Being an Artist Is Not Just About the Making Thing

The subtitle of the book is a way of being, living as an artist in the world. Rick Steves: Artists are always in an awareness practice at all times. We recognize something beautiful, it's usually right there in plain sight, other people don't notice it and we try to present it in such a way that others can say, "Oh yeah, wow," he says. steves: It's this ability to be creatively aware and present which separates us from most animals.