Art-Write: The Writing Guide for Visual Artists
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (796 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1937303128 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 126 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Clear instructions for writing about your art LuckyNKY I got this book because I wanted to be able to market my creations better. I need to write blurbs about my creations for applications for juried shows and also for my online presence. What the author did for me what actually to help me focus my thinking about what I actually do, which was something I hadn't thought about. By focusing my thought, I'm actually focusing my end product, and I feel like I'm heading in a direction finally. The author gives clear step-by-step instructions on how to write about your art, plus prompts and. "Finally, something that makes sense about writing" according to stephen koch. Vicki has done a wonderful job in writing this book in at least two ways. My mother was an English teacher but bless her heart, i could not grasp a thing she tried teaching me about pronouns, participles and paraphrases. I tried two different college courses in English Comp and failed both. Many years later just when the student is ready, wa-lah.Vicks' book shows up and wowdid things start to click and make all kinds of sense! It is amazing how she was able to boil all those 'ugly' little rules that helps us talk down into an eas. Amazingly clear, concise and useful ! Frederic Lecut I had spent hours trying to emulate other people's artist statements. After reading this little book I have rewritten mine, as well as other documents. and like them much better now.This easy to read book is about communication (What a concept!) : what you write should be a BRIDGE between YOUR ART and the PUBLIC. This may sound simplistic, but in fact, lots of Artists statements are pompous monuments and do not explain clearly why you really do Art, and above all why the public should be interested in you and like your Art, and b
This is a book that I now have added to required reading for all of my students in the Fine Arts Department at Pratt Institute. The writing prompts and "Word Coffee" are worth the price of the book alone." - Alyson B. "I will be recommending this book to all the artists I coach. It takes the fear out of writing a statement by breaking the task down into doable and even fun steps."- Gigi Rosenberg, author of The Artist's Guide to Grant Writing"This charming book will help to jump-start those who need more words and more tools to get their statement going."- Brainard Carey, author of Making It in the Art World"Art-Write is a terrific resource for artists. This is a book to read and keep in any artist's library for future reference." -Professor Jos. A Smith, Pratt Institute. Stanfield, author of I'd Rather Be in the Studio!" Solid advice in a no bullshit form.Vicki Krohn Amorose cov
Art-Writeoffers comprehensive direction to artists who want to enhance their visual work with effective language. Author Vicki Krohn Amorose combines the sensibility of an artist with the practicality of a copywriter, offering an understanding of her readers along with generous wit and encouragement. . Art-Write:The Writing Guide for Visual Artists has a single intention: To teach artists how to write about their own artwork. This concise and current career resource is filled with achievable advice on how to write for art promotion and sales. The book offers a step-by-step approach to create a professional artist statement, with thinking and writing exercises to ease the process and develop authentic and clear content. Opportunities in the art world often begin with the artist's own writing; for exhibitions, funding, press releases and email inquiry letters