Eating Paint: An Expressive Life

"Even though there is no one definition of what constitutes art, through Halena's victorious story, we can feel the power of art to express, heal, make sense of our experiences, resolve conflict, and give us alternative ways to grow, reinvent and feel joy."

--MAUREEN LIPPE, Former Editor of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, Author of Radical Reinvention

The expressive life of painter Halena Cline, as told to Candi S. Cross, takes us from a dramatic childhood growing up with five sisters in the rolling hills of Kentucky, to champagne-soaked art binges all over the world, hard-earned solo and group exhibits, and the emotional flashpoints of escaping a cult and risking it all. Halena's tragic and triumphant experiences are documented in staggering exploration as evidenced by each of her creations. Eating Paint showcases twenty of her most astonishing works.

Candi S. Cross is a WSJ and USA Today bestselling ghostwriter and the founder of You Talk I Write, a modern storytelling agency. Shehas co-developed more than 180 books with authors worldwide. Candi is committed to helping diverse individuals with contemporarystories that make a difference. She lives in New York City with her wife and 24/7 muse, Liza. Visit www.youtalkiwrite.com.

Halena Cline lives in Northern Kentucky and has worked as a studio artist most of her adult life. She has a studio at the PendletonArt Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Halena's work is held in many national and international collections. She produces works by using both mediums that are experimental and traditional. She also incorporates methods and techniques acquired through art conferences, travels, and cultural encounters. Halena maintains a dedication in her works to children's and women's issues and those that are vulnerable. She believes that art education is vital in the classroom and has participated in many lecturing opportunities at her alma mater of Northern KentuckyUniversity, as well as the University of Cincinnati, the Contemporary Art Center, and the Cincinnati Taft Museum.