A Great Book for Artists

Just a quick note about a book I've been leisurely making my way through that is totally phenomenal. It's called "Taking Flight: Inspiration and Techniques to Give Your Creative Spirit Wings," by Kelly Rae Roberts. I found it in Borders and knew it was a keeper.

The fact that the author is a social-worker-turned-artist is no doubt part of the book's appeal. She gets to the heart of those creative road block issues we all face: fear, insecurity, and being true to oneself. The book alternates between profound yet down-to-earth discussion (like a session with a really good therapist) and actual how-to exercises for making the beautiful collage work that she and her contributing artists feature throughout the book.

It's one of those books you really want to spend a long time with, savoring every page. Check it out.