
Painting Cats
Curious, mindful & free-spirited watercolors
Terry Runyan(Author)
Leaping Hare Press
Published on 7. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-7112-8534-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this follow-up to her hit Painting Happiness, Instagram sensation Terry Runyan shows you how to play with watercolour to create quirky cat portraits - and let go of stress.
Perfect for cat lovers and watercolour artists of all skill levels, from absolute beginner to more experienced, Painting Cats teaches you how to go from blob of paint to a beautiful portrait of your fluffy friends. Drawing on art therapy techniques that emphasize fun and freedom in creativity over technical perfection, Runyan guides you step by step through the process of adding details to loosely painted shapes to create your own unique and distinct cats!
In this joyful book brimming with inspiring watercolour artwork and encouragement:
Play and experiment with watercolour, exploring the ways in which the medium invites us to be present in the moment
Find projects, tips, and techniques to help you develop your painting, creating a myriad of beautiful portraits along the way!
Explore the art of storytelling with cats
Enjoy the scientifically proven mental-health benefits of making art
Embrace techniques and lessons in creative mindfulness whilst having lots of feline fun and letting your creative instincts go free.
Perfect for cat lovers and watercolour artists of all skill levels, from absolute beginner to more experienced, Painting Cats teaches you how to go from blob of paint to a beautiful portrait of your fluffy friends. Drawing on art therapy techniques that emphasize fun and freedom in creativity over technical perfection, Runyan guides you step by step through the process of adding details to loosely painted shapes to create your own unique and distinct cats!
In this joyful book brimming with inspiring watercolour artwork and encouragement:
Play and experiment with watercolour, exploring the ways in which the medium invites us to be present in the moment
Find projects, tips, and techniques to help you develop your painting, creating a myriad of beautiful portraits along the way!
Explore the art of storytelling with cats
Enjoy the scientifically proven mental-health benefits of making art
Embrace techniques and lessons in creative mindfulness whilst having lots of feline fun and letting your creative instincts go free.
Reviews / Votes
"Painting Cats is exceptionally 'user friendly' for watercolor artists of all skill levels to embrace techniques and lessons in creative mindfulness." * Midwest Book Review * "A true joy." * GeekDad * "A joyful book will inspire cat-loving creatives to pick up their paint brushes." * Library Journal *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
103 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 169 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
460 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-8534-7 (9780711285347)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
09/2023
1st Edition
Leaping Hare Press
€21.49
Available for download
Persons
Terry Runyan is a visual artist and creative encourager. After a long career as an in-house illustrator for Hallmark, Terry now runs her own business, creating art and videos, and leading classes at Skillshare to help others explore their creativity. She loves painting cats, cats on heads, big hair, and encouraging imperfectly perfect watercolour. Terry is the author of Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Happy, Draw 62 Characters and Make Them Happy, Painting Happiness, and Painting Cats. She lives in Leawood, Kansas, with her two creative cats, Tucker and Riley. To learn more about Terry and her work:
Website: terryrunyan.com
Instagram: @terryrunyan
Her popular Instagram hashtag: #catonheadwednesday
YouTube: Terry Runyan
Facebook: @terryrunyancreative
Daily Creating Group on Facebook: @dailycreating
Website: terryrunyan.com
Instagram: @terryrunyan
Her popular Instagram hashtag: #catonheadwednesday
YouTube: Terry Runyan
Facebook: @terryrunyancreative
Daily Creating Group on Facebook: @dailycreating
Content
Introduction
Why Cats?
Why Watercolor?
Supplies
Let's Paint Cats
Color
Let's Play with Some Techniques
Storytelling with Cats
Exploring Further
Resources
Acknowledgments
Why Cats?
Why Watercolor?
Supplies
Let's Paint Cats
Color
Let's Play with Some Techniques
Storytelling with Cats
Exploring Further
Resources
Acknowledgments