In her first book, Mary Todd Beam taught readers how to act upon their artistic inspirations and joyfully appreciate the creative process while developing the skills they needed to express themselves through their favorite mediums.Now, readers will take their creativity to the next level by further exploring ways to use color, design, metaphors and symbols to bring that creative edge to their work.Readers will learn 26 new techniques that help them express the world they see around them and their life's experiences. As before, Beam will showcase guest artists who will share their own insights of artistic expression.