Zen Pencils--Creative Struggle - by Gavin Aung Than (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

Gavin Aung Than, creator of the innovative Zen Pencils, shares his passion for creativity and reveals how you, too, can live a creative life.

Zen Pencils: Creative Struggle is a call to wake up the creative spirit inside you. Through Zen Pencils cartoon quotes on creativity from inspirational artists, musicians, writers, and scientists, you'll discover what inspired each of the subjects to reach the full potential of their creativity. In each comic, the speaker of the quote is the character in the story. Imagine cartoon versions of Albert Einstein, Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, and Vincent van Gogh revealing the spark that ignited them to achieve their dreams!

Review Quotes

"These vignettes will bring entertainment and dam-busting inspiration to tweens through retired folks seeking selfreinvention. A solid choice for classroom use, too."
(Martha Cornog, Library Journal)