Download or read book Drawing Calm written by Susan Evenson and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing Calm teaches artists and non-artists how to find an oasis of calm every day by using the work of master painters to inspire creativity. Maybe it's the colors, or the eye-widening vistas, or maybe it's just the idea that harmony can exist on a square of canvas, but there is something in art that can calm and inspire at the same time. In Drawing Calm, artist Susan Evenson, shows readers how to do the same. It's a book for everyone—non-artists as well as those with plenty of experience in a studio. Using restful, but dynamic works of art as a starting point, Susan Evenson teaches how to capture the light and peace of the master painting. Making use of "soft" techniques such as torn-paper collage, blended pastels, and wet-on-wet watercolor, this workshop encourages stress-free creativity. After you learn how to set up your work space and what materials to gather, choose your soundtrack and get started with some warm-up exercises. Then, unwind with projects grouped by theme: Delight Quiet Warmth Harmony Calm Light Rhythm Put on the music that makes you happy and choose the colors that take you there too!

Download or read book Draw Yourself Calm written by Amy Maricle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the relaxing, mindful practice of slow drawing Whether you enjoy drawing and doodling or are looking for a way to de-stress, boost creativity, and reconnect with what matters most, this appealing guide will invite you in to the soothing art of slow drawing. With 25 nature-inspired patterns designed to relax the mind, Draw Yourself Calm provides a welcome break from our stressful, always-on world. Ditch perfectionism, tune in to the moment, and nurture yourself creatively and spiritually – one line at a time.

Download or read book Paint Yourself Calm written by Jean Haines and published by SearchPress+ORM. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the happiness benefits of putting brush to paper with a guide that puts judgment aside and “encourages simple enjoyment of painting” (Library Journal). Meditative, peaceful, and calming, watercolour painting offers a sense of control and self-worth to everyone, with no judgment or goal beyond the joy of painting itself. This book shows you how to calm and enhance your outlook through the movement of brush on paper. Master artist Jean Haines leads you through the journey, putting the emphasis on the joy of play rather than on pressure to perform or produce—and showing you how to wipe away your worries with the soothing, gentle strokes of watercolour paint. “Starting from the premise that everyone can paint, Haines frees readers of the goals and expectations of end results, and encourages simple enjoyment of painting. Open-ended, detailed exercises guide readers through experimenting with paint to gain a sense of control; to relieve stress; to escape; or to be in a better mood. The emotional and psychological properties of color are discussed as are obstacles to creativity and happiness. . . . [a] unique blend of self-care and expression.” —Library Journal

Download or read book Color Me Calm written by Lacy Mucklow and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portable art-therapy for the over-worked and over-stimulated adult - Color Me Calm offers 100 coloring templates for grown-ups looking to calm down and relax in a demanding digital age.

Download or read book Zendoodle written by Schaadt and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Colorful Place written by Joceleyn Fitzgerald and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We will go back and add to this alter......

Download or read book Crafting Calm written by Maggie Oman Shannon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As our world has become increasingly dependent on technology, and our Western societies have become woefully “Crackberried”— to use the title of a recent documentary on the emotional and social pitfalls of our too-wired ways—an intriguing phenomenon is occurring: There is an increasing amount of interest in returning to some of the simpler arts that were neglected or left behind with the onslaught of technology. Artisans and everyday crafters are finding a renewed satisfaction in making something with their own hands; some are even communicating about the inherent physical- and mental-health benefits found in handwork—and, even more than that, they are framing their handwork as meditation or spiritual practice. In today’s sophisticated and pluralistic society, people are more aware than ever that spiritual practice can be defined more expansively—and the popularity of books focusing on alternative spiritual practices demonstrate that readers are hungry for new (or ancient) ways of enhancing their inner lives. In Crafting Calm the author will explore these new forms of creative spiritual practice and the benefits they provide. The format of With Shannon's book will itself be creative, a rich “potpourri approach” that weaves together interviews, historical facts, projects for readers to do themselves, quotations, and suggested resources. Crafting Calm will serve as an inspirational resource guide to a broad assortment of spiritual practices gathered from the global arts-and-crafts communities, as well as from people who don’t consider themselves artists but who have adopted creatively expressive forms of spiritual practice. While there have been a few books published focusing on a particular form of creative spiritual practice (Skylight Paths, for example, has published books on beading as a spiritual practice; painting as a spiritual practice; and using clay as a spiritual practice), no one has yet explored the breadth of possibilities for creative spiritual practices contained in Crafting Calm.

Download or read book The Art of Mindful Drawing written by Barrington Barber and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-29 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking book, Barrington Barber teaches two connected skills: drawing techniques and relaxation. He demonstrates, through a series of specially crafted exercises, how drawing is a calm, focused activity that can improve concentration and reduce stress, while teaching people to observe and enjoy their surroundings.

Download or read book The Mindfulness Creativity Coloring Book written by Emma Farrarons and published by The Experiment. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let your imagination roam free and color your way to calm Mindfulness is the antidote to stress—but in stressful times, it can seem just out of reach. Enter The Mindfulness Creativity Coloring Book, here to soothe your anxiety and help you find “flow,” with adult coloring and guided activities. Internationally celebrated illustrator Emma Farrarons invites you to complete drawings in perfect symmetry, create patterns, practice hand-lettering, and, of course, do lots of coloring—from adorable woodland creatures to Scandinavian motifs. Perfectly sized to carry with you, this inspiring little book puts art therapy right in your pocket

Download or read book Drawing for Joy written by Stephanie Peterson Jones and published by . This book was released on 2017-07 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jump into a series of 52 week-by-week, low-stress drawing exercises with Drawing for Joy! Learning to draw can seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be!

Download or read book Drawing On Anxiety written by Kate Sutton and published by Drawing on. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing On Anxiety is a beautifully illustrated interactive journal tapping into self-help, self-care, mental health and creative mindfulness, from illustrator and author Kate Sutton.

Download or read book Be Calm and Color written by Lacy Mucklow and published by Crestline Books. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the calm within the storm! In this guided, mindful coloring book for anxiety-burdened adults, art therapist Lacy Mucklow and artist Angela Porter offer over 50 coloring pages all designed to help you release stress and find peace. Amid the chaos of the world and our lives, it is especially important to remain calm. This book harnesses the benefits of putting pencil to paper and offers you an opportunity to channel your anxiety into a satisfying, creative accomplishment. Coloring templates feature therapeutic themes, including: Mandalas Water Scenes Wooded Scenes Geometric Patterns Flora & Fauna Natural Patterns Spirituality Be Calm and Color is the perfect way to step back from the stress of everyday life, be creative, and relax! Also available: Be Stress-Free and Color; Be Grateful and Color

Download or read book Calm the Fuck Down and Cheer the Fuck Up Art Therapy for Anxiety and Depression written by Margaret MacLean and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A graphic memoir about living with anxiety and depression and how art can be a therapeutic form of self-care.

Download or read book The Art of Spiral Drawing written by Jonathan Stephen Harris and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Spiral Drawing offers a fresh, modern take on everyone’s favorite childhood toy from the 1960s through today, the Spirograph®. With The Art of Spiral Drawing, no complicated tools are needed, as artists of all skill levels learn to create their own spiral art using little more than paper and a pen or pencil. Written and illustrated by Jonathan Stephen Harris, the author of the popular The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions, the book opens with helpful sections on tools and materials, perspective, and shading, ensuring that beginning artists know the basics before getting started on the step-by-step projects that follow. Instructions for creating basic shapes, including a triangle, a circle, and a square, progress into more detailed patterns featuring perspective, florals, and more. Instructions are also included for creating a variety of subjects, from flowers to animals, all featuring a spiral pattern as their framework. Artists can even add color to their spiral artwork using the tips featured in the book and simple tools like colored pencils and markers. Beginning and intermediate artists, doodlers, optical illusionists, and more will love creating their own spiral and geometric art with the help of The Art of Spiral Drawing!

Download or read book Stress Relieving Design Adult Coloring Book written by Blush Design and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-02 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give your stress wings and let it fly away Put good vibes back into your day with this coloring book for adult's relaxation. It includes a variety of Stress relieving Designs to make your life much more enjoyable. You don't need any special skills. Even if you haven't drawn anything, ever, you will enjoy coloring in this booklet. Guaranteed hours of pleasure, relaxation and relief from stress. Let your inner artist out. Suitable for adults and young people. This coloring book is the perfect gift for friends, family, and anyone else you love. Join us in this special journey! It will inspire you and introduce you to the hidden artist found in all of us.

Download or read book Calm Art Deco Adult Coloring Book written by Louisa Banks and published by Elmsbury. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of Art Deco is waiting to be brought to life in Louisa Banks's Calm Art Deco Adult Coloring Book. There are 30 hand-drawn illustrations, featuring stylized motifs and geometric patterns, inspired by the art, design, interiors and architecture of the era. The coloring pages are single-sided and can easily be cut out. The paper is most suitable for colored pencil, crayon, and water based ink, but there is also a bonus page for testing out materials and coloring techniques.

Download or read book The Art of Mindfulness Peace and Calm Coloring written by Lark Crafts and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ART OF MINDFULNESS: A powerful way to focus on the here and now . . . and create something beautiful, too. Mindfulness is the word of the moment. But how can we reach this deeper state of calm? Color in and meditate on these soothing scenes and patterns, featuring gardens of flowers, birds, and other exquisite designs. They will help anyone seeking a mindful state to achieve their goal of inner peace.