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An Artist Empowered: Define and Establish Your Value as an Artist-Now

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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.

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.

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

Very insightful. If you have been soul searching and have not practiced your craft in years due to societal pressure, read this and be transformed.