Art for the Heart is a Girl Zone book. Featuring girls' own voices in Girl Talk sidebars, the Girl Zone series is a joyful, empowering and diverse collection of books that explore topics of interest and importance to girls and young women ages 9 to 12.

When you imagine an artist, what do you see? Do you picture Picasso, Van Gogh or...yourself? Art Therapist Mary Wallace shows how anyone can be an artist. Through a series of projects, girls will explore and celebrate one of the most incredible creations in the universe -- themselves!

Art activities include:

• Art Journal. Make a unique visual journal to hold all of your artistic ideas.
• My Studio. Use your imagination to create your own art studio: the perfect place for you to relax, think, dream, and create.
• A Quilt of Me. Create an abstract self-portrait with a quilt-style collage.
• Friendship Necklace. Celebrate friendship with this beautiful beaded necklace.
• Mandala. Get in touch with your spiritual side through the ancient art of the circle.
• Spiral Weaving. Express your positive energies in a colorful spiral design.
• Illuminated Manuscript. Decorate stories and poems using this medieval technique.

Mary's clear writing, helpful tips, and carefully chosen activities are designed for any skill level. Comments from girls create a "chat room" feel, and colorful sidebars give additional information about art throughout the ages and from around the world.