You the Artist: Become a Visual Artist

This book tries to summarize all the things you will need - from painting history to the conceptual art, but always with a practical view, in order to be your best beginner- artist- guide.Francisco Capelo is a 46 year old portuguese sociologist, art tutor and writer. He has written several books, from social sciences to art history, poetry and linguistics.He is passionate about art pedagogy and personality growth through art.Impressionism - Expressionism - Cubism - Abstract art - Surrealism.Acrylics - Oil pastel - Mixed media - New media art.C zanne - Picasso - Matisse - T pies - Beuys.Tips towards a more consistent creative path - Online and offline marketing - What the "technique" means and what Abstraction stands for.Table of contents:1 - You, the Artist. The artist mind set / Goals / Mentors / Main medium / Community (ies)2 - Your Art. Main activity (ies) / Personal style / Technique / Attainable income; time schedules / Choices3 - Visual Arts main questions. Art history / Crucial artists / Essential art movements / Artists quotes / Game-changing modern artworks4 - Artistic ideas. Challenges / Techniques you may want to try / Out of the box ideas / Things to understand / T pies - Beuys5 - Your marketing plan. Online presence / Online Marketing / Offline Marketing / Use your money well / Use your time well6 - Conclusion. Achieving artistic recognition / Achieving financial stability / Achieving online - offline time balance / Choosing what to sell, when and at what price / Success in your own terms