Sketchbook Joy

'A love letter to creativity. Full of inspiration, clear instructions and mindset shifts we all need for a joyful art practice.' - Marta Głowacka
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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 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.

"This book is packed full of inspiration and fun techniques. Katie Moody's passion for sketchbooks is infectious." Emma Block

"An absolute love letter to creativity. Full of inspiration, clear instructions and mindset shifts we all need for a joyful art practice." Marta Głowacka

"Whether you're a professional or just love to doodle, this book is the perfection companion to help you rediscover the joy in drawing." Nikki Miles

"Inspiring, elegant, motivating, and exceptionally 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Sketchbook Joy is an ideal and unreservedly recommended pick."

"[Kate Moody's] positive encouragement, wealth of ideas, and cheerful illustrations should help beginner artists feel a little less fearful of blank sketchbook pages."

Katie is a mixed media artist living on the south coast of England and is hugely inspired by nature! She teaches and shares her art on YouTube, Patreon and Instagram, encouraging more people to pick up their sketchbooks, find their creative joy and get painting. She has worked with Derwent, Windsor & Newton, and the Tate, and has a successful Etsy shop. Katie is an advocate that creativity is for everyone!

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