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"The Reluctant Artist is an excellent guidebook for developing, nurturing, and sustaining your creativity, and will remind you of the intrinsic worth of each creative act. ""This groundbreaking book gives permission to every artist to honor the creative space of their self-expression. Bravo to Karen for providing the reasons for us all to dive in and find the deeper meaning in our lives and in the joy of self-expression!"" -Mary Campagna, visual artist, life coach, author of A Guide to Healing Karen Kinney has taken insights, observations, and learning gleaned from more than fifteen years working as a professional artist and compiled them into a book to equip and encourage all who are on a creative path. Both for those firmly established in a career and those just starting out, she reminds us of the value of creative expression and provides important keys to aid in its development. Addressing aspects of the creative life not frequently acknowledged, The Reluctant Artist affirms that creativity thrives best in an outside-the-box environment and that value for what we do as artists must be intrinsic, first and foremost. Experiencing reluctance at points along the way merely acknowledges that challenges are par for the course when pursuing a dream of any kind. True success in the arts could be summed up by a simple refusal to give up - our part is to be faithful, to return and try again. Whether you are an artist yourself, or have creative inklings somewhere inside that have yet to be expressed, The Reluctant Artist offers guidance and inspiration that will leave you feeling empowered and freshly motivated to release your creativity into the world."

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In The Reluctant Artist, Karen Kinney does not simply present a how-to manual for being an artist. Instead, she weaves insightful vignettes about creativity and the creative process into a richly colored tapestry of inspiration for any aspiring artist. -Melanie Sklarz, creativity blogger, DoseofCreativity.com Karen beautifully articulates what often isn't taught in most formal schools of art or even professional work settings...the wisdom and insights she offers are as essential as the tools and techniques of any creative craft. -Diahann Reyes-Lane, writer Karen Kinney gives valuable direction, deep insight, and wise counsel to anyone pursuing art as a profession. -David Sandum, painter, philanthropist, author of I'll Run Till the Sun Goes Down This is a book to read again and again, to share and discuss with others, and to gift to any burgeoning creative souls for nourishment and guidance along their journey. -Casey Robards, collaborative pianist, faculty, Central Michigan University This groundbreaking book gives permission to every artist to honor the creative space of their self-expression. Bravo to Karen for providing the reasons for us all to dive in and find the deeper meaning in our lives and in the joy of self-expression! -Mary Campagna, visual artist, owner of Studio Collette Karen beautifully navigates the life and soul of an artist. -Evan Meyer, founder of Beautify Earth Though each artist's process varies, Karen reassuringly illustrates commonalities in which most artists can see themselves, offering encouragement to stay the course with greater confidence. -Krista Machovina, visual artist and curator

In The Reluctant Artist, Karen Kinney does not simply present a how-to manual for being an artist. Instead, she weaves insightful vignettes about creativity and the creative process into a richly colored tapestry of inspiration for any aspiring artist. -Melanie Sklarz, creativity blogger, DoseofCreativity.com Karen beautifully articulates what often isn't taught in most formal schools of art or even professional work settings...the wisdom and insights she offers are as essential as the tools and techniques of any creative craft. -Diahann Reyes-Lane, writer Karen Kinney gives valuable direction, deep insight, and wise counsel to anyone pursuing art as a profession. -David Sandum, painter, philanthropist, author of I'll Run Till the Sun Goes Down This is a book to read again and again, to share and discuss with others, and to gift to any burgeoning creative souls for nourishment and guidance along their journey. -Casey Robards, collaborative pianist, faculty, Central Michigan University This groundbreaking book gives permission to every artist to honor the creative space of their self-expression. Bravo to Karen for providing the reasons for us all to dive in and find the deeper meaning in our lives and in the joy of self-expression! -Mary Campagna, visual artist, owner of Studio Collette Karen beautifully navigates the life and soul of an artist. -Evan Meyer, founder of Beautify Earth Though each artist's process varies, Karen reassuringly illustrates commonalities in which most artists can see themselves, offering encouragement to stay the course with greater confidence. -Krista Machovina, visual artist and curator

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Karen Kinney is a professional artist whose work has been in numerous solo, group, and juried exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. In addition to her installation and mixed media work, she is also an advocate of public art and beautifies communities through mural painting. She has a Masters degree from the University of Chicago and lives in Los Angeles with her husband. Learn more at karenkinney.com. Follow @karen_e_kinney on Twitter and Instagram.

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