:D :) CREATIVE PAINTING FOR THE YOUNG ARTIST- by JASON MARK ALSTER
Book Description- with Amazon.com
A self help support book for the young person who wants to choose
art as a subject or the youngster who thinks art is not for him.
This book shows the steps one needs to be a creative artist early
on. It includes how to get over the fear of failure, develop and
artist statement, how to choose a subject to paint, develop an
artist’s mode of seeing, develop a composition, relaxation exercises
for the young artist, art self critique and self promotion. The book
also includes oil and pastel paintings by the author, his students,
and grandfather. The book is also of value to art teachers and art
therapists.
About the Author
Born in Hartford Connecticut and living in Zichron Yacov, one of the
most scenic and colorful places in Israel. I did not begin my career
till I was age 24. Until then I could not draw but began to learn to
paint after hearing in an art history class in university that
anyone can learn to paint. I did, but it took me 20 more years.
During this process I began to study what the differences are
between people born with an artistic talent and those that learn it
with time. I also began to develop a mode of teaching art that is
different than the regular art classes I was use to where the
teacher says “here is a shoe on the table- now begin to draw it”.
Needless to say, many students drop out of these courses believing
they can’t succeed at art like the others in the class. The book is
very graphic and based on my experience in helping children with
learning problems. The book is similar in some ways to my first
self - help graphic book “BEING IN CONTROL- Natural Techniques For
Increasing Your Potential And Creativity For Success In School” ISBN
9659025114. Any questions about the book and I may be reached at
[email protected]