How to Become an Artist

“Jerry Saltz’s new book on creativity is brimming with inspiration. It’s for artists and non-artists alike, for anyone who understands plain English, and for those who realize that ordinary conversations can reveal underlying mysterious messages.” -Steve Martin “How to be a better artist? Jerry Saltz is right: The only real answer is to work. To practice. To make mistakes. To destroy. To do it again. To get better. To keep going.” -Roz Chast “Jerry Saltz is so spot-on in How to Be an Artist that it scares me.” -Cindy Sherman “A fun and engaging read for all types of artists. ‘Artists are cats,’ he says; such a simple yet brilliant description of the artist’s relationship with the world. I read the book and thought, I think I’m a real artist.” -Kim Gordon “An inspiring guide to making your art, putting it out into the world, and dealing with the consequences. I found plenty to steal here, and you will too.” -Austin Kleon