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Painting Cats
Curious, mindful & free-spirited watercolors
Series: Painting
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Ideal for cat lovers, watercolour enthusiasts, and those interested in creative mindfulness and art therapy. Suitable for artists of all skill levels seeking a playful and engaging approach to painting.
In this follow-up to her hit Painting Happiness, Instagram sensation Terry Runyan shows you how to play with watercolour to create quirky cat portraits - and let go of stress.
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Following on from the hit PAINTING HAPPINESS, quirky and super-popular Instagram artist presents a playful follow-up in her same charming, unique style - PAINTING CATS.
Perfect for cat lovers and those new or experienced at watercolour art, this joyful book from art educator and cat fan Terry Runyan will teach you how to go from blob of paint to a beautiful portrait of your fluffy friends. Drawing on art therapy techniques, and emphasising fun and freedom in creativity over technical perfection, this cat-filled watercolour book starts from blobs, and guides you step by step through the process of adding details and creating your own unique and distinct cats!
Art has been scientifically proven to have mental health benefits. Runyan explores the ways in which watercolour invites us to be present in the moment and encourages play and experimentation. Projects and more advanced tips help you develop your painting with different techniques, creating a myriad of beautiful portraits along the way!
Embrace techniques and lessons in creative mindfulness whilst having lots of feline fun and letting your creative instincts go free.
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Painting Cats has been praised for its accessibility and joyful approach. The Midwest Book Review calls it "exceptionally 'user friendly' for watercolor artists of all skill levels". GeekDad describes it as "a true joy," while Library Journal says it "will inspire cat-loving creatives to pick up their paint brushes."
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780711285347
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Leaping Hare Press
Illustration: 103 colour illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Terry Runyan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Terry Runyan is a visual artist and creative encourager. After a long career as an in-house illustrator for Hallmark, Terry now runs her own business, creating art and videos, and leading classes at Skillshare to help others explore their creativity. She loves painting cats, cats on heads, big hair, and encouraging imperfectly perfect watercolour. She lives in Leawood, Kansas with her two creative cats, Tucker and Riley. To learn more about Terry and her work: Website: terryrunyan.com Instagram: @terryrunyan Her popular Instagram hashtag: #catonheadwednesday YouTube: Terry Runyan Facebook: @terryrunyancreative Daily Creating Group on Facebook: @dailycreating
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