I was talking with a friend a couple months ago about my love for art and how I love to paint and draw. It suddenly dawned on me—I haven’t actually done either of these for years. Life got busy and these creative passions were pushed aside.
Then I came across a book called, Open Your Heart with Art: Mastering Life through Love of Everyday Creativity, by David L. Wilson. At the bottom of the front cover, it reads: “Open Your Heart, verb phrase: To become aware of the inspiration that a sport or hobby, such as art, brings to your entire life.” Perfect timing to add a little dose of creativity to my life!
If you’re like me and want to rediscover your artistic passions, or even if you’re interested in discovering art for the first time, then this is the book for you. You’ll get an overview of the tools and techniques to get you started, along with a variety of art lessons and projects to expand your artistic horizon. Scattered throughout are useful websites, resources and a list of recommended readings for exploring the art project of your choice. This is more than just your basic how-to art book. It reaches you on a deeper level, encouraging you to make art a part of your daily life.
The Open Your Heart series offers many titles, including Open Your Heart with Gardens, Open Your Heart with Bicycling, and more. To find out about other titles, visit their website at: www.dreamtimepublishing.com.