Ceramics Monthly

The following article appeared in Ceramics Monthly
November 2004 issue

Living the Artist's Life


By Paul Dorrell

"For many artists, their profession is a mysterious calling, a way to create something unique while rebelling and living outside society, yet never losing sight of the need to move society," writes Murray Dessner, painter and professor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, in the foreword to this guidebook. "Most artists must persevere against enormous odds in pushing their talent forward. For many, there are no rules or guidelines in the silence of the studio-and, more terrifying, no audience."

Author Paul Dorrell discusses topics ranging from how to photograph your work to inspiration, self doubt and depression. He also addresses myths about the art business and offers advice on choosing where to live, getting commissions, how to get your work into galleries and what to do once your work is in a gallery.

174 pages including foreword and bibliography. 33 color photographs. Softcover, $16.95. Hardcover, $23.95. Hillstead Publishing, www.hillsteadpublishing.com telephone: (816) 841-0276.

A Guide to Growing, Persevering, and Succeeding in the Art World