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Inky Meditations

Learn to Create Mindful Mesmerizing Paintings with Water and Ink

by Inky
ebook
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Wait time: About 4 weeks
0 of 3 copies available
Wait time: About 4 weeks
Embark on an artistic journey of self-expression and discovery with Inky Meditations, a step-by-step guide to the transformative art of ink painting.

Learn the unique ink-on-water technique that allows you to make beautiful paintings with just sumi ink, a paintbrush, watercolor paper, and water. From plants and flowers to birds and beasts, you'll be successfully painting frame-worthy art in no time.

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. Inky Meditations encourages you to go beyond technique and delve into a state of mindfulness with grounding exercises and breathwork that allow you to focus on your surroundings, be in the moment, and reduce stress.

Witness the ink spread, blossom, and transform and embrace the notion that there's no right or wrong in this art; 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.

This technique is perfect for all levels, from beginner to advanced and requires no previous painting experience.
In this book you'll find:
  • 26 step-by-step paintings, from leaves, flowers, and insects to birds, sea creatures, and more, including drawing templates.
  • A grounding exercise and note on breathwork while painting to start each project.
  • Detailed insights into brushstrokes, tips, and techniques, guiding you through the art of ink painting.
  • Links to videos explaining the painting techniques and walking you through a number of paintings.
  • Encouragement to embrace the practice of mindful intention and creative flow, creating organic and captivating compositions.
  • Ideas for how to package and gift your finished paintings.

  • Unleash your creativity with this elegant and surprisingly easy technique, reduce stress and create enchanting, mindful paintings with Inky Meditations.
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      • Library Journal

        April 1, 2024

        Stemming from creations found on a TikTok account of the same name (@inky_meditations), this book presents a meditative art style involving an ink-on-water technique. The author is Australia-based, so some of the specific brands for supplies she recommends--watercolor paper, for example--may not be accessible to U.S. readers. Enough details are available, however, to find good substitutes. Readers who've experimented with painting before will likely have some of the supplies at home already, and they will find that the others are readily available at a broad range of art supply stores and price points. The featured sumi ink starts around $7 a bottle, affordable for most readers. The book walks readers through a variety of step-by-step exercises to get them comfortable using the materials and practicing the techniques. As readers move into more complicated projects, the meditation aspect also comes into play, which encourages a focus on breathing and working with the ink. A QR code gives readers access to project templates. VERDICT Readers seeking a new dimension to painting may enjoy trying their hand at this distinctive art style. This book also makes a good choice for readers looking for a new project that requires minimal supplies and expense.--Carrie Byrd

        Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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    • English

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