"Comparable only to the notes of Leonardo and Sir Joshua." - George Bellows. Inspiring essays, lectures, and notes by a gifted teacher embody both his practical painting techniques and his belief that the joy of the creative process is...

First published in 1923, "The Art Spirit," by famed artist and teacher Robert Henri, has been an important and influential guide to aspiring artists for nearly one hundred years. Born Robert Henry Cozad in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1865, Henri...