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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. Sometimes, artists will imagine the ___________ surrounding them, which can lead to paralysis, according to the authors.

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

3. Tolerating __________ is one of the keys to producing great art and not being afraid along the way, according to the authors.

4. Many artists will find they want to quit their projects when they lost sight of the __________ of their art.

5. Making the art you want to make means finding __________ within the work itself, according to the authors.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the authors feel many artists quit in their artistic endeavors, according to this section of the book?

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

4. Why might an artist feel fake in the things they do when they are making art that they enjoy making?

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

6. When do artists only care about impressing others, according to the opinions of the authors?

7. What does quitting require that stopping does not, according to the authors in this section of the book?

8. Why might art be more difficult to create in these times, according to the authors?

9. While art is generally made alone, according to the authors, what still matters?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Having a higher education degree is not necessary to create good art, according to the authors.

Part 1: Why do you think that a degree in art might be helpful to an artist?

Part 2: How might a higher education degree in art negatively affected an artist?

Part 3: Do you think that artists should or should not pursue a higher education degree for art?

Essay Topic 2

The authors are clear about the idea that making art is a difficult process, even if they think anyone can do it.

Part 1: Do you think that creating art should be difficult?

Part 2: How do you think that creating art can be made easier on an artist? Can it?

Part 3: What do you think the value of admitting art to be a difficult process has on an artist?

Essay Topic 3

The authors caution an artist when they are seeking acceptance for their work.

Part 1: Why might it be difficult for an artist to gain acceptance for their work?

Part 2: What might happen if an artist is only focused on being accepted by others?

Part 3: Do you think that acceptance is necessary in order to be a successful artist?

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