The Reluctant Artist: Navigating and Sustaining a Creative Path

By Karen Kinney

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 prov

• Language: English
• Publisher: Winged Bird Press
• Release date: Jul 27, 2017
• ISBN: 9780998939513

Karen Kinney

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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