{"product_id":"create-your-life-book-by-tamara-laporte-9781631593536","title":"Create Your Life Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by artist Tamara Laporte's popular online art classes (willowing.org), \u003cem\u003eCreate Your Life Book\u003c\/em\u003e presents 18 step-by-step mixed-media drawing and painting projects that encourage self-fulfilment through the creative process. Tamara's kind, non-judgmental voice guides your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is holding you back? Where do you want to go? Let go of the past! Use these expressive exercises to help you recognize your personal challenges and other obstacles, then work through them. Let go of limiting beliefs, find courage, feel gratitude, heal pain, and develop self-love as you playfully create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach themed chapter presents four to five two-part projects. First, you will explore a common issue that hampers creativity and\/or positive self-worth. The second portion is a step-by-step mixed-media art project designed to help you work through that issue. Just a few of the explorations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLet go of what no longer serves you by taking stock of what's holding you back, then create a zentangle butterfly to symbolise you flying away from those limiting things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbrace and love your inner quirky bird by taking an inventory of your quirky traits, then create a bird that celebrates them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeal old wounds by writing a letter to yourself as a child, then create a house to keep your inner child safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdding rich variety to the messages and art inspiration, some of the project outlines have been contributed by Tamara's guest teachers: Roxanne Coble, Andrea Gomoll, Alena Hennessy, Mystele Kirkeeng, Ivy Newport, and Effy Wild, each of whom are noted mixed-media artists in their own right. The final chapter presents a simple binding method for creating a keepsake book of your Life Book projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteeped in inspirational images and uplifting affirmations, \u003cem\u003eCreate Your Life Book\u003c\/em\u003e can help you achieve both personal and creative growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The stepped-out photographs make for clear, easy-to-follow instructions. It is equal parts self-help and art book. I applaud Tamara for creating such a wonderful book, though it's absolutely no surprise. This is a must-have for every mixed-media artist's bookshelf.' - Somerset Studio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340701745388,"sku":"9781631593536","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781631593536.jpg?v=1772166042","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/create-your-life-book-by-tamara-laporte-9781631593536","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}