Although artistic disciplines and mediums of creative expression may vary, many artists travel along similar paths. While this common journey is often challenging, it can be made less difficult by learning from other artists who have experienced it themselves.

To Be An Artist tells the story of what it is like to be an artist as told by an artist. As a professional visual and literary artist for nearly forty years, Douglas Schwartz shares his experiences by combining autobiographical and philosophical insights with a generous helping of humor.

If you are an aspiring artist, or know someone who is, To Be An Artist may help to provide a better understanding of what it is like to devote one's life to a career as an artist.