Making art-giving form to the images that arise in our mind`s eye, our dreams, and our everyday lives-is a form of practice through which, as with any spiritual discipline, knowledge of ourselves can ripen into wisdom. The simple act of making an image provides the container in which the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the self can be expressed and integrated. Beyond the process of art making, the image remains as a source of contemplation and continued learning. Art Is a Way of Knowing offers encouragement for anyone and everyone to explore art making in this spirit of self-discovery-plus practical instructions on materials, methods, and projects such as drawing mandalas, painting storms to express strong feelings, and constructing sculptures out of "found objects." Among the guided activities presented in the book are ways to combine journaling and image making practice the ancient skill of active imagination discover a personal myth or story recognize patterns and themes in one`s life identify and release painful memories connect with others through sharing one`s art works Interwoven with this material is the intimate story of the author`s own journey as a student, art therapist, teacher, wife, mother, and artist -- and, most of all, as a woman who discovered a profound and healing connection with her soul through making art.