Endorsements

"Paul Dorrell's book, Living the Artist's Life, provides vital information, encouragement, and understanding of the diverse challenges and development for an artist in our culture and time...and he writes honestly from personal experience. Work, work work, discipline and perseverence echo throughout his revealing chapters, from education to marketing. This book is a 'must read', not only for young striving artists, but for collectors, gallery personnel, and those enlightened who respond to efforts of the creative talents among us who chart courses for distant stars...that they have yet to see." Ralph White, Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at Austin, College of Fine Art

"Paul Dorrell's book, Living the Artist's Life, weaves autobiography with How To. Dorrell's life hsn't been easy, and his choice to open a gallery added to his struggle to survive as a novelist and support his family. But his story has a happy ending. He made it. He now has a successful gallery that is "in the black," and has done this as an outsider.

Dorrell has a heartfelt generosity of spirit that extends to others. He shows artists who want to create their work, exhibit it, and possibly even sell it how to do this, exactly. Dorrell is talking to everyday people; all of those artists across the country who have graduated, or are in the process of graduating, without ever getting this information. The art world — that of the gallery scene — can be snob-infested, daunting territory for vulnerable artists. Dorrell's book helps the novice traverse the rough terrain of an artist's life, every step of the way." Edie Pistolesi, Ph.D., Professor of Art, California State University, Northridge

"An intense and personal view of survival in the artbiz. It gives extensive practical and philosophic advice regarding the trials and tribulations of artists and dealers. Young artists might wish to lend an ear to Paul Dorrell's lively biographic narrative." Robert Brawley, Painter, Professor, University of Kansas

"An important resource for artists, designers, writers and others who believe in the value of their vision." Steve Whitten, Director, Alumni & Career Services, Rhode Island School of Design

"The obvious result of years of hard work, years of experience, and a great deal of thought, this is a book that I strongly feel everyone in the arts will benefit from. "Ken Ferguson, Ceramic Artist, Professor Emeritus, Kansas City Art Institute

A Guide to Growing, Persevering, and Succeeding in the Art World