They Called Me the Brush Slinger: Creating a Career in Art offers valuable information and insight into the life of an artist. Author Hall Groat Sr. provides an overview of marketing skills necessary to succeed in the art world, and his tales of both the bright and dark sides of being a self-employed artist serve as a reality check for anyone planning a career in art. Following the artist around the world on his wonderful journey full of soul searching and hilarious experiences makes this book a fun read for art lovers and students of all ages.