The Secret Dao of Art

Penned as a series of letters from a renowned artist to his child, who aspires to follow in their father's footsteps, The Secret Dao of Art imparts paradigm-breaking insight for a creatively fulfilling life. Drawing on ancient Chinese philosophy and a theory of creativity for healing, and based on the true story of a remarkable artist, this book embraces an inclusive vision of what it means to be an artist-giving transformative lessons to creators in any field on the universal way of self-discovery.The Secret Dao of Art has gained a diverse readership that includes actors, writers, musicians, and philosophers, sparking debate in underground artists' circles in China. The first edition features an accessible commentary and detailed discussion questions by behavioral health expert Bently Wood, R-CPRS."Not since Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way has a book reshaped creativity and healing so profoundly."-Dr. Charles K. Alexander, 1997 IEEE President and CEO