Mindful Thoughts for Artists

by Georgina Hooper

Published 1 September 2020
From connecting with community to discovering your unique way of creating, this book explores the rich rewards of making art mindfully.

Art in all its beautiful forms and mediums is a powerful form of expression and meditation. In Mindful Thoughts for Artists, Georgina Hooper illustrates how the act of painting allows us to access the calm that dwells within, and acts as a powerful catalyst for pleasure, acceptance and growth.

Awash with colorful splashings of art history, and peppered with the rich teachings of the Ch’an Buddhists, this lovingly-crafted little book explores how this meditative medium helps us to embrace ourselves in all our different hues.

Appealing to all artists, this curated collection of 25 reflections encourages creators to live in the moment, to observe the beauty in everything, and above all, to ensure that the creative process is driven by love and enjoyment.

From focussing on the process not the product, to learning to see by slowing down and devoting time to our surroundings, this book will take you on a journey both in your art and in yourself, leading to a happier, creatively free and more mindful self!

Mindful Thoughts for Students is an astute collection of 25 expert insights into how practicing awareness whilst studying can transform learning into a positive experience every day.

Studying can be a stressful and anxious process, with deadlines and a focus on results taking away from the pleasure of learning.

However, Mindful Thoughts for Students seeks to teach us how to thrive in education despite these pressures, by teaching positive mindful habits which will bring out the best in our studies and in ourselves.

With each lesson accompanied by beautiful illustrations, teacher and student Georgina Hooper guides you on a thoughtful journey through the practice of studying with joyful intention.

Learn how to:

  • Mindfully manage the art of deadlines
  • Find focus and flow in your studies, 
  • Accept failure as part of the process towards success
  • Cultivate a lifelong curiosity for knowledge
And many more valuable lessons.

An invaluable read for any student or prospective student, this book equips us with essential skills which will help us find happiness in our studies and in our lives.