You don't need to have special talents to start your career and succeed in this - proves Leonid Tishkov, one of the best contemporary Russian artists. Who is the artist? What does he need to be creative? How to find and develop your creative self? - you will find in this book a look from the inside. The author shares his own story, observations and advice, complementing the fascinating narrative with parables and facts from the life of great masters. The book is generously illustrated with significant works and photographs from the artist's personal archive. It will inspire and support on the creative path everyone who is interested in contemporary art, drawing, book design, creative performances, and those who do not dare, but want to try themselves in creativity.