{"product_id":"inky-meditations-learn-to-create-mindful-mesmerizing-paintings-with-water-and-ink-9780760388754","title":"Inky Meditations: Learn to Create Mindful Mesmerizing Paintings with Water and Ink","description":"\u003cb\u003eEmbark on an artistic journey of self-expression and discovery with \u003ci\u003eInky Meditations\u003c\/i\u003e, a step-by-step guide to the transformative art of ink painting. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn the unique \u003cb\u003eink-on-water technique\u003c\/b\u003e that allows you to \u003cb\u003emake beautiful paintings with just sumi ink, a paintbrush, watercolor paper, and water\u003c\/b\u003e. From plants and flowers to birds and beasts, you'll be successfully painting frame-worthy art in no time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 26 paintings, you'll explore the art of brushstrokes as you watch the ink gracefully dance across the water's surface. With every movement, intricate patterns emerge, each stroke capturing a moment of artistic expression. \u003ci\u003eInky Meditations\u003c\/i\u003e encourages you to go beyond technique and \u003cb\u003edelve into a state of mindfulness with grounding exercises and breathwork\u003c\/b\u003e that allow you to focus on your surroundings, be in the moment, and reduce stress. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Witness the ink spread, blossom, and transform and embrace the notion that \u003cb\u003ethere's no right or wrong in this art\u003c\/b\u003e; there's only the journey of playful practice and mindful exploration. The captivating forms that emerge are a testament to the beauty of embracing artistic intuition and going with the flow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This technique is perfect for all levels, from beginner to advanced and \u003cb\u003erequires no previous painting experience\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this book you'll find: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 26 step-by-step paintings, from leaves, flowers, and insects to birds, sea creatures, and more, including drawing templates. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A grounding exercise and note on breathwork while painting to start each project. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Detailed insights into brushstrokes, tips, and techniques, guiding you through the art of ink painting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e QR codes to videos explaining the painting techniques and walking you through a number of paintings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Encouragement to embrace the practice of mindful intention and creative flow, creating organic and captivating compositions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ideas for how to package and gift your finished paintings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Unleash your creativity with this elegant and surprisingly easy technique. \u003cb\u003eReduce stress and create enchanting, mindful paintings\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003ci\u003eInky Meditations\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInky (@inky_meditations)\u003c\/b\u003e shares hugely popular meditative painting videos with sumi ink and water. Begun in 2021 by an Australian experimental artist with a bachelor of fine arts in printmaking, Inky's work explores the spontaneous, organic, and imaginative movement of ink over water and the importance of uninhibited creativity. Inky Meditations offers a new video each week and now boasts hundreds of ink painting videos. See more at inkymeditations.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Walter Foster Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606163132690,"sku":"9780760388754","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e3ef969f-f75f-47bc-af6d-7cae5f7591e0.jpg?v=1732289863","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/inky-meditations-learn-to-create-mindful-mesmerizing-paintings-with-water-and-ink-9780760388754","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}