Painting Calm: Connect to Nature Through the Art of Watercolour

Painting Calm

Connect to Nature Through the Art of Watercolour
 
Series: Painting;
Publisher: Leaping Hare
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Product details:

ISBN13:9780711281844
ISBN10:071128184X
Binding:Paperback
No. of pages:160 pages
Size:228x170x20 mm
Weight:499 g
Language:English
Illustrations: color illustrations
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Short description:

Painting Calm teaches you to find your inner artist, connect to soothing nature (and your feelings), and embrace the tranquility of painting in this earthy, watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buividavice.

Long description:
Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buividavice.

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.

"Motivational and inspiring as it lays out a course of DIY activities to calm the soul and ease the mind." Midwest Book Review
Table of Contents:

Contents
Introduction
Why paint nature?
Your creative journey
Getting started with watercolours
Projects
Foliage
Flowers
Light
Structure and Symmetry
Final thoughts
Further reading and resources
Index
Acknowledgements