Name: Things are what You Make of Them
ISBN: 9780143131519

Adam J. Kurtz

"Insights and inspiration for anyone who makes art (or anything else). From the creative mind and heart of Adam J. Kurtz comes this quirky, upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expanding on a series of popular guides he's created for Design*Sponge, this handwritten and heartfelt little book shares wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others"--Page 4 of cover.

Life Advice for Creatives

Things are what You Make of Them

chloe rae

This collection was absolutely LOVELY.
I've been having a hard time recently, both creatively and personally. I feel like what I've been creating (which, in my case, is music) has just been sub-par to everything else. I've been feeling uninspired and like everything's been done before. And this little book was a nice breath of fresh air. This was NEEDED. Not only is this to the point, but it's refreshing and relatable. It's creative advice set up almost as little reminders and I tore out half of the book to pin up around my room and wherever else I need a visual pick-me-up. I stumbled across Adam's work on instagram forever ago and I just love his work; its honesty and its heart. This was super helpful and I know I'll be picking it up periodically in the future whenever I need it.

Elizabeth Garza

A self-help/advice book that doesn't feel super self-help-y. It feels more like your having a frank but gentle conversation in with a Buddhist dude. Very nice.

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Francesca

Insights and inspiration for anyone who makes art (or anything else) The Ultimate BuzzFeed Books Gift Guide - Official Selection From the creative mind and heart of designer Adam J. Kurtz comes this upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expanding on a series of popular essays, this handwritten and heartfelt book shares wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others. Perforated tear-and-share pages make it easy to display the most crucial reminders or to pass a bit of advice on to someone who needs it. As wry and cheeky as it is empathic and empowering, this deceptively simple, vibrantly full-color book will be a touchstone for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who wants to be more creative--even when it would be easier to give up and act normal.

Things are what You Make of Them Life Advice for Creatives

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