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"The Artist's Curse|Cure" is an essential guide for artists looking to master their craft and make a living from their work. Written by renowned artist Steve Sabella, this book provides an engaging and informative read full of insights to get your creative career off the ground. Sabella gives readers a motivational course on living off art, navigating the complex self and the art world through a series of interconnected micro-narratives, tips, and focused short analyses.
With more than thirty years of experience in the art world, Sabella shares his secrets and learning process with readers in an easy-to-follow yet powerful way. This book is divided into 365 curses, covering topics such as creating and selling artwork, learning artistic and mental skills, on purpose & essence, the value of art, on artistic freedom, the artist's block, validation and recognition, networking, on the art career and much more. The dynamic design further adds to the alchemy of the book, making it an engaging read for art lovers.
This book is perfect for young artists who want a better foundation for their careers. It is also an excellent resource for those at any stage of their journey, providing insight and inspiration to help make a living by creating the art you love and staying true to your soul.
About the author
Steve Sabella is a Berlin-based international artist and award-winning author whose work explores the image, imagination, and the psychology of artistic creation. His memoir The Parachute Paradox won the Eric Hoffer and Nautilus Book Awards for best memoir. His book The Artist's Curse has become a compass for artists navigating the art world and is now taught as a university course and masterclass. Drawing on three decades of artistic experience-including two MAs in Photographic Studies and Art Business-Sabella helps creatives claim authorship over their path without compromising their vision. His art is collected by major institutions including the British Museum, Mathaf, and the Arab World Institute in Paris.
