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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Art & Fear
Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
Book • 2001
Art & Fear delves into the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause many artists to give up.
The authors, David Bayles and Ted Orland, share insights and observations drawn from their personal experiences as artists.
The book addresses universal fears and self-doubt that artists face, emphasizing the importance of pushing through these fears to grow as artists and individuals.
It is not a typical self-help book but rather a candid look at the creative process, making it valuable for artists and anyone engaging in creative activities.
The authors, David Bayles and Ted Orland, share insights and observations drawn from their personal experiences as artists.
The book addresses universal fears and self-doubt that artists face, emphasizing the importance of pushing through these fears to grow as artists and individuals.
It is not a typical self-help book but rather a candid look at the creative process, making it valuable for artists and anyone engaging in creative activities.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
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as a quoted influence on Christina Cacioppo's website about the function of practice in creating exceptional work.


Shaan Puri

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‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)
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, illustrating the idea that much of creative work is practice for the exceptional pieces.


Christina Cacioppo

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I failed 22 times... then I built a $2.5B Company | Christina Cacioppo from Vanta
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as one of the books that he constantly rereads because he's a creator.


Kyle Norton

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as her personal bible, addressing perfectionism and encouraging practice, even when unmotivated.


Montana von Fliss

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as the source of a story about a ceramics class experiment, illustrating the benefits of practice over perfection.


Olivia Bioni

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Mentioned when referencing the photography class experiment.

A 3-Step Roadmap Out of Your Rut
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as a book that highlights the importance of revision in the creative process.

George Ella Lyon

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when discussing the importance of focusing on the process rather than the result.


Chris Do

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, recalling that he read about pottery making in this book.

Grant Faulkner

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as an honest, inspiring guide to the inner challenges of the creative life.


Brian Johnson

Art and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland (Heroic Wisdom Daily)




