If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an artist, this is a great place to start. The author offers practical and philosophical advice for people interested in devoting their lives to creating art. The information is thoughtful and deep, but presented in a casual and easy-to-understand way. Plus, the illustrations scattered throughout the book really enhance the reading experience by providing context and charm. This is a warm hug of a book and a perfect dose of encouragement for anyone who is or aspires to be an artist, whether professionally or to enrich their lives. I received an advanced digital copy of this book to read ahead of the publication date, and halfway through, I decided to purchase a physical copy for my home library.

So your goal is Becoming an Artist. But you have no idea how to begin. And you need a bit, or a lot, of encouragement.

First, what should you make? A drawing, a painting, a sculpture (wow, I’m impressed by your ambition), or something else completely. Actually, what is art? Is it a banana taped to a wall (that sold for millions to a tech bro recently)? According to this book, art is what you create. You don’t have to sell it, put it in a gallery, or really even display it. It is just what you create. What you bring into the world. What you call art yourself. Your dinner plate of food can be art if you want it to be.

Next, how to begin. The author suggests drawing the real life around you. Take photos to draw from if that life is moving fast. Drawing objects from your imagination is the next stage—not the first. Though of course if you already have original art, that’s art too. But expand your horizons beyond what you like to draw and draw literally everything to increase your skill level. The author also encourages artists (that’s you!) to spend one hour a day drawing something. Every day. Even if it takes a hundred drawings to get one good one. In fact, don’t even worry about creating “good art”. Just start creating something.

I love this book. I was much happier creating (what I realized was mostly bad art later) rather than just thinking about what would be the perfect artist creation. That is the author’s point too (along with Nike), just do it. And use whatever tool you need. Tracing, using rulers or photos, and mixing media are all fine. Do what you need to do. Becoming an Artist not only encourages, it also empowers the artist within you to jump out and create something new. 5 stars and a favorite! This is a book everyone should read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Hay House for providing me with an advanced review copy.

'Becoming an Artist' isn't your typical art how-to book, instead it's an excellent collection of advice and anecdotes from a practicing artist with a varied career background.

Scott Christian Sava is a popular artist on YouTube and TikTok, and I was excited to find his book available on NetGalley (thank you NetGalley and Hay House for providing an eARC of this title in exchange for an honest review). Scott's videos focus on the process of art creation, and he is always honest in showing both his failures and successes. The same themes follow through in 'Becoming an Artist', and as someone who has seen many of his videos, I found that his authorial voice was so strong that I could actually read the book in his voice. The book is broken into 30 chapters, which are short and snappy (the longest is only 10 pages), feeling reminiscent of the author's online short-form video content. While the chapters do have connections and a natural flow between chapters, you can also easily jump in at any individual chapter if there's a specific area you want to know more about. The advice given is excellent, and has a strong focus on breaking down perceived barriers to anyone wanting to become an artist, while containing many related stories and anecdotes from Scott's life (and a specific trip to New York that you are introduced to at the beginning of the book, and is the source of the majority of the illustrations included).

I'm in my thirties and have already been considering myself an "artist" for well over a decade, but I still found a lot to learn and appreciate in 'Becoming an Artist'. Some of the commentary and advice will ring true stronger for people at specific stages in their art journeys (i.e., Chapter 15 will give more to artists still in their compulsory schooling years, as it focuses on how to deal with art teachers that you might not like or are genuinely bad), but there really is something in this book for every artist to take away. I'm currently working on coming out of a two-year long art block, and found many ideas that I'm excited to try from this book. I especially appreciated the rawness with which the author spoke of the times he felt he had failed, and even his own decade long period of not creating art. Making mistakes is core to creating art, but it is something that isn't acknowledged enough in the polished world of social media art sharing that exists today.

I absolutely recommend 'Becoming an Artist' to anyone who wants to get into art, is already well into their journey, and even those who are just curious about everything that goes into becoming an artist. I'm excited to get myself a physical copy in the future, and hopefully have Scott draw me some hair!*

*The book contains a page at the start of the book specifically designed for the author to draw hair on the character depicted there, if you ever have the opportunity to meet him in person. I love this idea!

Book Review: *Becoming an Artist* by Scott Christian Sava

Rating: 4 Stars

If you've ever stumbled upon Scott Christian Sava’s TikTok or YouTube channels, you already know him as the internet’s beloved “art dad.” His new book, *Becoming an Artist*, feels like sitting down for a heart-to-heart with Scott himself—warm, encouraging, and full of genuine dad-energy that instantly puts you at ease.

The book isn’t a traditional how-to on drawing or mastering superheroes; instead, it’s a comforting guide for anyone who’s ever doubted their artistic worth or feared failure. Scott tackles those nagging questions we all have: Is it cheating to find shortcuts in art? Am I too old to start creating? Will I ever like what I make? And the answers are refreshingly honest—no cheating in art, age is just a number, liking your art is a journey (not a constant), and yes, your skills can improve with patience and practice.

What really shines through is Scott’s emphasis on the messy, imperfect process of making art. He champions the idea of embracing failure and self-doubt as natural parts of growth. His voice has the gentle kindness of Mister Rogers combined with the laid-back warmth of Bob Ross, making you feel like creativity is not just for the prodigies, but for everyone willing to give it a shot.

The book is peppered with over 50 charming black-and-white watercolor illustrations and sprinkled with Scott’s personal stories and playful detours that make reading it feel like flipping through a thoughtful sketchbook. It’s part pep talk, part memoir, and part creative manifesto rolled into one.

I was instantly drawn in by the striking cover—so inviting and joyful—and as I flipped through the pages, Scott’s familiar voice from his videos resonated strongly. His dad-like encouragement flows through every chapter, guiding readers from gathering inspiration and materials all the way to considering art as a career without pressure or pretense.

Whether you’re just picking up a pencil for the first time in years or you’re a seasoned artist feeling burned out, *Becoming an Artist* offers a refreshing reminder: art is about being weird, imperfect, and delightfully human. It’s permission to create without fear—a gift that Scott generously shares with over four million followers worldwide.

If you’re looking for a book that feels like a supportive friend cheering you on, this one deserves a solid four stars. It inspires, it comforts, and most importantly, it reminds us all why we fell in love with art in the first place.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

This book really is about becoming an artist, in the fullest sense.

It’s a book of encouragement rooted in courageousness, kindness, and authenticity that demystifies the prestigious titles of “art” and “artist”, and grounds the creative process in reality. And the reality is, art is for everyone.

Scott pulls from his personal experiences as an artist with a playful, honest lens. His writing style is conversational, quite literally: after having spent many mornings enjoying his YouTube livestreams, I can confidently say that this book is written unmistakably in his voice.

His humility, conscientiousness, and genuine care for his fellow human beings comes through strongly throughout the book. The publisher’s reference to Bob Ross and Mister Rogers really hits home!

I challenge you to read this book and still continue to doubt your own artistic becoming.

On a personal note: although I do paint, most of my creative work is in writing, and this book still resonates. In fact, it was only upon reading it that I realized how much influence Scott has had on my own creativity. Becoming an Artist will continue to be a treasured creative companion!

I’m grateful to have received an ARC, provided by NetGalley and Hay House LLC, for this review. Thank you!

I've been following Scott on YouTube for some time now, and have grown to really love the way he presents himself and shares different aspects of his creative life. This book follows with his videos in the sense that he shares his view of being an artist with the same compassionate approach. His personality and voice come through very clearly in his words, which is wonderful; it makes for a very warm and approachable book.

Each chapter tackles a different question that Scott has been asked over the years; he responds with a great deal of consideration without hiding from the harder answers. I have been around long enough to see artists who are afraid to admit that being an artist isn't always about following your dreams and creating pretty things. Scott has no problem with this, and when the question calls for it, he discusses some of the less pleasant sides of art as a career. I appreciate that immensely.

I also greatly enjoyed seeing a number of his drawings in the book, and I think both fans and newcomers will enjoy his art. They are interspersed in a way that they rarely get in the way of reading, although it did happen a couple of times where the picture caused a sentence to run onto the next page. Meaning that you would either have to skip the pic to finish the sentence or hope you remember the sentence after taking in the art. It isn't a big deal or book-breaking, but something you should be aware of if, like me, you occasionally find that annoying.

Overall, I think this is a great book for artists who are either considering art as a career, as it doesn't sugarcoat the realities, or for those already trying to make a career out of it, because they will likely connect with at least some, if not all, of what is discussed.

A book with a very unique art style for the cover, I knew I would need to read it as soon as I saw it. Scoot is someone who has been doing art his whole life, working with Sega, Atari, Star Trek, Mortal Combat, and Spiderman comics as well as creating a movie called Animal Crackers. He started making TikToks to reach out to more artistic people, and get his work out there more. He's also autistic, but like all artists, he didn't ever feel worthy of the attention. So he made a book, so that artists can feel less alone in the world they're making for themselves, that the thoughts and feeling you have are valid.

After spending a week in New York to make the art for his new book, he learned that not only should you draw everything all the time, and that even bad art is still art. And the first thing we learn, is why we make art. Don't be afraid of reference photos, and that there's no cheating, and also no rules when making art. Do whatever you like. That's the rule. Artists are not in competition with each other, and we need to have each others backs. And most of all, remember that good artists borrow, and great artists steal; meaning that they learn from each other to get better.

This is the first book I have started and finished, i n a long time! And, boy it felt good.
If you have been following scott on social media, or youtube, this book is pretty much everything he says there, but everything really well compiled and much more "ordered" than randomly watching his videos.
The book was an absolute pleasure to read, and so very wholesome. I also really enjoyed looking at all the paintings that are included in the book and hope to maybe practice and learn from them.
The book, while titled, "Becoming an artist" spoke to me deeply on a spiritual level.. I am an academician who likes to paint and do origami, etc. I wil say, things that he says in this book go well beyond becoming an artist. It is genuine, great life advice, written in an extremely wholesome manner. I enjoyed every minute of reading this book and eagerly look forward to getting my physical copy

This is a great looking book and full of useful and accessible advice and tips. Scott Christian Sava gives lots of examples showing how and where he draws while encouraging the reader to get out their sketchbook and get drawing.
The illustrations in the book are very inspiring and by the time I had finished, I was keen to grab my pens and get out and sketch!

I got to know Scott Christisn Sava through his TikTok videos. I was an “artist” just starting out, after choosing early retirement during Covid RIFs. The first thing I learned from Scott was I could drop the quotation marks around the word artist. If I was creating, I was an artist. 


In his new book, “Becoming an Artist,” Scott's voice from his TikTok and YouTube videos comes through loud and clear. If you've watched any of his videos, you will love his book. His kind voice and Dad-love permeate every page of his book. 


Chapters guide the reader through everything from finding inspiration and materials to create art all the way through considering art as a career. Scott's illustrations throughout are beautiful and inspiring. The book may not make me a better artist, but it made me a more confident one.

An excellent book on how to approach being an artist. Sava's book is not about artist technique, but about attitude. He delves into the questions of how one should carve out an art career and provides a lot of useful advice for both the artist just starting out and established artists. New artists, however, will probably find the advice most useful.

I love this book! I love this author and how he posits himself in the book, while telling others what to do, lol. This is a how-to book with voice, which you do not often see.

This is an art book with a difference: it's full of advice for beginner artists and also those further ahead in their journey, written from the author's heart.

If you follow Scott Christian Sava on social media, you'll already know what a kind, gentle person he is, and how much he encourages artists of all levels.

The narrative is perfect for anyone who has any doubts about their art (most of us?), and feels like a friend's pep talk to help you find your courage to either start or continue.

There are also plenty of illustrations made by the author on a trip to New York, along with anecdotes about his insecurities and struggles during the trip.

A well-written book that shows the real side of being an artist, the struggles, the feeling of imposter syndrome, and the love-hate experience of creating art, but it is also full of positive messages and encouragement that show how becoming an artist is worth every moment. Highly recommended!

I first was introduced to Scott when I saw him on YouTube shorts telling stories. I’m so glad he wrote this book.

I never usually leave reviews for non-fiction books, I think sometimes we take what we need or have wildly differing opinions on someone's lived experiences... But I loved this book.

Scott Christian Sava is the internet's supportive "art dad." He regularly posts his creative processes and thoughts online. Sava writes about his challenges and doubts alongside his successes. I especially liked his talk around burnout and feeling uninspired. It was like reading a pep talk to newbies and seasoned artists. I loved the illustrations and perspectives throughout the layout, they read like a little comic.

I grew up drawing and doodling everyday and somehow after a degree in design always felt like any artwork I created needed to be polished and perfect, so I avoided making anything really fun. I've been trying to get back into daily drawing as a habit and I ate this book up. I highlighted so many little quotes and ideas.

My favorite chapters were Chapter 3: Draw something everyday, Chapter 5-6 use any tools and the process of making lots of bad art and 12: Passion is more important than talent or training.

I highly recommend this arc to any creative.

Rating: 5⭐
Release date: November 25, 2025

Thanks to @netgalley @hayhouse for the ARC.

Your Permission Slip to Fail: Finding Joy and Acceptance in the Creative Process

Becoming an Artist by Scott Christian Sava is the ultimate guide for the creative soul held captive by perfectionism and self-doubt. I love these themes of learning to embrace failure, navigate self-doubt, and overcome internal fears. Sava offers a book that is an absolute triumph of encouragement, focusing not on technical mastery, but on embracing failure and rediscovering the sheer joy of creating art. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt blocked creatively, or stared at a blank page and felt frozen by fear.

This book is incredibly accessible and welcoming to anyone who wants to create, draw, and sketch. I loved how he dispels misconceptions about art and insecurities, and helps share a message of empowerment. I sincerely wish I had this type of book when I was younger. For anyone who is burned out or those struggling with self-doubt, this book serves as a therapeutic reminder that the journey is the reward.

Like a true creative mentor, Sava writes with genuine kindness. I love his encouraging messages, which help move you past crippling questions like "Will I ever like my art?" I love all his illustrations throughout the book, especially when he shares his witty observations while people watching. He truly gives you the tools to let go of impossible standards, embrace experimentation, and discover your unique creative voice.

Becoming an Artist is a warm, essential hug for anyone on a creative journey. It is your official permission slip to fail, try again, and finally experience the fun and peace that comes with just making stuff. This would make an incredible gift idea for any creative in your life.

Thank you to Hay House for an advanced reader copy of this book for review consideration via NetGalley. This review is voluntary. All opinions are my own.

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Huge thanks to NetGalley and Hay House LLC for the ARC of this wonderfully inspiring and heartfelt book.

Becoming an Artist by Scott Christian Sava isn’t just a guide—it’s more like sitting down with a friend who truly gets what it means to be creative. It’s warm, funny, and deeply encouraging, filled with gorgeous illustrations and honest reflections about what it means to make art in a sometimes chaotic world.

From the very first pages, Sava’s words feel like a gentle nudge (or sometimes a full-on cheer) to just create. As he writes:

“Encourage you to make art.
Encourage you to try something new.
Encourage you to create something that brings more beauty in this world.
Encourage you to be true to yourself.
Encourage you to feel all the feels and not be ashamed.
Encourage you to be confident enough to, hopefully, convince others to do the same.”

That passage alone made me stop and smile. It perfectly captures the heart of this book—permission to be yourself, to experiment, and to make something simply because it brings you joy.

And then there’s this quote that completely won me over:

“You can decide to be an artist. Right here. Right now. You have all the power and authority to proclaim yourself an artist. With absolute certainty and with all the benefits and pedigree that accompanies the prestigious title of ‘artist’.”

That line hit me right in the creative soul—it’s such a powerful reminder that art doesn’t come from credentials or validation; it comes from the decision to begin.

Also, I have to mention the T. rex skeleton drawing—I absolutely loved it! It’s playful, detailed, and full of life, just like the rest of the book.

Overall, Becoming an Artist is a beautiful love letter to creativity. Whether you’ve been making art for years or are just finding your footing, this book will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to create something of your own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — a warm, encouraging, and joy-filled reminder that anyone can be an artist if they’re brave enough to say, “I am one.”

I enjoyed this book a lot. It was vary helpfull and the advise is vary good. I is written in more of a stream of consciousness which makes it feel much easyer to read and adds a sense of warmth to the text. You can clearly tell that this was written by some one with lots of art experience.

I received an arc from Netgalley in exchange for giving an honest review.

Becoming an artist is a book about just that. Scott Christian Sava answers questions about being an artist which he has done for quite awhile, including sharing videos online. Questions like “Is Tracing okay?” and many more.

I was a fan of Scott Christian Sava before I picked up this book. It’s exactly why I was ecstatic to see this book on Net galley. I’ve seen him on social media and I’ve loved how he draws hair. It’s the one thing I think about when talking about him. He draws beautiful hair. Though this book is not about hair it has beautiful drawings on a trip to New York. I thoroughly enjoyed his drawings and found it cool to see things like normal people being drawn by him.

The writing in the book was also a joy to read. I liked hearing the opinion of an artist whose art I highly enjoy. Throughout the book Scott Christian Sava is very encouraging about anyone being able to do art. The book made me want to go pick up a pen and start sketching.

There were parts in this that had me breaking out into laughter. A lot of the book feels like a mentor is sitting me down and talking to me about drawing bad drawings or art needing to be just art.

I highly recommend this book especially if you’ve seen his videos. If you haven't it still may interest you if you’re into art. It could give you a needed pep talk or answer you’re burning questions.

Hi, I'm a college student here who stumbled upon this site after Mr. Scott's announcement on Youtube. I may not be able to finish the book (I skimmed at almost every page though, screw the college workload), but even only from there, I had already seen how much love the author has for co-artists, especially us beginners about to begin in their art journey. It was as if Mr. Scott had stolen all our deeply hidden artist thoughts in our brains without our notice, and poured all his glorious artist wisdom in responding to it, in a form of a book. For all artists out there, I am certain this is the type of book that you would be reading throughout your artist life-- in a burst of excitement, you'd find yourself finishing the book in a day! Then, time will pass where it's untouched. But by the time an artist dilemma hits you, you'd find yourself reading the book again... reflecting further, in a deeper way than how you were before. Mr. Scott's insights after decades of working on art is truly a wisdom to hold on to for artists, and it was written thought-provokingly. That said, I am looking forward to the future books from Mr. Scott.

Thank you so much for your love towards humanity and its art, Mr. Scott Christian Sava.

***I received a free advance reader copy via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own***

First let me start by saying I’m a subscriber to Scott’s YouTube channel. I tried not to let this influence me and read this book as if I’d never heard of him. Scott’s conversational tone made this a very easy book to read and I found it very comforting and inspiring. It was written in such a way that made it feel like a pep talk which I desperately needed. There are no tutorials here but there are a lot of beautiful urban sketches created during his short trip to NYC specifically for this book.

No single art medium or technique is the focus of the book so I believe every artist would benefit from giving it a read. I highly recommend

Becoming an Artist by Scott Christian Sava

9/10

I recently had the privilege (by virtue of being on an email list, so don’t get too excited) of reading an advance copy of internet “Art Dad” Scott Christian Sava’s upcoming book, Becoming an Artist. As this is such an unusual circumstance for me—and, let’s face it, book club is dead—I’ve decided to do a more in-depth review than usual. It helps that this sort of book doesn’t have much of a narrative to spoil!

First, let me give you the highlights the way I usually do.

Becoming an Artist is part art guide, part self-help book, and part autobiography. As Sava himself says, this book won’t teach you how to draw. Instead, it teaches you how to overcome some of the hurdles that artists face. More than anything, it’s designed to encourage artists. I highly recommend this book to any artist who feels stuck in a rut. It’s also good for young artists who are intimidated by the horror stories of their elders.

As for who shouldn’t read this book, that’s a more difficult question. I suppose anyone who dislike’s Sava’s videos would probably dislike the book as well. His writing style very closely mimics his speech, so it’s a similar, albeit longer, experience to watching his shorts. I’d also say that anyone who is dismissive of advice or dislikes being told what to do, no matter how gently, should steer clear. Like I said, this is part self-help book.

For content warnings, there really isn’t much to say.

Brief mentions of war, politics, and oppression
Discussions of Imposter Syndrome
… That’s about it, honestly
Now, if all you were interested in was the extremely surface level stuff, you are free to click away. From this point on, it’s going to be more like a Book Club article.

So, my experience with Sava’s art is much like anyone else’s. I found his videos on YouTube Shorts, I enjoyed the way he drew long, flowing hair, and I was immediately envious of his grasp of watercolors. After watching for a while, I bought one of his posters and subscribed to the mailing list for his book.

Imagine my surprise when the offer for digital review copies was sent out. I haven’t been active on this site for… a while, but I missed writing my little book reviews, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity to get back into it.

So, I’m gonna start with some nitpicks, and then get to the good stuff!

Nitpick number 1! There are multiple points in the book where he conflates empathy and compassion. Friendly reminder for everyone, empathy means feeling what other people feel. Compassion is wanting to relieve suffering. I know it’s pedantic, but I hate when people act like empathy is always a good thing.

My father is one of the most empathetic people I know. Consequently, he pushes people away as much as possible in order to get distance from their emotions. He feels what they feel, and he doesn’t want to deal with it. That’s not compassionate by any stretch! (Don’t get me wrong, I love my dad, but his social life is basically nonexistent because of this).

It also creates a bit of confusion later in the book where he says empathy to mean empathy, when all previous times it was used to mean compassion.

Nitpick number 2, the book is a tad repetitive. There are several times where a huge chunk of a chapter is just rephrasing the theme of the previous chapter. Now, this has its uses. It reinforces ideas and connects the chapters thematically. It, theoretically, leads to a very cohesive book.

In practice, this is going to be divisive. Some readers are just going to get bored and frustrated by all this repetition. I found myself skimming parts and having to reread on occasion because it was too similar to what I just read, and I really liked this book!

Overlap between chapters isn’t a problem, but in a book this short, it can feel kind of redundant.

Okay, that’s the negative out of the way. Prepare for the gush-fest!

Like I said before, the book is written in the same style that Sava speaks. That means it’s intimately familiar to fans of his videos. It makes the book, which is also rather short, accessible to Sava’s usual audience. Fans of short-form videos often bounce right off this kind of book, but the style makes it more welcoming.

And it’s extremely welcoming. I felt like I should be curled up in an armchair with a cup of cocoa (I’m not a tea fan), listening to soothing music and the rain outside. It’s cozy. The blurb on the back compares Sava to Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers, and it’s so right!

I’m an artist. I don’t really talk about that here, but I write, draw, paint, and even sculpt a little. I love art, but despite that, I can’t tell you the last time I sat down to work on a big project. Work got in the way, chores got in the way, my other hobbies got in the way. And, to be honest, I just hadn’t felt all that inspired. I would do the occasional short or simple piece and that was it.

Two days after starting this book, I finally began a project I’d had planned for ages. That’s how inspiring it is! The way Sava talks about art makes you want to make art, even when he’s discussing the negatives!

That’s another thing; he doesn’t shy away from the drawbacks. He tries to help you overcome them. The book talks at length about how to find inspiration, overcome the fear of starting, and deal with Imposter Syndrome. There’s a whole chapter dedicated to that feeling artists get where they can’t look at their own work because all they see is the flaws. That should be discouraging, but that’s the chapter that got me to break out the canvases and commit to this large project.

Sava says more than once that the goal of this book is to encourage. In fact, he says it’s the goal of art for him. And I’d say that, without a doubt, he succeeded. Becoming an Artist is the most inspiring book I’ve ever read, and I think most artists who read it will feel the same.

If you start reading it and bounce of the writing style, I’d suggest watching a couple of Sava’s videos and trying again. The contents of the book are well worth a second attempt.

This is such a wonderful book from such a wonderful artist. Scott is such an inspiration and his personality really shows through in this book. I've been watching his videos for a good few years now and he's taught me so much about art (and life too). I totally would recommend this book, I absolutely loved reading it and will definitely be reading it again.

I've read about a quarter of this book so far, and I can already tell I love it. It's full of insights every artist (and anyone creative) needs to hear -inspiring, beautifully written, and thoughtfully presented. I'm holding off on the rest so I can experience the physical copy for the first time, highlight my favorite lines, and fill it with page flags. I can't wait to finish it this way when it's released!

From the cover to the ending, I really enjoyed reading this book. Scott's voice and person (or at least persona) really comes through the page. I am trying to become an artist myself, and this book has given me advice that while I already know due to being intermediate and having many people who are extremely supportive of my dream job (as chaotic as it will be), is incredibly useful to have said and repeated to readers of all levels, as going back to the basics in art can help someone improve. Though even if you are looking for new advice, this book has so much that you'll pick up something. Also I will be taking in the "draw everything every day" advice. I also saw some of myself in Scott, as I am also autistic. I also really enjoyed the pictures in between the reading, as it helped break up the text wall that my mind has for many books.

Also sidenote: I demand a video of him drawing/panting Oreon the Barbarian if he hasn't already. I wanna know how he would draw/paint him now. IDK why I love Oreon so much, I know none of his character. But I wanna know more about him.

Scott is one of my favourite artists ever, and this book definitely reflects his best skills and personality and this is totally worth the buy

Very nice! This book is a wonderful and inspiring guide for anyone who dreams of becoming an artist. It’s beautifully written, full of warmth, encouragement, and hope. The author reminds readers that creativity is a journey, not a destination, and that persistence and self-belief matter more than perfection. I especially loved the personal stories and gentle advice that made me feel supported and motivated to keep creating. The tone is uplifting and honest, making it perfect for artists at any stage. I finished the book feeling inspired, confident, and ready to pursue my artistic path with renewed passion. Highly recommended!

From the dialogue on his social media channels comes the wit and wisdome of Scott Christian Sava. Now I may be a little biased, but this book is a wonderful read on the journey to becoming an artist...and coming into your own as well. I am not traditionally an artist, but this book has information and application across more than just art. The messages can apply to different journey's one goes through in life!
Come for the art...stay for the kindess, love and encouragement!