington publishers.

Eden blogs regularly about purpose, meaning, and persevering as an artist on his website. His latest book (2008) is An Artist Empowered: Define and Establish Your Value as an Artist--Now.

 

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Artist Empowered is a Gold Mine, March 3, 2008
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This review is from: An Artist Empowered: Define and Establish Your Value as an Artist-Now (Paperback)
I found An Artist Empowered to be a gold mine, rich with what it takes to be an

artist--from painters to poets. The author is living it, and is willing to

put his soul on the line for the reader to examine and learn.

This book will also intrigue anyone with an interest in the arts, from

collectors to art teachers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for artists., May 30, 2008
This review is from: An Artist Empowered: Define and Establish Your Value as an Artist-Now (Paperback)
Eden Maxwell's beautifully written book, An Artist Empowered, is a must-have text for not only artists, but anyone interested in creating from the soul. For many of us who consider ourselves 'creators', the doing is reward enough. But if we're good enough, true enough, robust enough, monetary reward can follow because the integrity in our work is recognised, appreciated and desired. Honesty and belief in who we are and what we do must prevail, and this is what this book encourages.

Eden's 'dharma' - his 'reason for being here' - is a strong theme within the book and it is empowering to be swept up by his self-belief, a state that all artists must surely attain if they are to produce works from the soul. Anecdotes from Eden's life pepper the pages, giving a personal touch to what is essentially a reference book. We really get to know Eden as a person and, through the black and white similes of his artwork, an artist.

The layout of the book is appealing. Sidebars contain poignant and relevant quotes, many from Eden himself; bold section headings act as grab lines, allowing the reader in scan-mode to to be caught in mid flight; a comprehensive index makes for quick and easy searching.

An Artist Empowered is the perfect reference for anyone desiring to affirm their individuality.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything Needed to Sustain Creation Over a Lifetime, April 9, 2008
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Eden Maxwell--a man of soul who is intent on integrating art, passion, writing, dharma, character, consciousness, culture, intuition, evolution, and the spirit--finds a wonderful home for all these concerns of heart and mind in this breakout book. "An Artist Empowered" is, indeed, a triumph over rejection and a 435 page primer for creators as promised on the cover.

"An Artist Empowered," infused with spirit and hard-won insights, contains everything needed to sustain creation over a lifetime. It's simply a magnificent achievement.

Janet Grace Riehl, author Sightlines: A Poet's Diary
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anam cara, painters painting, character answers all questions, art from the soul, great liberating power, tick words
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