Book description
A healing tool that empowers creatives of all types to confront their shadows and embrace their art. Whether you are grappling with jealousy, rejection, imposter syndrome, or over-commitment, this 52-card deck can help you face your fears and transmute them into opportunities for expansion, creativity, and growth. Creative roadblocks are a fact of life for every artist, and every artist needs tools to help them clear the path. Enter The Artist's Deck, created by arts counselor and author Beth Pickens, to help you return to your art, no matter what obstacles you encounter. In this handy, interactive card deck, Pickens identifies common traps, feelings, myths, and blocks that artists encounter and offers insight into working through each one. Each card describes an obstacle and poses reflection questions and exercises to transform that obstacle into a source of inspiration and generative energy. Whether you seek guidance on a specific topic or use the deck as an oracle tool to inspire growth, The Artist's Deck will support you as you work through the creative challenges that come your way. CREATIVITY + SELF-CARE: Mindfulness Cards meet The Artist's Way in this self-help tool crafted specifically for artists. Select a card and develop a practice of reflection and action to acknowledge your anxieties, consider new perspectives and approaches, and overcome creative hurdles with self-awareness and self-compassion. EXPERT AUTHOR: Beth Pickens holds a master's degree in counseling psychology and has a long history of experience advising and supporting artists and arts organizations. She is perfectly positioned to offer advice on navigating the many challenges--structural and internal, practical and metaphysical--that artists face. A VERSATILE TOOL: The Artist's Deck is portable, adaptable, succinct, and flexible--it's a hands-on, tactile tool for disrupting the patterns that keep you from making your art. Keep it in your bag and reach for it whenever you need it, whether you're at home, in the studio, on a train, in an office, or going off the grid at an immersive retreat. Perfect for: Artists, illustrators, designers, and other visual creatives Crafters, creative hobbyists, and aspiring makers of all kinds People experiencing creative blocks or struggling with imposter syndrome Oracle card and tarot deck enthusiasts Gift shoppers seeking a meaningful gift for creative and artistic family and friends Arts consultants, creativity and life coaches, and their clients Fans of Beth Pickens and Make Your Art No Matter What
About the Author
Beth Pickens is a Los Angeles-based arts consultant who has provided career consultation, grant writing, fundraising advice, and financial, project, and strategic planning services for artists and arts organizations since 2010. She earned her master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of Missouri. She co-teaches an entrepreneurship course at the CalArts School of Theater and numerous other workshops. She is also the author of Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Matter What.
Marshmallow
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Night Train
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Mental Prophet
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Stealth
The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
Woodland Beauty
ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience.
High Deck
The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable.
Flash
I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience exceptional. Its intuitive interface and diverse compatibility are a true game-changer. π±π§ ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect.
High-Fructose
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Skylark
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Voodoo Cyclone
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle β I can enjoy books while doing chores! With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Bad Bunny
This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. Simplifying audiobook adventures β this app's ease of use is a delight.
Baked ZD
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AlertXis
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D-Hog-Day
ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. π Who needs a dull commute when you can embark on literary journeys with this app? ππ is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable.
Snake Eyes
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. π Bedtime stories for adults? Yes, please! This app is a dream come true. ππ I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Soiled Dove
The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Blistered Outlaw
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Mosquit-No
Finally, a way to enjoy literature on the go without straining my eyes. π₯ Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears β audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. π΅π Organization made simple β this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. ππ±
Kill Switch
π§ββοΈβ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! π΅π The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
WonderWords
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience