Sketchbook Joy

'A love letter to creativity. Full of inspiration, clear instructions and mindset shifts we all need for a joyful art practice.' - Marta G?owacka __________________________________________________________________________ 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 aspirationalpromptswill encourage you to unlock your creativityand 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 them Basic painting and drawing techniques Colour theory Sketching things around you Projects that include botanicals, birds, rural landscapes, urban scenes, and painting from your window (or phone) Ideas and way of filling your sketchbook Tips for building a creative practice and making time for it - and you Discover 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.