The Inner Life of the Artist: Conversations from the Atelier [Hardcover]

From bestselling author Juliette Aristides comes an inspirational guide to thinking, making, and embodying the mind of a creative person

The third Monacelli Studio title from Juliette Aristides,The Inner Life of the Artistcontains a series of short, insightful essays and significant, meaningful quotes by contemporary and historical artists, each accompanied by a moving and inspiring selection of nearly 100 artworks from the past and present. For those interested in drawing, painting, and other art forms, important principles of Atelier teaching (classical and traditional art training and instruction) and fun practical exercises are applied throughout, with an emphasis on cultivating the artistic mind, along with the hand and the eye. Presented in a visually arresting compact package and wrapped in a cerulean cloth case, this is the perfect book to inspire creative thinkers.

Juliette Aristidesis a Seattle-based painter who seeks to understand and convey the human spirit through art. Aristides is the founder of the Atelier programs at the Gage Academy of Fine Art in Seattle. She teaches workshops as well as exhibiting nationally and internationally. Aristides is the bestselling author ofBeginning Drawing Atelier(2019) andFigure Drawing Atelier(2019), both published by Monacelli Studio, amongst other highly regarded Atelier art instruction books.

More than a book about art. It is a sincere and thoughtful invitation to inhabit the creative process through contemplation, introspection, and full presence.  National Museum of Women in the Arts Blog

Aristides whimsical meditations on beauty and inspiration... read as both effortless and deeply cerebral... This concise text is packed with useful information, and it is an immensely enjoyable read. Visually, the publications presentation is a delight, with glorious and unexpected illustrations. Daily Art Magazine

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