ABSTRACT
Although I thought of this book originally as describing the art of art therapy, what also became apparent during the writing was the need for artistry in doing one's work . While this may seem to be a fine distinction, it is an important one. For it is possible to master the art of many things, such as piano playing, gourmet cooking, crewel embroidery, and to do them well, i.e., skillfully or competently. But to do them in such a way that people sigh when they hear one's sonatas, or eat one's mousse, or view one' s wall hangings requires something above and beyond mastery of the art form itself-something best identified as artistry.
