How to Art

A funny, inviting, full-color book about art for people who don’ t know about “ art” — featuring new artworks by David Shrigley.  

What is art, where do I find it, and once I’ m in front of it, what am I supposed to think about it? Kate Bryan is a self-confessed art addict who has worked with art for over twenty years. But before she studied art history at university, she’ d visited a gallery just twice in her life and had no idea she was entering an elitist world. Now, she’ s on a mission to help everybody come to art.

Like playing or listening to music, or cooking and eating great food, reading or watching films, making art or looking at other people’ s deserves to be an enriching part of all our lives. How to Art provides a nifty way to ingest art on your own terms. From where it is to what it is, to tips on how to actually enjoy famous artworks like the Mona Lisa, to how to own art and make art at home, to vital advice for making a career as an artist and even how to make your dog more cultural, How to Art gives art to everyone— and makes it fun. Laced throughout with original artworks by the very down-to-earth artist David Shrigley.

Introduction: Why art?

PART ONE
How To Find Art And Think About What Art Can Be
How To Find Art 
What Is Art

PART TWO
What To Do When You’ re In Front Of An Artwork
How To Speak About Art You Like 
How To Read An Artwork 
How To Speak About Art You Do Not Like
How To Enjoy Art With Children 
How To Make Your Dog More Cultural 
How To Art At Home 
How To Enjoy Iconic Artworks

PART THREE
Why We Can All Make Art  –     And Ways To Get Started
Why Make Art If You Are Not An Artist 
How To Start Drawing 
How To Get Better, Faster
How To Host A Painting Party 
How To Improve Your Composition

PART FOUR
Taking Art Home
Why Buy Art If You Are Not A Rockefeller
How To Get Your Eye In 
How Art Is Priced 
How To Buy Inexpensive Art 
Art Buying: Next Level 
How To Frame Art 
How To Hang An Epic Salon Wall 
How To Look After Art

PART FIVE
Everyone Can Art But Some Of Us Can Be Artists
Why Be An Artist (With Advice From David Shrigley)
How To Find Your Style 
How To Make A Living As An Artist
How To Write An Artist Statement
How To Stay Motivated
One Thing Everyone Can Take Away From This Book

Afterword

And Three Useful Things
What Not To Say To An Artist
How To Avoid Poisoning Your Career As An Artist
Glossary –   Some Useful Art Terms