A Life in the Arts

by Eric Maisel

Examines the unique emotional, psychological, and career challenges facing those who choose a life in the arts and offers practical advice for meeting those challenges successfully

Genres: Art

244 pages, Paperback

First published May 4, 1994

About the author

Eric Maisel, Ph.D., is the author of more than 40 books in the areas of creativity, coaching, mental health, and cultural trends. He is a psychotherapist and creativity coach, and writes for Psychology Today and Professional Artist Magazine and presents workshops internationally.

Reviews

[Briana · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many great and practical ideas and ways of thinking for the artist. Found this book immensely helpful and comforting. Wrote many notes down and underlined the hell out of this book lol... might update my review with quotes. I don’t know if this book provoked it or if it was just the right timing that aligned it but it has helped me with my artistic endeavors and helped me think and ask the right questions.

[Sistermagpie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've had this book for a while and finally sat down to read it. It's a practical guide to the many issues that can come up when someone has a life in the arts. It has suggestions for how to deal with envy, mental illness, isolation, etc. There's quotes throughout from artists of all types too.

[Kerri Lukasavitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting look into living as an artist.

[Emily H. Sturgill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an older book and very possibly out-dated, still i would suggest it to younger artists. It is very informative and realistic about doing what you love and loving what you do-and how there, are financial and Very REAL limitations on that sort of lifestyle. Being an artist is not just all rainbows, unicorns and lollipops!!! Read this book-or take it out of your local library.

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

The artists way is much better. Meh.