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The Inner Life of the Artist: Conversations from the Atelier

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From bestselling author Juliette Aristides comes an inspirational guide to thinking, making, and embodying the mind of a creative person The third Monacelli Studio title from Juliette Aristides, The Inner Life of the Artist is an inspirational guide to thinking, making, and embodying the mind of a creative person. The book contains a series of short, insightful essays and significant, meaningful quotes by contemporary and historical artists, each accompanied by a moving and inspiring selection of nearly 100 artworks from the past and present, to help enlarge our capacity for wonder. For those interested in drawing, painting, and other art forms, the book expands upon Atelier principles with fun, approachable, and practical exercises applied throughout, with an emphasis on cultivating the artistic mind, along with the hand and the eye. Presented in a visually arresting compact package and wrapped in a cerulean blue cloth case, this is the perfect book to inspire all creative thinkers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2025
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
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    Available Now
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  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
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    Seller: 97815809365761stDibs: LU1878344000112

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