Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques (2nd Edition)
Rethink the Way You Think In hindsight, every great idea seems obvious. But how can you be the person who comes up with those ideas? In this revised and expanded edition of his groundbreaking Thinkertoys, creativity expert Michael Michalko reveals life-changing tools that will help you think like a genius. From the linear to the intuitive, this comprehensive handbook …
A sketchbook is an essential tool for the growth of any aspiring artist, but its blank pages can be daunting to even the most motivated. Obsessed with perfection, many wind up treating their sketchbooks more like portfolios than playgrounds. In Drawing Is Magic, author John Hendrix teaches aspiring and advanced artists to find their unique visual voices and …
Vive Le Color! India (Coloring Book): Color In; De-stress (72 Tear-out Pages)
Whether you want to unplug completely or be creatively engaged while commuting or watching TV, this adult coloring book offers 72 pages of beautiful and meditative designs inspired by the art of India. Top-bound coloring pad is perfect for the right- and left-handedDetachable sheets make it easy to display your finished work or share pages at coloring parties72 …
One Second Ahead: Enhance Your Performance at Work with Mindfulness
Researchers have found that the accelerated pace of modern office life is taking its toll on productivity, employee engagement, creativity and well-being. Faced with a relentless flood of information and distractions, our brains try to process everything at once increasing our stress, decreasing our effectiveness and negatively impacting our performance. Ironically, we have become too overworked, unfocused, and …
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, 2nd Edition
For more than twenty years Natalie Goldberg has been challenging and cheering on writers with her books and workshops. In her groundbreaking first book, she brings together Zen meditation and writing in a new way. Writing practice, as she calls it, is no different from other forms of Zen practice —”it is backed by two thousand years of …
Posh Adult Coloring Book: Japanese Designs for Fun and Relaxation (Posh Coloring Books)
Japanese style is celebrated here with more than 100 pages of beautiful designs inspired by all things Japanese to color and complete.Inspired by the traditions and seasonal festivals of Japan, the beautiful designs in this adult coloring book are sure to spark your inner creative. With its stunning, elegant, and simple designs, Japanese style comes from a rich …
Read Keri Smith’s posts on the Penguin BlogA curious, engaging, and creative rethinking of what a book can be, from the creator of Wreck this Journal.In this uniquely skewed look at the purpose and function of “a book,” Keri Smith offers an illustrated guide that asks readers to creatively examine all the different ways This Is Not a …
Drawing the traditional circular designs known as mandalas is a meditative practice, a healing exercise in times of crisis, and a pleasurable act of creativity. As a symbol of the Self, the mandala provides a connection to our innermost being. The forty-eight drawings presented here for coloring include designs inspired by forms of nature, Native American and …
Sketch!: The Non-Artist’s Guide to Inspiration, Technique, and Drawing Daily Life
Drawing activities, art instruction, and advice for artists and non-artists alike. Urban sketching–the process of drawing on the go as a regular practice–is a hot trend in the drawing world. It’s also a practical necessity for creatively minded people in a busy world. In this aspirational guide, self-taught French artist France Belleville-Van Stone emboldens readers to craft a ritual …
