rec'd by my art instructor - this was an easy & relatively quick but enjoyable read. straight to the point but not dry. i appreciated that he was encouraging and not antagonistically critical towards the reader. normally i avoid "self-help" books but i loved this. 

as a beginner, you frequently hear "just practice" thrown around constantly and it can be frustrating or demoralizing to hear bc it's so... generic/vague and arguably unhelpful on its own.

i'm surprised that this book made me see the statement in a different/more positive light.

i also enjoyed the author's (very brief but still relevant) comments on the effects of consumerism and instant gratification & why personal or societal change can be so difficult. 

i'll probably reread parts i tagged with sticky notes again when i need reminders about the importance of consistency or a pick-me-up