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Add more color to every day! Uplift your thoughts and everyday tasks with inspiring words and your own splash of color. This interactive coloring book--charged with positivity--includes daily and monthly calendars, shopping lists, cards to share with loved ones and, of course, meditative mantras and affirmations to uplift your spirits or start your day off on an upbeat note.   • A variety of illustration sizes (lists, cards, full pages) gives you flexibility on time needed to complete and can be reproduced for daily, weekly and monthly use.   • Perforated pages are easy to remove for using and sharing.   • Inspiring messages encourage personal reflection and celebration of your every-days.Immerse yourself in The Art of Whimsical Living and enjoy meditative coloring with a practical purpose!

Create uniquely artful words with secrets from Joanne Sharpe!Joanne Sharpe--author of the popular book The Art of Whimsical Lettering--has gathered together 55 of her favorite hand-drawn alphabets for this light-hearted collection. Follow simple illustrated steps to replicate each style...no lengthy instructions or extensive practice required. Any "imperfections" only add to their charm!Try your hand at letterforms inspired by feathers, flowers, postage stamps, vintage type, doodles, taxi cabs, chalkboards and more. Equally exciting are the variety of media used, from colored pencils and markers to paints and inks.Looking to add an artful touch to the world around you? These letters are perfect for personalizing anything from family calendars and daily planners to wall art, art journals, cards and one-of-a-kind gifts. You can even use the techniques and inspiration in this book to invent completely original alphabets of your own. With this A to Z guide, there's no limit to the statements you can make!Awesome alphabets--55 in all, ranging from basic block and stick letters to fanciful illustrated fontsBeginner-friendly instructions--Each alphabet is broken down into just a few simple stepsCreative variety of tools and media--pens, markers, brushes, inks, paints, colored pencils, fountain pens, cardstock and much more

Paint boldly. Let go of perfection. Discover the joy of freestyle watercolor.Watercolor doesn’t have to be precise, controlled, or intimidating. In Freestyle Watercolor, artist Joanne Sharpe shows you how to paint boldly, loosen up your style, and create vibrant, expressive art—no perfection required.Through playful techniques and step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to trust your instincts, explore color freely, and enjoy the process as much as the finished piece.Inside, you’ll discover how to:Paint loosely and confidently using expressive brushwork and intuitive techniquesCreate vibrant color palettes and explore unexpected color combinationsLet watercolor flow naturally through layering, puddling, and organic movementDevelop abstract compositions using shape, pattern, and textureEnhance your work with mixed media, including ink, collage, and decorative detailsBuild a daily creative practice through sketchbooks and art journalingWith its lively tone, colorful artwork, and accessible instruction, Freestyle Watercolor is perfect for beginners, hobby artists, and anyone looking for a relaxing, inspiring way to make art. It’s not about painting perfectly—it’s about painting freely.

A "font" of information on lettering styles!The Art of Whimsical Lettering is an artful instruction book on creating stylized fonts and expressive artwork with personal handwriting skills. Author Joanne Sharpe shows you how to create exuberant and personalized writing styles for your artwork–whether it be a journal, canvas art, or other projects that use text.After an overview of Joanne's favorite tools and surfaces, take a peek into Joanne's personal lettering journal to discover how you too can collect inspiration, hone your lettering skills, and tap into your natural creativity. Joanne then demonstrates twenty art techniques for creating a variety of lettering styles using many different tools. She provides you with fifteen basic alphabets, ranging from simple pen-and-ink renditions to increasingly elaborated texts that reference calligraphy, vintage fonts, and doodle art, among other styles. Joanne also teaches you how to turn prosaic lettering into page art itself, merging text into illustration, or ornamenting words with decorative drawings.