On the Shelf – 3 Books on Creative Self-Discovery
Creative self-discovery is all about exploring what makes you tick and finding your groove. Here are three books, which each lean to the fun and/or therapeutic side of things, that might provide fresh inspiration and insight on your artistic journey.
Painting Calm
by Inga Buividavice
Leaping Hare Press, 2023
Painting Calm combines the magic of watercolor with the healing powers of nature to take you on a journey toward peace and tranquility in this project book. Easy-to-follow prompts allow you to express yourself and create art with ease and joy. You’ll find seasonal projects that explore watercolor techniques and color theory, as well as exercises for finding inspiration and tips for building a creative practice.
Power Up Your Creativity
by Rachael Taylor
Quarry Books, 2022
Whether you’re at the beginning of your art journey or somewhere in the middle and in need of a boost, you’ll find inspiration from Power Up Your Creativity. Author, artist, and pattern designer Rachael Taylor offers prompts, exercises, and down-to-earth advice to help you clarify your vision, set goals, and evolve. All are key for staying the course over the ups and downs of a long and satisfying creative life.
Anxiety Relief Inverted Coloring book: Draw and Doodle on Watercolor Art
Purple Twinkle Designs, 2023
Unlock your inner artist and relax with the calming effects of inverted coloring—a fun new approach for reducing anxiety. The Anxiety Relief Inverted Coloring Book boasts an impressive array of colors, allowing you to simply draw the lines and let your creativity soar. It’s as easy as grabbing a pen and letting the doodles flow. Featuring 50 stunning watercolor backgrounds, each coloring page is printed on a separate sheet to avoid bleed-through. Discover motivational quotes on the back of every page to keep you inspired along your creative journey. Express your creativity with colored pencils, pens, or fine-tip markers. There are no right or wrong choices here—just a blissful journey of self-discovery.
Do you have any book recommendations that help guide artists on their journey of creative-discovery? Leave them in the comments!
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