Studio Craft as Career: A Guide to Achieving Excellence in Art-Making

By Paul J Stankard

This unusual two-section resource directs creative people toward their personal best. Internationally renowned artist Paul Stankard provides a practical, personal guide outlining his philosophy based on self-directed learning. First, by referencing his own career path, he offers readers what he yearned for during his 45-year journey toward international acclaim: a practical, intimate guide showing how successful artists achieve excellence in their work. Next, he introduces a cross section of dozens of masters who are respected by experts on the American craft landscape. Stankard walks you through a selection of 150+ top works from these artists, each of whom also offers candid advice. With this guide, learn to compete with the best from the past and the present as you pursue a personal journey in the studio, or consider a career in the arts. This book promotes self-directed learning, and is destined to be a classic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764352520
• ISBN13: 9780764352522
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"