Demystifying the creative process. The Creative Path is an inquiry into the creative process from philosophical, psychological, spiritual, and practical points of view. In this welcoming work on the creative process, Carolyn Schlam encourages the reader to embark upon his or her own journey of discovery, identity, and wonder through art. The author started her career in art under the tutelage of master teacher Norman Raeben in the Carnegie Hall Studios in New York. Raeben's students included Bob Dylan, who said of him: "He put my mind and my hand and my eye together, in a way that allowed me to do consciously what I unconsciously felt." Schlam's warm and inviting tone speaks directly to her readers, encouraging them to energize their practice and offering the tools to do so. Chapters discuss the meaning of inspiration, intention, talent, authenticity, and many other aspects of art creation. Included in The Creative Path are: <li> Six lectures by Norman Raeben with commentary by the author </li>
<li> Exercises designed to strengthen readers' creative muscles </li>
<li> Analysis of aesthetic criteria </li>
<li> Reflections on the artist's role in society </li>
<li> Discussion of the mindset required to make art a life path</li>
 A celebration of creativity, this inspirational book examines why we make art. Though it makes primary reference to visual art, The Creative Path will resonate with all creative practitioners, whatever their chosen discipline.

The Creative Path: A View from the Studio on the Making of Art

Arts & Photography

Schlam, Carolyn

History & Criticism

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The Joy of Art: How to Look At, Appreciate, and Talk about Art

An Artist’s Insights on Art Appreciation Written by a practicing artist, this book decodes and maps the basic elements of visual art, leading the reader to a greater understanding and appreciation. Not an art history lesson per se, this illustrated guide is rather a tool kit to make the study of art and a visit to the museum truly rewarding. An entertaining and informative read, The Joy of Art offers the reader:A working art vocabulary to help you identify and explain what you’re looking atAnswers to many of the questions you may have about visual art in generalA summary of the basic criteria to consider when looking at artHighlights of the primary art genres and an introduction to the artists who pursued themMany visual examples of aesthetic considerations and practicesInteresting facts about your favorite artists and clues to why they made the choices they didA few games to test your new skillsThe Joy of Art contains 150 color photographs and many interesting insights from an artist-author who takes readers behind the curtain and into the studio to uncover what actually goes into making a work of art. If you love art, this book will take your appreciation to a new level. Not only will your enjoyment of art increase, you’ll be able to clearly communicate your understanding to others.

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An Artist’s Insights on Art Appreciation\nWritten by a practicing artist, this book decodes and maps the basic elements of visual art, leading the reader to a greater understanding and appreciation. Not an art history lesson per se, this illustrated guide is rather a tool kit to make the study of art and a visit to the museum truly rewarding. An entertaining and informative read, 
The Joy of Art offers the reader:\nA working art vocabulary to help you identify and explain what you’re looking at 
Answers to many of the questions you may have about visual art in general 
A summary of the basic criteria to consider when looking at art 
Highlights of the primary art genres and an introduction to the artists who pursued them 
Many visual examples of aesthetic considerations and practices 
Interesting facts about your favorite artists and clues to why they made the choices they did 
A few games to test your new skills\nT 
he Joy of Art contains 150 color photographs and many interesting insights from an artist-author who takes readers behind the curtain and into the studio to uncover what actually goes into making a work of art. If you love art, this book will take your appreciation to a new level. Not only will your enjoyment of art increase, you’ll be able to clearly communicate your understanding to others. 
 Review 
“One way to really know someone’s true character is to visit a museum and look at art with them. With Carolyn Schlam’s 
The Joy of Art in hand, you will be led through a joyous discovery of art through the centuries as seen through the eyes and insights of an artist and educator who accumulatively reveals the literal and the mysterious building blocks that make art a viewing pleasure for the eyes and the soul.” 
 —Jimmy Wright, artist, National Academician, and president of the Pastel Society of America\nAbout the Author 
Carolyn Schlam is an award-winning American painter, glass artist, and author, born and raised in New York City. She studied painting with Norman Raeben, youngest son of the Yiddish writer Sholem Alecheim in Carnegie Hall Studios and glassmaking at Urban Glass in Brooklyn. She is the author of 
The Creative Path: A View from the Studio on the Making of Art and various illustrated books for children. Carolyn resides and has her studio in southern California. Visit her at www.carolynschlam.com.

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