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 handson, 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.