'Celebrate your Creative Self' Details This book helps you act upon your artistic inspirations and joyfully appreciate the creative process. You'll develop the skills you need to express yourself and explore your favourite mediums. Step by step demos show you how too: * capture and manipulate light in your work * experiment with new and unusual painting surfaces * break the "rules" of colour composition that inhibit your creativity * create your own dynamic designs for paintings with more impact * add layers of meaning to your work with the symbolism inherent in both man made objects and natural elements * imbue your work with a touch of fantasy and recapture the magic you remember from childhood * move beyond traditional 2-dimensional painting into 3-D reconstuction * and - much much more! Once you've built up such a repertoire of skills, you'll be able to turn any idea into finished art by applying the techniques that best accommodate your inspiration. You'll also learn to tap into the deepest recesses of your creative wellspring by taking risks, getting personal and making meaningful statements with your work. No matter what your medium, or level of skill, this book can help make your artistic dreams a reality. Hard cover, ring bound. 144 pages. Price: $49.95 ($45.41) Contents Introduction and Materials 1 Encountering the White 2 Creating Your Personal Surface 3 Creating Your Personal Palette 4 Streamlining Your Design 5 Discovering Your Connection to Nature 6 Discovering Your Connection to the Man Made 7 Celebrating the Power of Play 8 Creating Your Personal Symbols 9 Walking the Creative Path Resources, Supplies, Index.