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Combat stress and anxiety and release your own inner creative with
this beautiful mindful watercolour book. In this simple and vibrant
guide, hugely popular Instagram muse @TerryRunyan explores the art
of watercolour through the lens of mindfulness, presenting
activities and projects which you can paint along with as you allow
your creative side to flourish. This watercolour guide is easy and
accessible for beginners, as Runyan gently delves into the basics
of the artform, starting with simple techniques which you can
follow along with, as well as presenting some fun projects ideas
for painters to explore. Alongside beautiful examples of the
techniques and styles explored in the book, Runyan also encourages
readers to practice mindfulness as they paint, and explores the
ways in which art can be used to help improve mental health.
Exploring the idea of 'perfectly imperfect watercolours', Runyan
places emphasis on self-expression and allowing yourself to make
mistakes. Painting Happiness also includes fun projects for readers
to try at home, including: Turning blobs into birds Creating wild
hairstyles Experimenting with different prompts to paint at least
one thing a day From technical skills and notes on materials to
insight into the creative process, this book has everything you
need to start flourishing in watercolour.
Become a Pokemon drawing expert in this ultimate step-by-step
guide! Want to become a Pokemon drawing expert? Then look no
further! This ultimate How to Draw includes simple, step-by-step
instructions for creating masterpieces of classic characters from
every Pokemon region - from Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, and
of course, Pikachu! Also featuring new characters for the Galar
Region.
Colours of Art takes the reader on a journey through history via 80
carefully curated artworks and their palettes. For these pieces,
colour is not only a tool (like a paintbrush or a canvas) but the
fundamental secret to their success. Colour allows artists to
express their individuality, evoke certain moods and portray
positive or negative subliminal messages. And throughout history
the greatest of artists have experimented with new pigments and new
technologies to lead movements and deliver masterpieces. But as
something so cardinal, we sometimes forget how poignant colour
palettes can be, and how much they can tell us. When Vermeer
painted The Milkmaid, the amount of ultramarine he could use was
written in the contract. How did that affect how he used it? When
Turner experimented with Indian Yellow, he captured roaring flames
that brought his paintings to life. If he had used a more ordinary
yellow, would he have created something so extraordinary? And how
did Warhol throw away the rulebook to change what colour could
achieve? Structured chronologically, Colours of Art provides a fun,
intelligent and visually engaging look at the greatest artistic
palettes in art history - from Rafael's use of perspective and
Vermeer's ultramarine, to Andy Warhol's hot pinks and Lisa Brice's
blue women. Colours of Art offers a refreshing take on the subject
and acts as a primer for artists, designers and art lovers who want
to look at art history from a different perspective.
Experience the soothing power of adult coloring with these
intricate animal tangles created by New York Times bestselling
illustrator and master of the abstract Zen style Angela Porter!
Zentangle is a fun and relaxing art form that has emerged in the
last decade. Its free-form style, abstract images, and repetitive
patterns all unite to create elaborate and soothing illustrations.
This method has been said to increase mindfulness and aid in
relaxation while simultaneously expressing creativity an ideal
remedy for stress. Animals and nature are believed to have similar
antistress properties. Combining this idea with the Zen style,
bestselling illustrator Angela Porter takes you on a relaxing
journey through the wilderness in this breathtaking collection that
will help you de-stress and decompress. Featured are forty-nine
beautiful designs for you to color and decorate each weaving
together intricate swirling patterns and other geometric shapes to
form some of your favorite members of the animal kingdom. As an
added bonus, the pages are perforated and printed on one side,
making it simple for you to remove and display your finished
masterpieces. Instead of wasting your time with generic designs,
color on the wild side with Angela Porter's Zen Doodle Animal
Tangles. Whether you love cats, dogs, fish, birds, or even bears,
this coloring book has them all. It's great for animal lovers and
colorists alike!
Color fantastic florals and a gathering of garden animals in this
travel-sized coloring companion. Relaxing in the garden with a hot
cup of tea and the sound of birds chirping is enough to melt stress
away. Similarly, adult coloring provides an artistic outlet for the
anxiety that comes with daily life. However, it's often restricted
to an oversized page that requires a large surface to color.
Creative Mindfulness: Delightful Gardens brings you travel-sized
illustrations of beautiful gardens to help you de-stress virtually
anywhere. Explore a variety of inspiring floral and animal designs
to color at home or on the go. Twenty-four black-and-white
illustrations, printed on perforated pages so that each can be
removed to share or display, await your artistic touch! Each page
is comprised of sturdy art stock that accommodates any coloring
medium whether your preference is markers, crayons, colored
pencils, or pens. This book is must-have for those seeking a way to
find tranquility in their lives, artists looking to improve their
craft, or those simply wanting to give the gift of coloring. The
features of this book include: Twenty-four original black-and-white
designs for your coloring pleasure, printed on single-sided
perforated pages High-quality, sturdy paper that can withstand
travel and wear-and-tear Perfectly sized illustrations to fit in
pockets and bags If you're in need of a quiet and lush escape,
Creative Mindfulness: Delightful Gardens is a must-have. In a
setting of peace, these comforting designs are guaranteed to
provide hours of creative relaxation and rejuvenation for
colorists. Grab your colored pencils and de-stress. Fill your days
with color and the captivating beauty of a garden anywhere!
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