{"product_id":"9781600612138","title":"Living the Creative Life: Ideas and Inspirations from Working Artists","description":"\u003ccenter\u003eHow DO they do it? \u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp\u003e    If you could ask your favorite artist or crafter only one question, chances are you'd ask about creativity: Where do your ideas come from? How did you get started? What are your tricks for overcoming blocks?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    In \u003ci\u003eLiving the Creative Life\u003c\/i\u003e, author Ricë Freeman-Zachery has compiled answers to these questions and more from 15 successful artists in a variety of mediums - from assemblage to fiber arts, beading to mixed-media collage. Creativity is different for everyone, and these artists share their insights on the muse (if you believe in her), keeping a sketchbook (or not), and prioritizing your art, whether you aspire to create solely for your own pleasure or to become a full-time artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTry your hand at creative jumpstarts straight from the pros.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlimpse the artists' innermost thoughts and works in progress as you peruse pages from their journals and notebooks.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare textile artist Sas Colby's triumph over creative block during an exotic art retreat.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how internationally acclaimed artist James Michael Starr uses experience from his former \"day job\" to fuel his creation today.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the work of Michael deMeng, Claudine Hellmuth, Melissa Zink and the other artists right alongside their insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    No crafter or artist should live the creative life without \u003ci\u003eLiving the Creative Life\u003c\/i\u003e! The inspiration is contagious.","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47161421725936,"sku":"9781600612138","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781600612138_p0.jpg?v=1763815239","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781600612138","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}