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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 birdsCreating wild hairstylesExperimenting with different prompts to paint at least one thing a dayFrom technical skills and notes on materials to insight into the creative process, this book has everything you need to start flourishing in watercolour.

In this follow-up to her hit Painting Happiness, Instagram sensation Terry Runyan shows you how to play with watercolour to create quirky cat portraits – and let go of stress.Perfect for cat lovers and watercolour artists of all skill levels, from absolute beginner to more experienced, Painting Cats teaches you how to go from blob of paint to a beautiful portrait of your fluffy friends. Drawing on art therapy techniques that emphasize fun and freedom in creativity over technical perfection, Runyan guides you step by step through the process of adding details to loosely painted shapes to create your own unique and distinct cats! In this joyful book brimming with inspiring watercolour artwork and encouragement:   Play and experiment with watercolour, exploring the ways in which the medium invites us to be present in the moment Find projects, tips, and techniques to help you develop your painting, creating a myriad of beautiful portraits along the way! Explore the art of storytelling with cats Enjoy the scientifically proven mental-health benefits of making art Embrace techniques and lessons in creative mindfulness whilst having lots of feline fun and letting your creative instincts go free.

Welcome to Draw It Happy! by artist and author Terry Runyan, a supersized collection of step-by-step lessons taken from her two popular Draw 62 titles, Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Happy and Draw 62 Characters and Make Them Happy.Presented in a compact, easy-to-carry format, an amazing 100+ lessons teach you how to achieve mirth and merriment in all your drawings. Simple steps help you develop basic drawing skills as you learn to create and connect the geometric shapes that comprise each figure, add identifying features such as ears, arms, or feet, then fill in the facial attributes that bring each character to life. Beginner-friendly presentation. Each lesson is presented on one page, some with fun variations showing different poses, outfits, accessories, and expressions.Funny animals include an anteater, a dolphin, a guinea pig, and a lion.Fantastic characters include a bookworm, a couch potato, a night owl, and a sweet tooth. Draw It Happy! is a rich resourcefor beginner artists, cartoonists, and doodlers who want to have fun as they build their drawing skills and develop their own characters.The titles in the Draw It! series from Quarry Books offer readers a huge variety of easy drawing lessons for fun, cute, and comical characters, all in a great little package.

Feline fanciers are sure to fall for the fine art of Terry Runyan. A passionate cat lover, Terry has devoted many hours to studying the captivating and sublime nature of her furry companions. She combines cheerful colors, quirky shapes, and lively patterns to create her playful designs. These joyful illustrations and expressive animal portraits are a blend of retro and contemporary styles, elegance, and humor. Delight year-round in this whimsical celebration of kitties everywhere.

With Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Happy, illustrator Terry Runyan shows you how to draw 62 amusing animals—and animals in silly situations—by following her easy step-by-step instructions.  On the left-hand page, follow the steps for drawing each subject, from simple shapes to identifying marks. On the right-hand page, you’ll find several other clever options for varying animals by changing the view, the posture, accessories, or expression. Grab your pen and use the open spaces throughout the book to create your own versions and variations. Whether you’re drawing a sidesplitting pooch, a comical cat, or a facetious fox, with Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Happy you’re sure to enjoy learning how to bring them to life!Fresh, modern, and with a dash of clever humor, the Draw 62 series from Quarry Books is the most entertaining way to practice your illustration and expand your imagination.

Whether you’re scheduling your next catnap or plotting world domination, the Feline 2027 Monthly/Weekly Planner has you covered. Each monthly spread features watercolor paintings of cats living their best lives. Weekly planning pages have ample space for jotting down everything you need to remember. Any cat lover will be paws-itively charmed by this planner. Features include:7" x 9" (14" x 9" open)Spiral bindingSturdy softcoverPrinted on FSC®-certified paper with soy-based ink12-month planner: January–December 2027Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and remindersMonthly and weekly planning pagesExtra pages at back for notes, goals, and moreYear-at-a-glance pages for 2026, 2027, and 2028Sticker sheet with Terry Runyan's cat art Convenient storage pocketOfficial major world holidays and observancesMoon phases, based on Universal TimeWatercolor paintings of cats