Aphorisms For Artists Av Walter Darby Bannard

<b>A Volume of Timeless Wisdom for Artists to Consult Like an Oracle </b><br><br> Why do young artists struggle to find their voices? Walter Darby Bannard, a renowned teacher, critic, and internationally exhibited painter, contemplated that question for more than two decades. At the urging of one of his former students, Bannard set down his thoughts in a short book, <i>Aphorisms for Artists: 100 Ways Toward Better Art</i>. It is at once a volume of practical art-making wisdom and an engaging piece of personal philosophy, both wry and readable. <br><br> Open to any page, and you''ll find a memorable gem of wisdom, followed by a brief expansion by Bannard that adds more insight. It is a necessary reference to keep on hand in the studio, and a perfect gift for the aspiring artist to read and re-read, and to consult at times of artistic troubles.