Creative struggle

Even the greats had to overcome self-doubt and insecurity to create their masterpieces. Here, their musings on living a creative life are transformed into fun comics that provide a glimpse into their process, acting as inspiration for overcoming your own creative struggle. Featuring creative advice from Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Nikola Tesla, Mary Shelley, Ludwig van Beethoven, John Coltrane, Stephen King, Akira Kurosawa, Hemingway, and more.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 146 pages

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