Always a beginner: Finding art and awareness - Paperback

by Perrin Brew Stewart (Author)

This book is for anyone struggling to begin and continue an artistic practice. Recounting her own difficulties beginning a drawing practice, the author examines the many obstacles that art-makers can encounter and suggests new ways of thinking about making art.

Always a beginner is a practical and philosophical guide, designed to equip you with the tools to jump-start your creativity. By weaving concepts from mindfulness with pragmatic tips, the book examines the obstacles and opportunities presented by making art. It is designed to make art-making more accessible and fun. Throughout the book, you'll find practical suggestions of things to try and descriptions of helpful resources.

Always a beginner is filled with encouragement and tips for incorporating a creative practice in your life, supporting everyone's unique creative journey. It is also about learning to see more clearly and discovering how art, awareness, and attention intertwine, each encouraging and illuminating the other. Illustrated with sketches from the author's journals, Always a beginner is a warm-hearted companion through the discomforts, joys, and possibilities of art-making.