Your Art Will Save Your Life

I heard about Beth after her interview on the Everything is Fine Podcast and am so, so grateful. As artists, we become mired in the intent and purpose and worthiness of our creations. Life and responsibilities beckon, creating art seems futile, self-indulgent, irresponsible. It is a struggle I face on a near-constant basis. I love Beth Picken's podcast and I love her books. She is in my corner and understands my journey--pulling for me, giving me foundation. Reading her words are a proactive practice in self-compassion.

This book is a great introduction to anyone looking to get their creative life on the right path, and for anyone doubting their creative life in the current political climate. It’s brief (I was able to read it in less than a day), but it is full of ideas on how to recondition your thoughts and practices.The author calls this her love note to artists, and it is just that. It is an encouraging read.

Quite an interesting book.

I read this slim little book in an hour or so, but I know I'll be returning to it again and again. It deals with a lot of the things that take up psychic space for artists, and discusses how to find your way back to your work. As a teacher and writer, I will be recommending this to many, many people.

This book really is amazing, I might even go so far as to say, it saved my life. I don't know if this counts as a self help book, but it has helped me more than anything to embrace art and find a more healthy attitude to approach art with. I cannot recommend this book enough.

Nice examples and good advice for working artists. It good for reading while waiting or in line because it's broken up into small stories

This book is both practical and inspiring! Excellent tips for how to manage financial and emotional aspects of creative life. I think this volume is a must read for everyone looking to have a consistent and productive career in the arts.

This is a beautiful and inspiring book. As a writer and artist, I found it encouraging and supportive. I recently gave a talk to young, aspiring writers and mentioned the book and a few concepts during my talk.

informatives Buch, sagt viel über die USA der letzten Jahre aus

Would recommend this book to any artist/creative type whether stuck in a rut or not. Lots of great information on figuring out you and your own practice.