To Live, To Create, To Inspire How Art Saved My Life

The book not only details his struggles and successes but it also provides invaluable insight on how anyone can use their sense of creativity to accomplish their dreams.. Malcolm shares his practical values for success, and how art and creativity had saved his life as an at risk youth. These lessons can be applied to the readers life no matter the background, environment, or circumstances. To Live, To Create, To Inspire “How Art Saved My Life” By Malcolm McCrae Malcolm McCrae depicts his journey from sleeping in abandoned buildings in the unforgiving Ohio winters to his rise as a successful artist, educator

"I'm one of those people who can honestly say that,"There have been many instances in my life growing up in an urban environment, where I was that at-risk youth that everyone talks about, but the art and creativity saved my life." McCrae's father was an art teacher for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America while the family lived in Milwaukee. After school, McCrae would often join him in meetings. He is also a regular contributor to numerous domestic and international magazines, for which he writes art criticism. Currently Teaching is also one of McCrae's passions he also instructs workshops and classes teaching educators and young artist. Malcolm's work has been exhibited at galleries, festivals, and is now touring with the African American Contemporary Art Exhibit. Malcolm decided to follow that path and began

He used his skills to earn money for his family and to stay out of trouble. He is a full time author, speaker and artist that embraces creativity and art as a lifestyle. McCrae has produced a number of instructional videos and books that has inspired a new generation of artists. After school, McCrae would often join him in meetings. Currently Teaching is also one

Inspirational Incredible inspirational story. Highly recommend reading!!!. Nancy Andrzejczak said Recommend for teens who like to hear stories of how. This book was very inspiring to my teenage grandson. Recommend for teens who like to hear stories of how young adults triumph over adversity.. "Message from someone that know's the artist personally and this book is more fictional than truth." according to Maria. Scam Alert- Message from someone that know's the artist personally and this book is more fictional than truth.A word of advice to all consumers, educators, and community leaders, I have worked with Mr. McCrae in Milwaukee , WI and he is a scam artist.How can someone be considered a subject matter expert when he/she has no long term experience and/or training? Mr. McCrae has very little actual experience; working with youth, or facilitating a functional youth base program, yet he claims to be a "profound speaker on Inspiring Youth Through Urban Art". I know teachers, nonprofit executives, social workers, Ju