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Painting Calm: Connect to nature through the art of watercolour
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Painting Calm: Connect to nature through the art of watercolour

Inga Buividavice
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Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buivadavice. Art therapy and the act of painting is widely acknowledged to bringpositive mental health benefits, as it helps us centre ourselves, focus our intentions and engage creatively with the world around us. This beautiful guided watercolour book combines these aspects with the healing powers of nature to take you on a journey toward peace and tranquility. Even if you have no experience with watercolours or painting, Painting Calm’s accessible and easy-to-follow prompts will allow you to express yourself and create with ease and joy. Gather inspiration from artist Inga Buivadavice’s beautiful illustrations, designed to capture an emotional connection with the natural world through texture and colour, as you explore: An overview of watercolour painting supplies and how to use them Basic watercolour techniques and colour theory Exercises for finding inspiration in nature Seasonal projects that include painting trees, leaves, flowers, natural light and patterns found in nature Tips for building a creative practice Discover your inner artist – and forge a new and powerful relationship to nature – in this calming project book, as you watercolour your way to mindful wellbeing.
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From Petal to Pattern
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From Petal to Pattern

Michelle Parascandolo
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Find beauty and happiness in nature and create beautiful drawings and prints with this stunning guide to the mindful art of drawing floral patterns. Drawing can be a powerful tool to combat anxiety, stress and depression. In From Petal to Pattern, New York–based pattern designer and illustrator Michelle Parascandolo teaches us how the act of drawing repeated floral shapes can connect us to nature, reminding us to look around ourselves and notice the world which surrounds us. With step-by-step guides to 20 intricate patterns for us to recreate at home, this gifty how-to book helps us explore the meditative practice of drawing through the creation of repeating flower patterns. From bouquets to blocks of densely-packed flowers, the botanical patterns in this book cover all styles, from folk art to tropical, and also offers tips for creating your own original designs. With mindful affirmations as well as flower facts and lore, this book combines creative self-expression with art-therapy principles and an appreciation of the natural world. Accessible for all artistic abilities, from total beginners to experienced artists, this book teaches us how to make these colourful and bright designs into attractive prints, so you can apply them to materials of your choosing to fill your home with beautiful blossoms!
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Painting Happiness : Creativity with Watercolors
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Painting Happiness : Creativity with Watercolors

Terry Runyan
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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.
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Painting Landscapes: Connect to calm through the beauty of watercolour
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Painting Landscapes: Connect to calm through the beauty of watercolour

Inga Buividavice
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Connect to natural landscapes, find calm, and appreciate beauty through the mindful medium of practical watercolor. In Painting Landscapes, beloved artist and author of Painting Calm and Wild Watercolor, Inga Buividavice, guides you on a creative journey that blends artistic practice with a deeper connection to the natural world. Watercolor landscapes are a classic and rewarding subject, and Inga’s warm, encouraging approach makes them accessible whether you’re picking up a brush for the very first time or refining existing skills. With step-by-step guidance, Inga introduces the essential supplies, colour theory, and techniques you’ll need to get started, from washes and glazing to creating texture with salt, dry brush, or masking fluid. She then leads you through inspiring projects that explore a wide range of natural and travel subjects, including: Water: learn to capture tranquil reflections, rippling movement, and the soft transparency of waves using watercolor's natural fluidity. Mountains: explore light, shadow, and rocky textures to create depth and drama in striking mountain scenes. Trees and meadows: practice painting flora, from delicate leaves to lively wildflowers and grasses. Seasons: discover how shifting palettes and moods can bring the atmosphere of each season to life on paper. Travel sketches: try portable, playful approaches to quickly documenting your journeys and everyday surroundings. Along the way, you’ll also find advice on composition, drawing, and developing your creative practice, so that your painting becomes not just a skill, but a joyful and mindful habit. Illustrated throughout with Inga’s signature gentle style, Painting Landscapes is more than a how-to manual: it’s an invitation to reconnect with nature, nurture your creativity, and discover the restorative calm of watercolor. Perfect for anyone drawn to the beauty of the outdoors, this is a guide to return to again and again.
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