Painting Can Save Your Life: How and Why We Paint

Artist Sara Woster invites readers into the vibrant world of painting as a transformative practice. A painter, teacher, and art evangelist, Woster believes in art as a form of mindfulness, healing, and self-expression. In this book, she welcomes readers to discover how painting can change their perspective. This guide covers everything from choosing materials to painting the human body, with Woster’s personal story of discovering a passion for painting. It includes simple techniques for all skill levels, challenging exercises, tips for building a creative community, and insights on using painting to calm the mind in a stressful world.

Part how-to, part inspiration, this book is a wise and inspiring guide to the power of painting.

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