Make Your Art No Matter What by Beth Pickens

 As an artistic person who is looking at trying to make art more of a focal point in my life and perhaps even a source of income, this book was really informative and interesting to me. The author went into several different aspects of what artists need to consider and work through in their artistic pursuits. She talks about the importance of networking and mentorship for artists - which includes both being a mentee and a mentor. 

Other topics that Beth Pickens discussed in this book include balancing artistic pursuits and a regular day job and what that may look like; how social, economic and familial factors can contribute or detract from an artists ability to pursue their art the way that they want too. The topic of grief is also a big chapter in this book, because it can play a really large part in the development of an artist, their art style and impact how they feel about their art. 

This book is a heavy book. It can take a lot to get through, but if you are an artist who wants to start learning about stuff like this and trying to be a better artist or if you know an artist and want to get a little glimpse into what it can be like to be an artist then this is a good book for you. 

5 out of 5 stars.