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Reconnect with nature and learn how to draw beautiful botanicals through mindful, step‑by‑step practice.  Rewild Your Drawing is a calming and creative guide to drawing plants and flowers that blends accessible botanical illustration techniques with plant lore and the restorative power of creative mindfulness. Designed to help you observe more closely, draw with confidence and reconnect with the natural world, this book invites you to rediscover drawing as a gentle, grounding practice rather than a pursuit of perfection.  Artist and botanical illustrator Marta Głowacka-Siebor provides:  Clear, step‑by‑step drawing tutorials for leaves, flowers, berries, plants and more broken down into simple, approachable stages.   Seasonal projectsinspired by spring, summer, autumn and winter plants, encouraging you to work in rhythm with the natural year.Guidance on materials and techniques, including coloured pencils and alcohol‑based markers, blending, shading and colour theory.Plant studies enriched with lore and botanical facts, deepening your connection to each subject as you draw it.Creative mindfulness prompts and observation tips to help you slow down, notice more and enjoy the process as much as the result.  Beginning with the essentials, the book builds skills gradually and encouragingly, making it suitable for beginners while still offering depth and inspiration for more experienced artists. Whether you draw at your desk, in a sketchbook on walks, or from treasured plants at home, Rewild Your Drawing offers a slower, more mindful way to develop your skills. This is a book for artists, gardeners and nature‑lovers – and anyone looking to discover or rediscover the quiet joy of drawing by hand.

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.

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.

Discover your inner artist and deep connection with nature with this striking project book on the basics of watercolour from Inga Buividavice.Wild Watercolour starts with an introduction to the basic techniques of watercolour, coaching you for painting success by showing you how to recreate nature’s wildlife and habitats.Experience how the practical medium of painting in watercolour can connect us to inner and outer nature, and be freeing, joyful and wild! Each step-by-step project introduces a new watercolour technique.Learn the basics with guided exercises showing you how to depict your favourite animals in watercolour, including:Dry brush on wet effect – red pandasWet brush on wet effect – beetlesGlazing – ladybirdsBlooms – hare silhouettesPulling technique – frogsWatercolour and ink – koi fishUsing masking tape – snakeUsing different textures – turtlesExpressive features – flamingosUsing space – dolphinsDifferent brush strokes – chameleonsPainting patterns – butterfliesWith mindful reflections on the meditative benefits of watercolour, experiment and develop your skills, all whilst taking inspiration from the world around you. Once you’ve learned the power of the paintbrush, let your creativity blossom by stumbling into nature! This stunning project book guides you to become an independent watercolourist, painting what you see when the meditative moment strikes.Learn the calming art of watercolour, connect with your inner artist and be inspired by the wonderful wildlife all around you. Create a space of mindful calm as you settle down with your brush and paper and learn how watercolour can open up a world of serenity, creativity and appreciation of nature.

Connect to your travel  memories and appreciate your journey and surroundings through the mindful medium of  watercolour.  In Painting Moments, beloved artist and author of Painting Calm and Painting Landscapes, Inga Buividavice, guides you on another creative journey that blends artistic practice with a deeper connection to the world around you. Travel painting and documenting your experiences off-screen is a popular activity appealing to an emerging analog movement, and Inga’s warm, encouraging approach makes this accessible whether you’re new to watercolour or deepening your artistic practice. Inga introduces all the basics you’ll need to get started, including materials, colour theory and beginner’s techniques. She then leads you through a range of inspiring ideas and projects, including:Locations: capture the beauty of the/natural landscape, cityscapes and architectural details of different destinations  Food: celebrate/commerorate the dishes and flavours you experience whilst travelling  Souvenirs: practice painting delicate tiles, decorative details and intricate local ceramics  Nature: discover how shifting palettes and moods can bring the atmosphere of each climate to life on paper. Travel sketches: try portable, playful approaches to quickly documenting your journeys and everyday surroundings. Along the way, you’ll also find advice on composition, drawing and developing your creative practice, so that your painting becomes not just a skill, but a joyful and mindful habit. Illustrated throughout with Inga’s signature gentle style, Painting Moments is more than a how-to: it’s an invitation to reconnect with your experiences, nurture your creativity and discover the mindful practice of watercolour. Perfect for anyone drawn to the joy of experiencing different cultures beauty, this is a guide to return to again and again.