{"product_id":"an-artists-life","title":"An Artist's Life","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAn Artist’s Life \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e métier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife’s travails bedevil Carlton. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelf-portraits grace every chapter of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Artist’s Life, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Artist’s Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913335070911,"sku":"5e5c6e54-2295-4b62-92f1-c3f68308ff4c","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/ca34796d79879120fa78c36481392278.jpg?v=1785045496","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/an-artists-life","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}