The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be the Artist You Truly Are

by Danny Gregory

Book Overview

When Danny Gregory's life was turned upside down by tragedy, he learned to cope by teaching himself to draw. The result was a complete transformation of his life, his priorities, his career, and the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401307922
• ISBN13: 9781401307929
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Hachette Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.6" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

FANTASTIC!

This book is fantastic! The Creative License is funny, it's inspiring, it's open and honest and egoless, it's encouraging, and it's entertaining. Danny's passion for art and life jump off the pages and tickle you with delight. His philosophies can be applied to any creative endeavor that excites YOU and he genuinely encourages his readers to find their creative passion whether it is drawing, knitting, or blogging (or whatever you dream up). Thank you, Danny, for writing and illustrating such a wonderful, heartfelt book for the artist in all of us.

The Creative License

I have drawn and painted most of my life. The past 5 or so years, however, have been years of artistic drought for me. I had read of writers block, and figured I was just going through an artist's block of my own. I hoped it would go away, but the years passed, and I just couldn't seem to create with joy. I received Danny's book as a gift and read the first part with wonder and excitement. As I finished the book I began to journal as Danny suggested. It stoked the furnace of my spirit and I am painting again! This may sound corny to someone who hasn't experienced this, but to me the ideas and encouragement I received have been blessings. Thank you Danny. I would reccomend this book to anyone who currently draws, who used to draw as a child or who'd like to draw. What an inspiration!

Feeling inspired and confident again

I learned to draw when I was a teenager and I felt good doing it then. But for some reason, I felt very insecure to start drawing again, and to even keep a sketch book. This book helped me realize that I can draw like before or better, that I am already creative and also that it was only me telling myself that I couldn't do it what was stopping me. That I just needed to start doing it. This is a great book for people that are new to sketching and journaling or for the ones that want to try it or the ones that are afraid to retake it, or that lost their confidence on the way. This book helps you feel empowered and to get working right away. It has great advice on drawing, journaling, keeping a sketch book, getting rid of your critics (including your inner one!), and feeling good about your efforts. I strongly recommend this book. It has been very useful and enjoyable for me

Discover your inner inspiration

I have been always fascinated with the sketchbooks and journals of the great thinkers and artist. From DaVinci to Tosla, from Will Eisner to Frank Frazzetta, from Frank Lloyd Wright to Frank Gehry and every artist and inventor who decided to keep a record of his/her vision of this world. For a long time I thought only privileged minds with "something important to say" were able to accomplish this almost mythical task. Gregory's book really inspired me to start an illustrated journal myself. I have been drawing and writing almost everyday since I got the book. I don't know if someone's ever going to read my journal, but I don't care. This book has helped me discover WE ALL have "something important to say." So do yourself a favor, purchase this book along with a blank notebook and a pen. Trust me, you're going to know what it feels like to be a creative genius and you won't care if someone else thinks otherwise.