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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.

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""This is exactly the book I've been looking for -- practical tips, resources, and inspiration for creating like I'm a kid again. Sitting down to make art in middle age is no small feat! There, at the kitchen table in the midst of kids-career-community/household care (and forgotten identity), carving out space for artistic expression feels like bucking the system. In this guide, Perrin shares her own process working with layers of resistance as she developed her artistic practice, describing how the process of making art expands our awareness by paying attention and cultivating presence. Reading this book felt like a hug from a friend saying, ""I see you, you've got this!"" - Nicole S ""I decided at a young age that I cannot draw anything, and have been a prisoner of that perception ever since. Thanks to Perrin Stewart's wonderful workbook, personal journal and coffee table book, I am inspired to fold drawing into my practice in 2025. Hooray!"" - hair girl

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