Painting Calm : : Connect to Nature Through the art of Watercolour
Book - 2023 751.422 Bu, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies / Painting / Buividavice, Inga 1 On Shelf No requests on this item
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Call Number: 751.422 Bu, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies / Painting / Buividavice, Inga
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Introduction -- Why paint nature? -- Your creative journey -- Getting started with watercolours -- Projects. Foliage -- Flowers -- Light -- Structure and symmetry -- Final thoughts.
"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 bring positive 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."--Publisher.
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PUBLISHED
London, United Kingdom : Leaping Hare Press, 2023.
Year Published: 2023
Description: 159 pages color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
071128184X
9780711281844
SUBJECTS
Watercolor painting -- Technique.
Watercolor painting -- Psychological aspects.
Nature in art.
Art therapy.