This book is duct tape for the mouth of every artist's inner critic. Silencing that stifling voice once and for all, this salve for creatives introduces ten truths they must face in order to defeat self-doubt. Each encouraging chapter deconstructs a pivotal moment on the path to success—fear of the blank page, the dangers of jealousy, sharing work with others—and explains how to navigate roadblock. Packed with helpful anecdotes, thoughts from successful creatives, and practical exercises gleaned from Danielle Krysa's years of working with professional and aspiring artists—plus riotously apt illustrations from art world darling Martha Rich—this book arms readers with the most essential tool for their toolbox: the confidence they need to get down to business and make good work.

Danielle Krysa est une artiste et designer graphique, autrice et fondatrice d’un blogue d’influence consacré à l’art contemporain, The Jealous Curator. Ses livres abordent la créativité et ses enjeux avec humour, alors que ses œuvres visuelles se présentent sous la forme de Collages offrant des références à la culture populaire et de longs titres narratifs. Elle vit en Colombie-Britannique avec son mari Greg et son fils Charlie.

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“Trenchant and practical advice on how to ignore that inner critic and get to work.… This cheeky little tome deserves a place on your drawing table.” —Communication Arts

“Trenchant and practical advice on how to ignore that inner critic and get to work.… This cheeky little tome deserves a place on your drawing table.” —Communication Arts