{"product_id":"an-artists-life-9798991174824","title":"An Artist's Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Artist's Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\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\u003cem\u003e métier \u003c\/em\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife's travails bedevil Carlton.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-portraits grace every chapter of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Artist's Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\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. \u003cem\u003eAn Artist's Life\u003c\/em\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\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Art Dock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798991174824\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d","brand":"Carlton Davis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45419173544117,"sku":"9798991174824","price":38.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d9a378de-6794-4afb-8e7f-1d9ceac65081.jpg?v=1748391141","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/an-artists-life-9798991174824","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}