Have you ever wanted to learn to draw and paint but were afraid you had no talent? This book will open your eyes to what it's all about. Talent is not required. Follow one woman's journey of discovery and share her stories of what it took to become an artist. Meet her teachers, the good and the bad. Share her years of learning from her students, and the tips and tricks it takes to be an artist. The book is divided into three parts: Hebert's personal journey; the summer she spent studying with her beloved teacher, Helen Van Wyk; and a section on how to's picked up from her favorite teachers.