Painting — The Power of Color
No need to know how to paint. No talent required, no result expected.
Just a little time, a few colors and the wish to try.
Why painting does you good
Letting the brush glide across the paper means following the gesture rather than directing it, and letting the mind fall quiet for a moment.
– Calm the mind: a fluid gesture that eases inner tension.
– Set down your emotions: what can't be said finds its place in color.
– Express the unspeakable: a feeling takes shape without having to become a sentence.
– Regain confidence: there is no right or wrong way to do it.
Ideal when your mind is going round in circles, when anxiety rises, or simply on days when inspiration is lacking: color doesn't wait for you to have an idea.
What's inside this booklet
– What is art therapy? The creative gesture as a language
– The story of MARY: my path and the encounter that changed everything
– The power of colors and your personal relationship with each one
– Gesture and material: letting go, and the bare minimum to get started
– 9 guided exercises to practise at home, at your own pace
– A logbook to keep a trace of your journey
Four ways to get it
The book is available in English, French and Portuguese.
Choose the one that suits you best:
In my shop
The PDF · €7.90
Sent straight away by email, to print at home. To begin this very evening.
In my shop
The printed book · €19
66 pages in full colour, with a blank page for your notes. Delivered to Portugal and everywhere else except France, in 2 to 4 weeks, free shipping in Europe. So you can begin without waiting, the PDF is my gift, to download today.
On Amazon
The printed book
The same book, delivered in a few days in Portugal, France, the rest of Europe, the UK and the US.
On Amazon
The Kindle edition
To read on an e-reader, a tablet or a phone. This is not the PDF to print.
In French
In English (back very soon)
In Portuguese (Spain only)
In my shop, you choose the language on the next step.
Living in Portugal?
The book in English or Portuguese: on Amazon.fr, delivered in about 5 days (English, Portuguese).
The book in French: from my shop, free shipping, in 2 to 4 weeks.
Living in France?
Choose the printed book on Amazon,
delivered in a few days.
A real look inside
Who am I
I'm Lenon B, a painter based in Ericeira, Portugal, trained in art therapy. I wrote this booklet to share what painting has taught me: taking care of yourself can begin with a single color.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to draw or paint?
No, no experience is needed. This booklet is made for people who have never held a brush.
What materials do I need?
Very little: gouache or watercolor, one or two brushes, paper and a pot of water.
How do I receive the PDF?
By email, right after your purchase. With the printed book, the PDF is sent straight away, so you don't have to wait for the parcel.
Is this therapy?
No. It's a wellbeing tool inspired by art therapy, and it doesn't replace medical or psychological care.
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