The biggest roadblock to any artist's success is the intellectual brain. in this easy-to-follow guide, readers will learn to silence their enemy within so they can listen more clearly to their visual brain. It's the visual brain that allows an artist's spirit to shine through--the key to paintings that grab both the eye and the heart. with a variety of step-by-step demonstrations and thoughtful sidebars, readers will learn how to truly see as artists. They'll find sections on: -Negative space -Developing good technique -Center of interest -Value patterns These in-depth lessons will help artists of all levels improve their work and add more joy to the painting process.