Painting — The Power of Color

 

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

A real look inside

Two ways to get it

– The PDF booklet (€7.90): instant download, A5 format, 33 pages, to read on screen or print at home.
– The printed book (€19, free shipping in Europe, the US and Canada): a real 66-page paperback, with a blank page after each page for your notes. The PDF is included.

Available in English, French and Portuguese: you choose the language on the next page.

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.