Dear Artist, Don’t Give Up: Letters from a Rogue is not just another motivational book for creatives. It’s your rogue companion for those moments when you feel like throwing in the towel, questioning your worth, or wondering why you ever decided to make art in the first place. Written by award-winning artist Rafi Perez, this book is packed with witty anecdotes, rogue philosophies, and brutally honest advice to help you navigate the rollercoaster of the creative life.
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This isn’t a guidebook to follow the rules. It’s a call to arms for creative rebels who are tired of conforming, tired of doubting themselves, and ready to embrace the wild, messy, and beautiful journey of making art on their own terms.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Hilarious, Brutally Honest Advice: Letters that will make you laugh, cry, and feel seen as a creative human navigating the art world.
- Relatable Stories: Personal anecdotes from Rafi Perez’s journey as a professional artist, filled with highs, lows, and a whole lot of lessons learned.
- Snarky Humor and Rogue Philosophies: A no-holds-barred approach to art-making that will inspire you to break the rules and create fearlessly.
- Permission to Be Yourself: A reminder that your art, your journey, and your rules matter.
WHY THIS BOOK?
Let’s face it—being an artist isn’t always easy. The self-doubt, the rejection, the creative blocks—it’s enough to make anyone want to give up. But that’s exactly why this book exists: to remind you that you’re not alone, that your art matters, and that you should never, ever give up.
With Dear Artist, Don’t Give Up, you’ll gain a new perspective on the challenges you face, find the courage to keep creating, and maybe even smash a few art-world conventions along the way.
WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
- Aspiring artists, musicians, writers, and makers who need a boost of confidence and inspiration.
- Seasoned creatives who want to laugh, reflect, and reignite their passion.
- Anyone who’s ever felt stuck, uninspired, or unsure of their creative path.
- Fans of Rafi Was Here on YouTube and lovers of empowering, motivational content.
READY TO RECLAIM YOUR CREATIVE FIRE?
Dear Artist, Don’t Give Up is your permission slip to be bold, stay weird, and keep creating. Whether you need a pep talk, a laugh, or a rogue perspective on art and life, this book has got your back. in redefining what it means to live a creative life on your own terms.
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I’ve been a fan of Rafi for about a year now, so this is review is terribly biased. Love the point of view of a fellow artist who is blunt and serious and sassy and kindhearted. It all shines through.The only thing I didn’t like was something the artist/author had no control over. I’ve listened […]
Great inspiration for any artist! I needed to hear the encouragement this book provided, thank you for reiterating all the reasons to never give up and to persevere!
At 65, being an old fart artist (a Fartist?) – I rarely purchase books anymore about being an artist because I figure if I don’t have a handle on it by now maybe I should look for other work. Rafi’s book was a surprising and refreshing exception to my line of thinking. It was delivered […]
A must-have for any aspiring artist. In this book, Rafi insightfully covers all the emotions and self doubts we all experience when stepping out into the spotlight as professional artists. Full of advice and positivity from the get-go it is an excellent addition to any artist’s bookshelf.
This book is the best artist book I’ve read in a very long time. Rafi Perez has a wonderful writing style…very warm and friendly, open and honest…like your best friend talking with you over lunch in your backyard. He’s encouraging and insightful, and he “gets” his audience. The information he provides is outstanding, and I […]
Books like this are extremely important. Artists with authority rarely give out any real information. I can only think of a couple of other artists that have produced anything of value when it comes to selling art or getting an art career up and going. Be very careful when selecting books that claim to teach […]
This book is loaded with encouragement and advice on adjusting the mindset to be a successful (and happy) artist.
The book is chock full of honest and open-reflections by Rafi on his, and his wife Klee’s, art careers. I read the book (first read) last night and into this morning. I am going back into sections that I want to consider more deeply and carefully, this morning. Yeah, it’s that good. I think it’s […]
Rafi is a brilliant mind. His words are full of character, love, respect, and he truly cares about human beings. I enjoyed reading this book because it was an empowering book packed full of helpful information from his personal experiences. Most of Rafi’s experience and knowledge was very relatable.It helped me believe in myself a […]
This book, Rafi and Klee have been lifesavers!! I can’t recommend this enough for struggling artists! It really changes how you see yourself and your place in the world!
