{"product_id":"watercolor-for-the-soul-simple-painting-projects-for-beginners-to-calm-soothe-and-inspire-by-sharone-stevens","title":"Watercolor for the Soul: Simple Painting Projects for Beginners, to Calm, Soothe and Inspire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to use watercolor to soothe your soul with this beginner's guide to painting for relaxation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fresh approach looks first at the process of painting as a means to de-stress and unwind. Many people love the idea of painting but hold themselves back from starting because they are worried about not being good enough or not feeling as though as are creative. In this guide for the absolute beginner, artist and teacher Sharone Stevens shows you that watercolor can be accessible to everyone and that just painting very simple lines, patterns and shapes in calming colors, concentrating on each brush stroke, can have a powerful meditative effect, while at the same time allowing you to create beautiful art you can be proud of. She also encourages you to connect more with the world around you, finding inspiration in your every-day life and discovering the beautiful textures found in nature, from tree trunks to fruit and butterflies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of the techniques and projects in this book is to create art that relaxes both the artist and the viewer of the finished piece. Projects range from simple gift tags, bookmarks, cards and small wall pieces to larger art pieces that you never thought possible - all done with a focus on relaxation - which is so important in today's fast-paced, increasingly digital world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to mix a calming color palette, try simple painting exercises to get into a relaxed flow, and create beautiful artworks that will lift the spirits both during the painting process and beyond, as finished pieces of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Sharone Stevens is an established art teacher and talented artist who is passionate about using art for relaxation and encouraging others to build a regular creative practice. Her gentle lessons and nurturing reassurance will guide even total beginners through the process of making soothing, soulful modern watercolor art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/strong\u003e4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnecting with your practice \u003c\/strong\u003e6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u003c\/strong\u003e10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAPER 10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRUSHES 11 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAINT 12 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOTHER SUPPLIES 13 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHOOSING YOUR PALETTE 14 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatercolor Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMON TERMINOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e: A QUICK GUIDE 16 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGETTING STARTED 17 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWATER CONTROL 18 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVALUES 20 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE COLOR WHEEL 21 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMUTED COLORS 23 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLOR PALETTES 25 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques \u003c\/strong\u003e26 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRUSH STROKES 26 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAINTING SHAPES 28 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMETHODS OF APPLYING PAINT 30 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWASHES 32 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCREATING HIGHLIGHTS 35 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAINT SPLATTERS 37 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe projects\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAYERED SHAPES 40 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEAVES 44 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJELLYFISH 50 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHALE 54 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVOCADO 58 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCARROTS 62 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOTTED PLANTS 66 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEAFY WREATH 70 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEBBLES 74 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOG SLICE 78 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCITRUS FRUITS 82 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGEMSTONES 86 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSNOWY MOUNTAINS 90 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEATHERS 94 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eECHINACEA 98 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRCH TREES 102 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREEDS AT SUNSET 106 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUTTERFLIES 110 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAIDENHAIR FERN 114 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTURTLE 118 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORE INSPIRATION\u003c\/strong\u003e: PATTERNS 122 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORE INSPIRATION\u003c\/strong\u003e: MOSAICS 124 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the author 126 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcknowledgments 126 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndex 127\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharone Stevens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a watercolor artist, illustrator and modern calligrapher for whom art is not just a career but a therapeutic process. She is passionate about encouraging and inspiring others to have a regular creative practice that provides them with a way to relax and feel joy, showing how watercolor can be a wonderfully beneficial mindful activity that can be accessible while also being satisfying and rewarding. She started her art business in 2018 following maternity leave, teaching watercolour online on Skillshare. She now has 17 watercolor classes on the platform and became a Skillshare Top Teacher in 2019. She is an Ambassador to Princeton Artist Brush Company, one of the largest brush suppliers in North America. She enjoys engaging with the art community on Instagram, encouraging others to share their work, and has over 100k followers. This is her first book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"David \u0026amp; Charles\" href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/charles-david\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid \u0026amp; Charles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date:\u003cspan\u003e March 08, 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5\" H x 10.9\" L x 8.4\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IPS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44269261848762,"sku":"9781446308998","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/91z9glQ_hTL._SL1500.jpg?v=1728486172","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/watercolor-for-the-soul-simple-painting-projects-for-beginners-to-calm-soothe-and-inspire-by-sharone-stevens","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}