' With a rare gift of pure spontaneous creativity together with a sharp analytical mind and truly generous spirit, the author provides insight into her wonderful spiritual approach to art and strong underlying technical skill' Lyne Marshall is a contemporary Australian artist whose ongoing research into creative processes has inspired, comforted and supported those who seek to claim artistic vision in a natural, free and innovative way. This book addresses the artistic journey, from study to the studio and on to the gallery, a road often fraught with obstacles. Lyne takes the reader through the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of creating while pondering on the positive aspects of finding true direction and focus.