Like unveiling a masterpiece, art meets poetry in this collective entitled “Skin and Soul”. It is an artistic quest for the development of self. The 11”X14” coffee table book addresses life situations from birth to death, love to loss, and obsession to possession. According to its author, “What we are is a combination of our inner conflicts and our outward experiences. Skin and Soul is a celebration of both the tragedies and victories that combined with our personal development form the beings which we eventually become. For better or for worse, it chronicles the evolution of relationships, from that 1st magical moment to the aftermath at the end. It is a vision of self love and personal reflection which seeks to touch as well as be felt. It is a vehicle which journeys into the realm of the senses, with an uncanny ability to transcend the physical and become a voyage into the emotional and the spiritual.” About growth and development, this work also features seven guest authors, whose contributions mirror the similarities in the journey of each individual being. The art collection takes the reader on a gallery journey through the emotional torrents of the author, a sensual ride that is both mentally and visually appealing, and promises to challenge you, stimulate your thinking, tug at your heart strings, draw you into its visual beauty, and leave you wondering.