Even if you've never painted previously, it's not too late to become an expressive painter and share your art with the world! Expressive painting is easily learned, and Annie O'Brien Gonzales will lead by example, showing you a methodical process for truly making a long-held dream of painting come to life. Beginning with how to address the messages that have previously held you back, moving on to ways of organizing inspiration and trying out simple expressive techniques, then going step-by-step through the painting projects. Inspiring examples from the author will be interspersed throughout the book, along with motivating quotes and helpful sidebars.