Searching for the Artist Within

by Karlyn Holman

Taking books like The Artist's Way a step further, this guide provides a paint-and-paper approach to the quest for enhanced creativity and personal satisfaction. Why do we need to create? Searching for the Artist Within challenges artists to answer this question through stimulating prompts and hands-on, artistic exercises. Designed to build confidence, develop artistic skills, and break through creative boundaries, this guide blends warm encouragement with inspiring visual examples and insights from dozens of accomplished artists. With this liberating, no-fear approach to painting, artists will discover new things about themselves, their art, and their will to create.

Genres: Art

184 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2002

Reviews

[Gail Larson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book on watercolor that helped me actually create a painting that I was pleased with. I love the authors style.

[Andria · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorites.

[Kathee · Rating 5 out of 5]

an encouraging collection of ideas