{"product_id":"lessons-for-young-artists","title":"Lessons for Young Artists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA charming book of practical guidance and inspiring insight on living a creative life from David Gentleman, one of Britain’s most beloved artists.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Gentleman, now in his nineties, and renowned for his drawings, paintings, engravings, and prints, continues to inspire artists the world over. In \u003ci\u003eLessons for Young Artists\u003c\/i\u003e, Gentleman shares the tools of his trade, the advice he lives by, and his remarkable commitment to making art every single day in a generous book of creative guidance and counsel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere are new ways to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus, notice the world, and cultivate your own style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvolve your work with techniques like playing with time and painting in bad weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet the most out of mistakes and negative criticism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a fresh perspective on your role as an archivist of modern life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with the artist’s own sketches and paintings as examples and inspiration, this pocket-sized volume is a treasure to give or receive. In its pages, Gentleman’s work and lessons remind us, above all, to return always to the simple delights of creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBELOVED ARTIST: David Gentleman’s watercolors have filled galleries; his iconic woodcuts are emblazoned on posters, book jackets, and train stations; his stamps have reached the furthest corners of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSAGE ADVICE: Gentleman shares what he’s learned in his seven-decade-long career, including these pearls of wisdom that can translate to any artistic endeavor: start small, step outside, keep your studio uncluttered, and do art every day. Each tip is expanded upon in a short essay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eINSPIRING GIFT: With personal anecdotes and explanations of how he created some of his most famous works, this is a unique guide to the nature and practice of art-making that will encourage and inspire artists of all backgrounds and levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists of any skill level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual journalers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking to build a creative habit into their daily routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday, holiday, or bon voyage gift-giving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48145758617752,"sku":"9781797242590","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0474\/7168\/9880\/files\/9781797242590.jpg?v=1779212581","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.chroniclebooks.com\/products\/lessons-for-young-artists","provider":"Chronicle Books Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}