The Motherhood of Art

(Hardback)

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Organised in an engaging, conversational style, this collection is ideal for any mother interested in artistic work and struggling to fit creativity into her busy life. Women can read it start to finish, or pick it up for a 5-minute dose of encouragement they can lean on for balancing family life and art in their own way. Interviews from more than 30 women in various family situations and circumstances provide encouragement and a clear approach to the renewal and upkeep of creative pursuits throughout motherhood. Interview questions cover a range of topics, including vulnerability, smashing mental stereotypes, and tactics for regular creative practice. AUTHORS: Marissa Huber (Florida) is an artist, writer, mother, and connector. Heather Kirtland (Maryland) is a mother and artist with a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. They founded the online community Carve Out Time for Art to encourage other mothers to find a creative outlet. SELLING POINTS: . Like brunch with girlfriends, provides encouragement and tips for balancing family life and your creative work . Features 30 artistic mothers in varied circumstances who share creative ways of balancing family life . Encouragement from women immersed in motherhood, determined to carve out time for their creative pursuits 320 colour photographs

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Working, being creative, and finding joy in our work is something to celebrate, and its something for our children to get to witness . . . The Motherhood of Art embraces that very story . . . mothers who create and make art daily and how their passion fits into their familys lives in the most beautiful of ways.
Joy Cho, Founder and Creative Director of Oh Joy!
A shining testament for every artist pursuing their art career while having kids! . . . Meaningful stories that will help you feel connected to a large web of women.
Kaylan Buteyn, Artist and Creator of the Artist/Mother Podcast
Beautiful and motivating! . . . Just what new and seasoned mothers need to feel empowered and motivated to carve out time for their creativity.
Samantha Dion Baker, Illustrator and Artist; Author, Draw Your Day

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Marissa Huber (Florida) is an artist, writer, mother, and connector. Heather Kirtland (Maryland) is a mother and artist with a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. They founded the online community Carve Out Time for Art to encourage other mothers to find a creative outlet. www.themotherhoodofart.com & www.carveouttimeforart.com