Review
"An important resource for artists, and others, who believe in the value of their vision." --
Steve Whitten, Director, Career Services, Rhode Island School of Design"Paul Dorrell's entertaining, insightful book helps emerging artists every step of the way." --
Edie Pistolesi, Ph.D., Professor of Art, California State University, Northridge"This book is a ‘must read’ for striving artists, collectors, and gallery personnel." --
Ralph White, Painter, Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at AustinA frank and honest book about what it's like to make (and not make) it in the art world --
The Artist's MagazineA fun and engaging read, Living the Artist's Life includes plenty of anecdotes from Dorrell's life that entertain. --
Gambit Weekly -- New OrleansAnyone embarking on the mysterious and typically unguided journey of being an artist will find a compassionate guide in Dorrell --
Fiber Arts MagazineLiving the Artist's Life, chronicles Dorrell's own struggles to get published and to make a living as an art dealer --
Associated PressOffers a frank and inspiring look at all aspects of the artist's life, from the creative and emotional challenges... --
Literary CriticsPaul Dorrell knows firsthand that the artist's life is not an easy one. Dorrell, who lives in Kansas City, Mo., is the founder of Leopold Gallery there. During his career, he spent time in the Hartford area, working as an assistant to the director of the Hill-Stead Museum and for the Hepburn family. He helped arrange the acquisition of a statue of Mark Twain for the Hartford Public Library in 1995. He's also a writer and will make several presentations in the area this week to promote his 2004 book, "Living the Artist's Life: A Guide to Growing, Persevering and Succeeding in the Art World" (Hillstead Publishing, $23.95). The book, part memoir and part guidebook, offers a frank and inspiring look at all aspects of the artist's life, from the creative and emotional challenges to the nuts-and-bolts of the arts business, including marketing and dealing with galleries and designers. --Hartford Courant
Paul's book is a heartfelt, experienced walk through the art world from the point of view of a living, breathing, passionate human being who happens to be a writer and an art dealer. The book is "this-took-guts honest" and will, I believe, bring healing to many artists who make wary (or worse) assumptions about "all art dealers." --Art Calendar Magazine
About the Author
Paul Dorrell founded Leopold Gallery in 1991. As an art advisor and gallery owner, his clients include Warner Brothers, H&R Block, the Mayo Clinic, and 1000s of private and corporate collectors. He is a writer for The Artist s Magazine and Art Calendar Magazine. He specializes in helping artists to build successful careers. Dorrell is also the author of Living the Artist's Life. This acclaimed guidebook/memoir for artists took him on a tour of 60 cities, where he won praise for his talks at venues such as The Art Students League of New York, Book Passage, and Barnes & Noble stores in several major cities. He has been interviewed on some 35 Public Radio stations, in the Associated Press, and on NBC and PBS. Dorrell also structures mentoring programs for low-income teenage artists, and is renowned for his ability to inspire young artists. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Dorrell has spent years roaming America by motorcycle, riding through every contiguous state. He has lived in Alaska, New York, Italy, Spain, and England. He currently lives with his wife and two sons in Kansas City. Gallery's Site: leopoldgallery.com. Paul's Blog: pauldorrell.com
