Painting Calm - Connect to nature through the art of watercolour

Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buivadavice.

Art therapy and the act of painting is widely acknowledged to bring positive mental health benefits and help with overstimulation. It encourages us to center ourselves, focus our intentions, and engage creatively with the world around us. This beautiful guided watercolor 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 watercolors 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 color, as you explore:

• An overview of watercolor painting supplies and how to use them
• Basic watercolor techniques and color 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 watercolor your way to mindful wellbeing.

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