{"product_id":"an-artists-life-9798991174800","title":"An Artist's Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Carlton Davis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Art Dock\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Art Dock\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Individual Artists - Artists' Books\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 métier \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","brand":"Art Dock","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45138547048599,"sku":"9798991174800","price":2382.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798991174800.webp?v=1768543118","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/an-artists-life-9798991174800","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}