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An Artist Empowered: define and establish your value as an artist now
Learn intuitive skills to overcome rejection. Immerse yourself in the exciting landscape of art, passion, space-time, history, dedication, intuition, and the most personal of quests--dharma, or one’s purpose in life.
Woven into the texture of this transformational primer is a firsthand field-tested compass for finding the courage, stamina, and insight to persevere as a creator. Genius is dedication.
Testimonials
“Eden Maxwell is a brilliant and passionate artist who has explored, challenged, and mastered every facet of the creative process . . . from the trenches to the mountaintops, it’s all here: a powerful and pragmatic textbook for artists of every age and stage of development; a virtual how-to for creators embarking on the spiritual voyage of a lifetime.”
“An Artist Empowered is a passionate and persuasive work of altruism. Eden Maxwell bares his soul to carry ours through the tumultuous trials of becoming a true artist . . . Eden has crafted a beacon for all of us who seek to light our creative soul.”
“An Artist Empowered is an intriguing book that uses real-life anecdotes, thought-provoking reflections, and humorous insights to explore how to create and lead a life worth living. The powerful and timeless principles make this an evocative page-turner. Read it and reap”
“An Artist Empowered is a force of nature.”
“Eden Maxwell reminds us that the Creator is the source of all talent and fulfillment, which he makes clear in his entertaining and insightful chapter: Mozart or Muzak.”
The Man with the Dog
How far would you go to discover your purpose in life, your dharma? Would you let anything stop you? Told in first person by Axel Lent who grew up on the mean streets, the episodic escapade unfolds with humor, drama, and insight.
Special note: voted a finalist in the 2016 novella literary contest by the 1888 Center for the preservation, presentation, and promotion of cultural heritage and literary arts.
I'm also honored that the prestigious international literary journal Ariel Chart has in 2020 published the first chapter of my novella, The Man with the Dog. It's a quick and enjoyable read. After reading, leave a comment at bottom of the chapter.
As a teenager, Axel who had a near death out of body experience recounts his often wild and unpredictable odyssey from LA to San Francisco to find himself. From the mansions and celebrities in the Hollywood Hills to the Greek islands, our hero a writer and failed fortune hunter encounters not only waking dreams and visions, but an array of memorable characters, including Sandra the buxom massage therapist, the toymaker and his android, the sexy Harem girl, Jacoline the erotic prima donna—and Uncle Jack, the great Zen master artist who becomes Axel’s mentor.
Will Axel find his calling? Will our hero escape the drug addled high life of Tinseltown. Will he break free from the nefarious clutches of wealthy Madame Defarge the demented new age dowager, or end up floating dead in the mansion pool like William Holden in the film, Sunset Boulevard?
“The Man with the Dog by Eden Maxwell is a spirited, entertaining, and sexy romp through time and space where our hero, Axel Lent, discovers that there are many obstacles to overcome on his mission to find his dharma, or purpose in life.
”Featuring memorable situations and a few out of body experiences, Maxwell writes with an honest voice. You can sense that Axel’s conviction comes from firsthand experience—being in the trenches. In many ways the narrative of ideas, imagery, and characters reminded me of James Thurber (Walter Mitty) meets Jack Kerouac (On the Road) meets Kurt Vonnegut (Slaughterhouse Five).”
The Magnificent Book of Kites
Whether you yearn for a simple project or an award-winning beauty, this unbeatable guide has more than 1,500 illustrations that show how to build a range of kites—including 37 of the most popular models from “bugs” to fighters. Stop there, or use the patterns as a take-off point for creating something special. With basic instructions on aerodynamics, sewing, heat-sealing, and safety. Bonus: lists of nationwide festivals, kite clubs, and stunt kiting.
Kiteworks: Explorations in Kite Building and Flying
Introduces the reader to kites by giving background information, discussing little-known facts and records, and offering various kite projects.