BetterDayBooksWinter2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mary Kate Murray is a lifelong creative, educator, and passionate believer in the healing power of art. She is a Founder of the Owlchemy cooperative learning community and the Journeyworks Art Therapy workshop. After 30 years as a teacher, trainer, and corporate process facilitator, Mary Kate has become a Marriage and Family therapist, currently working with families experiencing addiction. She resides with her family in Columbia, MD, where, in addition to her psychotherapy work, she homeschools and participates in community programs. A whole host of simple but elegant designs DrawtoRelax Pretty Patterns & Soothing Line Art with Guided Meditations for Calm & Creativity Words and meditations by MARY KATE MURRAY Relax and unwind the creative way! Readers will learn to use drawing as a pathway to relaxation with the creative art exercises and soothing meditations found inside this inspiring book. Anyone who has ever experienced a relaxed, calm state while doodling understands the powerful connection between hand and mind. From flowing one-line designs to calm-inducing repetitive patterns, drawing can put us into a state of flow. And, with this book, readers will return to that feeling repeatedly with the meditative exercises offered. A more calm, present, and mindful moment is waiting. A pencil and this book are all that’s needed! ț 30+ drawing exercises, each with a pattern, instructions, traceables to practice, and a free area for drawing independently. ț Guidedmeditations with key words allow readers to ponder and reflect as they draw. ț Inspirational quotes and short mantras help readers put each lesson into practice. AVAILABLE: Now! PRICE: $16.99, £15.99, 23.99 CAD FORMAT: Softcover (with rounded corners) SIZE: 7.5" × 9.75" (191 x 248mm) PAGE COUNT: 96 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6544-7 Traceable examples, free drawing space, guided meditations, and inspiring quotes BETTER DAY BOOKS • 39