Art Starts in the Heart: Creative projects and inspirational ideas for learning to make expressive, mindful art in Bloomington, MN

Learn to use simple line art to create your own inspired, meaningful illustrations!
Art Starts in the Heart
helps artists develop their drawing skills and personal style, while reflecting on the inspirational prompts that spur the imagination and invite creative reflection.
Following an
introduction to basic tools and materials
, including pencils, pens, inks, watercolor, and markers, artists will discover helpful tips and techniques for drawing, layout and composition, hand lettering, and working with color.
Step-by-step projects
help you create your own
personalized artwork and illustrations,
from floral and nature motifs to portraits, scenes, and favorite things. The final section of the book offers
creative prompts
to spark your imagination, illustrated frames for personal art expression, and a guide for creating a
vision board
to illustrate a manifestation of goals and dreams.
With relatable and
captivating prompts
to inspire you on your
artistic journey
, plus an abundance of drawing tips, techniques, and tutorials,
is your ideal resource for learning to create expressive, purposeful artwork inspired by your goals, dreams, and the most important moments in your life.
Packed with engaging instruction, tips, and beautiful step-by-step artwork, the
Art Starts series
presents approachable and heartwarming guides to line drawing designed to both inspire and teach beginning artists how to create meaningful artwork using simple lines and mindful prompts.