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A practical pocket companion for the messy business of being an artist: approaching galleries, building a professional practice and finding a route that feels like your own.
Readers exploring creative practice, with an interest in images, ideas and artistic practice.
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Publisher edition ISBN: 9780500298398
“Punchy, practical and positive, this is thorough as well as welcoming”
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David Sylvester’s conversations with Francis Bacon open a door into the painter’s working mind. For artists who want to hear how another maker talks through the problems of painting.
Take a closer look ↗Marina Warner looks at the stories, symbols and associations within art. A thoughtful companion when you want to explore how images carry layers of meaning.
Take a closer look ↗Print Club London shares a studio-focused guide to screenprinting. A hands-on shelf choice for makers who want to explore a technique that brings image, colour and process together.
Take a closer look ↗Kate Wilson brings drawing and painting techniques into one practical volume. An inviting starting point for makers who want to try different approaches and keep building a visual practice.
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