July 21 Book Launch Set in NYC: The Elements of Creative & Expressive Artistry

On Thursday, July 21, from 6:00pm-8:00pm, at Alpha Restaurant, 169 8th Ave., New York City, I will host a book launch party to celebrate the release of my book The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creativing Everything Artistic. The event will include a buffet, time for artists and other attendees to mingle, some live musical and dramatic performances, culminating in my book reading. I will be available at the end of the evening to sign hardcover and softcover editions of the book. Advance hardcover or softcover editions of the book can be ordered through KickStarter.com. Also, patrons looking to sponsor or contribute to the book launch event can do so at KickStarter.com as well. Here is my book launch project link: http://kck.st/kiNCB4.

In my blog, I usually avoid being overly commercial; however, as this is my own long-awaited book launch party, I hope you will indulge me as I tout my book, for I think it's an important one. The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry reveals the nine root elements that are crucial to creating expressive artistic work—regardless of the artistic discipline your practice. Read The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry and learn:

• Why form is the foundation for all expressive art works and performances
• How to use arrangement to add drama and tension to artistic work
• How to foster the three aspects of technique which most dramatically improve artistic expression
• Why perception and observation are critical to your general artistic development
• The role of emotionality in expressing the artist and engaging the spectator
• How to unlock the subconscious powers of your creative mind
• How to use your imagination to create more unique artistic expression
• How to add vitality to your artistic work with spontaneity and improvisation
• How artistic faith and inspiration can help you transcend your artistic limitations

Hundreds of relevant art examples and quotations from prominent art professionals, past and present, support the 40-plus chapters of The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry. You will find advice from authors, painters, sculptors, dancers, choreographers, actors, film directors, musicians, teachers, psychologists, scientists, and philosophers writing on the visual arts, literary arts, dramatic arts, musical arts, dance arts, and hybrid art forms. For the advanced artist and art professional looking to bring depth and nuance to his work, The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry presents 36 additional elements that branch from the nine root elements. These branch elements suggest additional avenues of exploration for the artist, art director, teacher, and art critic. As its subtitle suggests, The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry really does offer the artist and non-artist a perceptive insight into the production of everything artistic.

Well, that's the end of the commercial. Check out my project on KickStarter.com and contribute to it if you can or perhaps pass on the word to others if you can't. In any case, I hope you can attend the book launch event, especially if you are an artist or a teacher, as this book was written to aid you in your work. See ya on July 21!