The Artist's Muse

This beautiful set from professional artist and writer Betsy Dillard Stroud offers hundreds of ways to access and be inspired by your creative muse. Believing that being creative is a natural gift accessible to all, she encourages artists to unlock the creative spirit within — to inspire, to nurture, and to heal.

The book offers a series of articles that the author wrote over a four year period for Watercolor Magic magazine. Beautifully illustrated, it combines colorful stories from the author's life, inspiring quotations, and examples and insights from top artists. Also sprinkled throughout are dozens of "Challenges" designed to unlock the door of the subconscious mind, allow creative thoughts and images to emerge unedited — and then inspire action!

Also included are three decks of cards designed to stimulate and challenge artists to paint, draw, or doodle in an entirely new way. Choosing cards from the Doors of Awareness (subject), Windows of Opportunity (new technique or approach) and Circles of Growth (color) decks unlocks the door to unlimited artistic possibilities. Used along with the book or separately, artists can make their projects as simple or as complex as they want.

Whether an experienced artist or just starting out, there’s something for everyone in this enchanting, unique book.

Author – Betsy Dillard Stroud.

Hardcover shell with removable paperback book. 96 pages. 7½" × 9½".