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Experience how the practical medium of painting in watercolour can connect us to inner and outer nature, and be freeing, joyful and wild!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach step-by-step project introduces a new watercolour technique. 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Kickstart your creative journey with this exciting guide to developing your art skills every day through your sketchbook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven if you are brand new to art, Sketchbook Joy's aspirational prompts will encourage you to unlock your creativity and 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 themBasic painting and drawing techniquesColour theorySketching things around youProjects that include botanicals, birds, rural landscapes, urban scenes, and painting from your window (or phone)Ideas and way of filling your sketchbookTips for building a creative practice and making time for it - and youDiscover 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.","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288773214444,"sku":"9781836000679","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19077403482841.jpg?v=1770573559"},{"product_id":"painting-happiness-by-terry-runyan-9780711270565","title":"Painting Happiness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombat stress and anxiety and release your own inner creativity with this beautiful mindful watercolour book. 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