{"product_id":"an-artists-life-hardcover","title":"An Artist's Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarlton Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Lownds\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Artist's Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003etells of artist, author, and architect Carlton Davis's relentless search for his soul's desire. With degrees in architecture, he works with luminary architects, but his\u003cem\u003e m?tier \u003c\/em\u003eis making art. He relates to the art stars while berating himself for lacking their talent and discipline. Yet his antennae are always alert. Despite terrifying mood swings, he is a keen observer of human nature which he documents with drawings and words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife's travails bedevil Carlton.\u003c\/strong\u003e He attempts suicide, has a failed marriage, becomes addicted to crack cocaine, and discovers he contains a female self he calls Carlotta \"because she's a whole lotta Carl.\" He struggles to sit in silent meditation, but ends up at a mental hospital, where a gifted psychiatrist proves to him that he is suffering from Bipolar I disorder and helps him initiate sobriety and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-portraits grace every chapter of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Artist's Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003ecovering 50 years. At first glance, there appear to be a dozen sitters rather than one, but this shows the essence of Carl's harrowing unrest. \u003cem\u003eAn Artist's Life\u003c\/em\u003e pleases the eye and ear, whether perused at random or read cover to cover. The book reflects a joyous collaboration between Davis and co-author Peter Lownds, who bring this moving story that combines art history, reminiscence, and the pleasure of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47925911978232,"sku":"9798991174824","price":51.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/YnJ3_yivfC9798991174824.webp?v=1769435494","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/an-artists-life-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}