How to Be an Artist teaches readers how to break into the art sphere, find inspiration, and cultivate their sense of style.

How does one become an artist? What does it mean to be a successful artist?

American art critic Jerry Saltz has made these questions a hallmark of his career.

With over 15 years of experience, Saltz has served as a senior art critic and columnist at New York magazine, receiving the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2018.

Saltz's book, How to Be an Artist, is a guide filled with advice for aspiring artists, divided into a collection of 63 short chapters.

Saltz utilizes personal experiences and examples of famous artists to teach readers how to create art and expand their interests.