Are you an artist tired of feeling blocked from expressing the art that lives deep inside you?
Whether you dream of loosening up and exploring creativity, expressing yourself, healing and becoming whole, experimenting with paints, colors, and techniques, or surprising yourself with your art, The Artist’s Journey® is your step-by-step guide to bold self-expression.
There’s an old saying:
Find joy in your life. It’s later than you think.
The clock is ticking and you’ve got paintings inside you waiting to be expressed.
No more waiting. No more un-lived dreams.
It’s time to show up. It’s time to play and experiment. It’s time to take risks.
Why not?
No more playing it safe.
Slay self-doubt and say YES to your art.
It’s time to paint with confidence and ease.
It’s time to express YOU in your art.
WINNER of International Book Excellence Award In Art & Silver Medal Reader's Favorite
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“One of the best Creativity books of all time.“
Ruth Crone, Artist
“Nancy Hillis has produced something rare in the cacophony of reads available for contemporary artists and creatives: A practical and inspiring call to create original, astonishing work. Highly recommend.”
Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite
“The Artist’s Journey is an impressive and comprehensive guide to all creative souls. Like the author writes: “You yearn to create – because creation is connection with the immortal and the divine.” This is a very useful, informative and inspirational guide for all creative minds.”
Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite
“Finding Nancy Hillis’ self-help art book, The Artist’s Journey, has me wondering yet again if perhaps there is a way to actually find one’s vision. The accompanying video course is marvelous. The Artist’s Journey is most highly recommended.”
Jessica Barbosa for Readers’ Favorite
“Nancy Hillis’ The Artist’s Journey is an unforgettable, thought-provoking read, with an inspiring and determined tone. A one-of-a-kind guide and is an absolute must-read for any artists suffering from artist’s block or any sort of creative meltdown. Truly worth a read.”
Janis Kirstein, Award winning artist & writer
“Just when you think hope has left the building, someone like Nancy Hillis comes along and revives our purpose and place in the universe. The Artist’s Journey is a game changer, a mind bender and true epiphany of purpose for every artist living in the challenges of the 21st century.”
Have you always dreamed of being an artist?
Why put off following your dreams?
Are you ready to set out on a journey of self-discovery? To develop strength, clarity, and skill as an artist?
The time to create your art is NOW.
Your mission should you choose to accept it is to dive deep and dedicate yourself to your art, to move past the fears and limiting beliefs that stop you from creating your deepest, most expressive art.
Learn to loosen up, explore, experiment and trust yourself on your artist’s journey so you can finally feel confident as an artist and create the art of your dreams.
The Artist’s Journey teaches you how:
- One mindset shift will transform your experience of creating art
- One secret studio practice will ignite your creativity
- Two technical game changers will take your art to the next level
- One concept will guide you to create your deepest, most personal art
Dr. Nancy Hillis is a Stanford educated existential psychiatrist, abstract artist, and founder of The Artist’s Journey® Workshops.
In The Artist’s Journey, Dr. Hillis expertly guides you to experiment with mark making, color, and brush strokes, to explore ways of igniting inspiration—and finally, to express you in your paintings.
Invest in The Artist’s Journey today to activate your artistic breakthrough.
REVIEWS FROM READERS
“This book cracks open the prison walls of the inner silencer, the hateful beast who talks creatives out of being honest in their art.”
“A one-of-a-kind guide and an absolute must-read for artists suffering from artist’s block or creative meltdown.”
“I will look back and remember this book was the start of something new in my art-making.”
“It’s the book you’ve been waiting for! I’m telling every artist who feels stuck to buy this book. Thanks for unsticking me, Nancy!”
“The best book for artists to access your creativity. I’m a lifelong artist, but I’ve learned more from Nancy in a year-and-a-half than in the rest of my life combined.”
“I feel like falling to my knees, weeping. You have no idea how much inspiration, direction, and joy you have given me in this book.”
“I love, love, love The Artist’s Journey. This is the best book I’ve ever seen to believe in yourself and dive into painting.”
“For Real! An art book worth more than the purchase price. Nancy inspired me to start painting again after a decade of procrastinating.”
“Wow! A truly inspiring book. You’ll end up feeling able to say, “I am an artist.” I know I am now.”
“A book I will return to again and again. I now have a resource to help me through periods of self-doubt and criticism.”
“This is the best book I’ve read about the creative process.”
“Foundational help for memorable art. Highly recommend this book if you’re ready to “get out of the box” and give your art an impactful voice.”
“I’ve created more paintings since reading this book than I have in the past 2 years.”
“I love, love. love The Artist’s Journey. I read the book over and over and give it to all my friends.”
“Gets to the core of your creative self. This book is a real gem: gathered gold from a path well traveled.”
“A wonderful book to release, let go, and paint loose. Nancy gives you the guidance and confidence to create what is inside you.”
“Fantastic book. It’s a must read! It’s so different and lets you see yourself and your art in a new light. Wow. I love it!”
“An invitation to light the creative spark and guidance to keep it lit! This book is a map for a great and exciting adventure.”
“Nancy’s book set my spirit soaring. It allowed me to channel my inner child and discover a part of myself I didn’t know existed.”
“Nancy’s book set my spirit soaring. It allowed me to channel my inner child and discover a part of myself I didn’t know existed.”
“The Artist’s Journey inspired me to let go and bust out some of the best art I’ve ever created.”
“The Artist’s Journey provides the map to find your own buried treasure within.”
“An unforgettable, thought-provoking read.”
“This book has opened the door to joy and absolute freedom in painting that I thought was lost to me forever.”
“You will be a different artist when you finish reading The Artist’s Journey.“
“The way Nancy Hillis uses the freedom and powerful play of art as a reflective tool for release and reclamation is nothing short of TRANSFORMATIONAL.”
“Nancy’s words are motivational and inspire me to try new things in my art.”
“A powerful helpmate for creative self worth. This book hkeeps me motivated to create for myself, my deepest, most meaningful art.”
“I believe I’m a better artist as a result of reading The Artist’s Journey.“
“Don’t miss this. I recommend this book to anyone in search of a new perception of their creativity, their art.”
“The Artist’s Journey is a ‘must read’ for artists. The book is a beautiful keepsake.”
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The Art Of The Possible Series (3 book series)
The Art Of The Possible Series explores the science of creativity, the art of the possible.
Book 1: The Artist’s Journey: Bold Strokes To Spark Creativity.: an inspirational exhortation with psychological and philosophical underpinnings, to move you closer to your deepest art. Book Excellence Gold Medal & Reader’s Favorite Silver Medal Winner.
Book 2: The Adjacent Possible: Evolve Your Art From Blank Canvas To Prolific Artist: exploring concepts from the adjacent possible to evolve your art. Book Excellence Gold Medal & Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal Winner.
Book 3: The Adjacent Possible: Guidebook & Stories Of Artistic Transformation: animating concepts from the adjacent possible with stories and artwork from 25 artists. Book Excellence Gold Medal & Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal Winner.
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