The definitive guide to creating with passion, getting accepted to art school, earning scholarships and thriving as an artist. Drawing on more than twenty-five years of experience preparing students for art school, Crawford shares her strategies for success in , a process that her students describe as life-changing. provides a clear framework outlining how to become the ideal art school candidate, create with passion, and enjoy the process. provides a step-by-step program for clearly outlining artistic and creative goals. It identifies ten key ingredients of a successful art school application, reviews ten strategies for maximizing vitality and creativity, explores the powerful stages of the creative process, and introduces a myriad of ways to create a unique and exceptional portfolio worthy of scholarship, along with several other essential components that contribute to success as an artist at post-secondary school and beyond.