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Synopsis
Express your own creativity and develop a life-changing mindfulness practice in this guide to mindful sketching for all levels by bestselling author and artist Peggy Dean. - Combine the mental health benefits of mindfulness with the joy of sketching with this how-to guidebook by beloved art teacher Peggy Dean that walks you through the basics of staying present while you draw--and teaches you how to enjoy your work without self-criticism.
- Peggy leads readers through the basics of why and how to begin mindful sketching with instruction on materials, techniques, and working with different subject matter and locations; plus offers step-by-step exercises to guide you through the learning process, and fun sketching prompts.
- Learn how to stay in the moment while you're working, draw what you see around you, and embrace the results. Enjoy the mental state of calmness, flow, and non-judgmental self-expression that is mindfulness.
- Great for fans of Samantha Dion Baker, James Richards, Jen Russell-Smith, Mark Kistler, Flora Waycott, Danny Gregory, and Marc Taro Holmes.
Grab your sketchbook and get started--yes, you can draw
Synopsis
Slow down, connect with your artistic side, and unleash your innate creativity with this unique guide that's one part mindfulness practice and one part drawing instruction.
" Dean's] joyful approach to embracing imperfections throughout the process is a breath of fresh air... Thanks to her inclusive style, beginners and pros alike can feel confident in their creativity."--Brit + Co Let beloved art teacher Peggy Dean (IG: @thepigeonletters) show you how powerful it is to create something Discover the pleasure of expressing yourself through sketching--even if you think you can't draw.
Peggy's got tips on the materials you'll need, easy techniques you can use right away, and methods for approaching any subject or location. She offers step-by-step exercises to help you relax into the drawing process, and gives you ways to tackle tricky beginner problems like "what should I sketch?"
Learn how to stay with the small moments as you work, draw what you see around you, and embrace the results.
Grab your sketchbook and experience how relaxing, rewarding, and life-changing a drawing practice can be.