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Connect to natural landscapes, find calm and appreciate beauty through the mindful medium of practical watercolour.  In Painting Landscapes, beloved artist and author of Painting Calm and Wild Watercolour, Inga Buividavice, guides you on a creative journey that blends artistic practice with a deeper connection to the natural world. Watercolour landscapes are a classic and rewarding subject, and Inga’s warm, encouraging approach makes them accessible whether you’re picking up a brush for the very first time or refining existing skills. Inga introduces the essential supplies, colour theory and techniques you’ll need to get started, from washes and glazing to creating texture with salt, dry brush or masking fluid. She then leads you through inspiring projects that explore a wide range of natural and travel subjects, including:Water: learn to capture tranquil reflections, rippling movement and the soft transparency of waves using watercolour's natural fluidity. Mountains: explore light, shadow and rocky textures to create depth and drama in striking mountain scenes. Trees and meadows: practice painting flora, from delicate leaves to lively wildflowers and grasses. Seasons: discover how shifting palettes and moods can bring the atmosphere of each season 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 Landscapes is more than a how-to manual: it’s an invitation to reconnect with nature, nurture your creativity and discover the restorative calm of watercolour. Perfect for anyone drawn to the beauty of the outdoors, this is a guide to return to again and again.

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.

'The brightest and most joyful thing I’ve encountered in a while . . . beautiful.'– GeekDad'Inspiring and gentle book with tips on drawing happy, colourful pictures finding joy in the simple. Absolutely recommend.' – 5* Reader ReviewCombat 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.

**SHORTLISTED FOR BEST GENERAL CRAFTS BOOK – CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS 2026**'A love letter to creativity. Full of inspiration, clear instructions and mindset shifts we all need for a joyful art practice.' - Marta Głowacka__________________________________________________________________________ Creativity exists in everyone!Find joy in this inspiring, beautiful and uplifting art instruction book from sketchbook lover, tutor and artist Katie Moody.Art can be accessible, so much fun and positive for your mental health, mindfulness, and memory. Kickstart your creative journey with this exciting guide to developing your art skills every day through your sketchbook.Even if you are brand new to art, Sketchbook Joy’s aspirational prompts will encourage you to unlock your creativity and fill your very own gorgeous sketchbook to cherish.Learn how to paint through the accessible medium of fun gouache and explore the expressive joy of mixed media by drawing in pastels and pencils.Be excited by unique examples and ideas from artist Katie Moody’s stunning illustrations, and explore:Essential sketchbook supplies and how to use themBasic painting and drawing techniquesColour theorySketching things around youProjects that include botanicals, birds, rural landscapes, urban scenes, and painting from your window (or phone)Ideas and way of filling your sketchbookTips for building a creative practice and making time for it – and youDiscover your inner creative, enjoy the process, and sketchbook your way to joyful wellbeing.If you like this book, you will be interested in Painting Happiness and Painting Calm.

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 and to help with overstimulation. It encourages us to 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 tranquillity.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 themBasic watercolour techniques and colour theoryExercises for finding inspiration in natureSeasonal projects that include painting trees, leaves, flowers, natural light and patterns found in natureTips for building a creative practiceDiscover 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.

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.

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.