This book introduces the reader to 32 self-taught artists in the South-eastern United States. Some have already come to the attention of collectors and scholars. Many others have been unrecognised outside of their immediate neighbourhoods. What they all have in common is an unquenchable desire to make art. Often defying the expectations of family and friends, they have pursued this inspiration. In many cases, these artists began to create in response to a personal crisis. Others harboured an interest in art for many years but only had the time to create following retirement. Most were...