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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The authors are clear to make the distinction between ___________ and acceptance, in this part of the book.

2. The line between fantasy and ___________ is thin, according to the authors, causing artists to create impractical and destructive situations.

3. Most of the remaining decisions about an artistic piece are fixed once the first few ___________ decisions are made.

4. Who will begin to ask how art should be done, according to the authors of the book?

5. The authors point out that there will always be ___________along the way when it comes to their art and production of art.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two of the main questions an artist might ask themselves after hearing what the authors think of most art?

2. What do the authors point out about most of art that they have experienced in their lives?

3. What is the problem with caring too much about acceptance from others?

4. What can happen when a person is focuses on the reactions of critics?

5. What is the answer the authors would give to an artist who is concerned about why art does not come easily to them?

6. What is the relationship between art making and talent, according to the authors of this book?

7. What do the authors have to say about the process of quitting as an artist?

8. What is the problem with seeking out understanding when it comes to one's art, according to the authors?

9. What is the advice and the inspiration the authors want to leave the author with in the beginning of this book?

10. What do the authors advise an artist should do when it comes to their art and criticism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Artists are often looking for understanding when it comes to their artistic endeavors.

Part 1: Why do you think understanding is so important to artists?

Part 2: What happens when an artist feels they are understood in their art?

Part 3: What happens when an artist is unable to be or feels they are not understood?

Essay Topic 2

Some artists are afraid they don't have the special touch other artists seem to have, blaming a loss of magic on their lack of talent.

Part 1: Why do you think artists believe art is magic sometimes?

Part 2: Do you think that artists are always able to have a magical experience when creating art?

Part 3: How do you think that an artist can find the finishing touch they feel is magical?

Essay Topic 3

Making art and viewing art are separated from the beginning of the book, with the two being said to not be related.

Part 1: How does viewing art affect the way that art is made? Does it?

Part 2: Can a person make a true piece of art without viewing art in the beginning?

Part 3: Why do you think viewing art might actually have a negative impact on the artist's work?

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