Рисуйте свободно! Найти себя с помощью художественного дневника

by Barbara Diane Barry

Перед вами необыкновенная книга: с одной стороны, это учебник рисования, а с другой — своеобразное пособие по арт-терапии.

А в целом «Рисуйте свободно!» — это книга о том, как раскрыть творческое начало, преодолеть с его помощью жизненные трудности и лучше узнать самого себя. В этом вам поможет ведение художественного дневника и техника спонтанного рисования.

Автор предлагает серию упражнений, которые развивают умение импровизировать и творить свободно. Их смысл в том, чтобы сосредоточиться на процессе, а не на «правильном» результате. Играя с бумагой и красками, вы сможете заставить замолчать внутреннего критика, почувствуете готовность экспериментировать не только на бумаге, но и в жизни, а яркие рисунки автора подарят вдохновение.

Барбара Дайан Берри, художница и преподаватель с 30-летним стажем, написала эту книгу, основываясь на собственном опыте и исследованиях в области психологии и нейробиологии.

Для кого эта книга

Это книга для всех, кому перфекционизм, страх провала или боязнь чистого листа мешают раскрыться. В мире, где каждый день приносит новые вызовы, умение использовать творческий потенциал и работать с внутренними образами способно стать площадкой для освобождения и поиска смелых решений.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Self Help, Psychology

204 pages, ebook

First published January 16, 2014

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book about using intuitive painting (whether or not you've ever painted before) to help you get past blocks in your life.

[Niki Pettingill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this, it's what started my painting and creativity journey back in 2015, using watercolors. Everyone can make and use art to help stimulate their brain and bring joy to their life, this is a great for all levels

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this book and exploring Barbara's method. It has taught me about how I judge myself and thereby stop myself from fully exploring and playing with the gift of color and shape in this beautiful world.

[Hella]

maar ik bén helemaal niet stuck!

[Candice Humphrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeing how to make the journals was really cool.

[Tristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really sweet book that essentially takes the basics of Process Painting into a variety of exercises for self-healing. Throughout the book she shares interesting research about the human brain, including how we can re-train our brain to work more creatively. There's also a really sweet section on "myth, magic & psyche" that speaks to Carl Jung's "active imagination" practice as well as a re-connection to the old myths of our cultures (and bonus points for acknowledging how the Grimm Brothers re-wrote all the old myths, removing the "darkness" and complexity of the "bad characters"). She even mentions Baubo, and Baba Yaga, two female characters that do not fit into the "Disney-fied" mold our culture so obsessively puts forth. This is a great starter book, for someone who wants to paint more intuitively and use art to heal themselves.

[Bethany Marks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Barry's insights into the physiological coupled with creativity were amazing. Plus, her perspective: Fun. Intuitive. No mistakes. Work with your blocks. Who wouldn't like those? I can't wait to delve into her practical steps in moving forward. I would love to learn from her in person. New York, take advantage! What a character! Her journey in thinking through art = love!

[Sandra]

If I could only use one word to describe this book I would say "charming."
I won this book on Goodreads.
Therapy and fun at the same time.
Doesn't get any better than that.

[Allison Denny]

I'll try it again, but I could not get through this the first time. Probably I should have painted along instead of just reading. I'll try it again sometime.

[Bobi Jensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring

[Vivacia K. Ahwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Totally got inspired to start up my own "painting journal." Nice way to start a year, following several months of feeling stuck in a corner.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Very interesting and creative.