A self help support book for the young person who wants to choose art as a subject or a youngster who thinks art is not for him. This book shows the steps one needs to be a creative artist early on. It includes how to get over the fear of failure, develop an artist statement, how to choose a subject to paint, develop an artist's mode of seeing, develop composition, relaxation exercises for the young artist, art self critique and self promotion. The book also includes oil and pastel paintings by the author, his students, and grandfather. The book is also of value to art teachers and art therapists.