Painting Calm

Connect to nature through the art of watercolour

Inga Buividavice, Inga Buividavice

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English

Leaping Hare Press
11 July 2023

Watercolours; Popular psychology; Painting & art manuals

Series: Painting

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.

By: Inga Buividavice
Illustrated by: Inga Buividavice
Imprint: Leaping Hare Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9780711281844
ISBN 10: 071128184X
Series: Painting
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 11 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Introduction Why paint nature? Your creative journey Getting started with watercolours Projects Foliage Flowers Light Structure and Symmetry Final thoughts Further reading and resources Index Acknowledgements

Inga Buividavice is a graphic artist and author based in Liverpool but originally from Lithuania. She graduated from Vilnius Academy of Arts with an MA in graphic design, and started hand drawing and painting in 2018. Her work centres on the natural world and its relation to the act of creating, and is inspired by plant and animal life around her.

Reviews for Painting Calm: Connect to nature through the art of watercolour

"""Motivational and inspiring as it lays out a course of DIY activities to calm the soul and ease the mind."" * Midwest Book Review * ""A great title for beginners or readers looking for new inspiration in watercolor techniques."" * Library Journal *"