"This exceptional synthesis of the arts and sciences offers a torrent of insights and intuitions woven carefully together with their philosophical, scientific, and personal roots. Endless fun and enlightenment may be had by harvesting some of the fruits of that lifelong creative quest for understanding." Bill Phillips, Cognitive Psychologist and Theoretical Neuroscientist; Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, Scotland; author of The Cooperative Neuron"Practical, insightful, and engaging, this book distils a lifetime of discovery into a profound understanding of how creativity works, offering fresh inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their creative life." Mark Gibbs, BSc (Hons), BA (Hons), ARBSA, Artist and teacher, UK"It's rare to find a book that communes with the artist's soul and stimulates the scientist's mind. Francis has managed to create a work that resonates on multiple levels a true revolution in thought." Heidi Anderson, LCSW, PsyD,Life and Empowerment Coach, Cambridge, USA"Francis Pratt offers new ways of thinking about creativity in all domains that are grounded in a lifetime of in-depth research into the dynamics of how the brain mediates artistic skills. His ability to expand our understanding of a subject that has been studied and written about throughout history is a major feat."Sarah Elliott, MFAProfessor of Studio Art at the University of New Hampshire, USA
