"Learn to combine art techniques with spirit as you discover your very own personal process of making marks. Using acrylic paint, ink, collage papers, stencils, watercolor, gel pens, paint markers and more, you'll be gently guided by twelve exercises, taking cues from the process, but carrying each in your own direction. This process, first taught by Alena Hennessey in her popular course. A Year of Painting, will help you through a timely expressive exerciswe for each month, along with seasonal check-ins"--Back cover.