Color Therapy: Stress Relief and Unwind with Watercolor

Unlock Stress Relief & Ignite Your Creativity with Color!

Feeling overwhelmed? Discover the therapeutic power of art! This course explores how creativity can be a powerful tool for stress relief and mental well-being, especially when life feels chaotic.

Join us as we delve into the journey of Esther, a digital artist who found a surprising outlet for relaxation and inspiration through watercolor and gouache painting. Facing creative blocks, she rediscovered the joy of simple color chip painting, creating over 300 vibrant swatches in just two days! The process not only provided a wealth of color inspiration for future projects but also offered a deeply therapeutic experience.

What you'll learn:

• How to use watercolor and gouache painting for stress relief.
• Simple techniques for color chip painting to spark creative inspiration.
• The therapeutic benefits of art and the creative process.
• A practical approach to overcoming creative blocks.

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of how to hold a brush. (No prior experience necessary!)

Class Materials:

• Watercolor or gouache paint (any grade)
• Watercolor paper (cut into 1.25 x 1.75 inch rectangles)
• Ruler
• Rotary cutter or scissors
• Water jar
• Paper towel
• Brushes (Resources provided below!)

Brush Resources:

Explore brushes made by Esther Nariyoshi: Coaching | Portfolio | Instagram | Youtube | Blog