Spring Projects Ahead with CELESTIAL WATERCOLOR.

CELESTIAL WATERCOLOR
LEARN TO PAINT THE ZODIAC CONSTELLATIONS AND SEASONAL NIGHT SKIES

CELESTIAL WATERCOLOR
By Elise Mahan and D. R. McElroy
On-Sale Date: April 2, 2019
$19.99 US · $25.99 CAN · 128 pages · Hardcover
ISBN: 9781631065880
Rock Point, an imprint of The Quarto Group

Celestial Watercolor takes visionary artists on a dreamlike journey – complete with an overview of the tools and techniques of watercolor painting, this instructional guide will teach you how to paint the beautiful night sky throughout the seasons and introduce the signs of astrology.

The zodiac has been used for a millennia to bridge the gap between the mysteries of the universe and mankind’s understanding of the world. Travel to the heavens with this collection of ethereal artwork and let your passion for creativity soar while learning about legends and myths of the night sky.

Featuring instructions on how to illustrate the constellations through the yearly cycle of four seasons, Celestial Watercolor also includes exquisitely detailed information about sun and moon signs, simple directions on how to paint the 12 moons from the Native American and spiritual traditions, and easy-to-follow steps for using the correct watercolor wash techniques. With this book, every aspiring artist and imaginative dreamer will have the opportunity to use elements of the environment, such as trees, lakes, and mountains, to design each painting with their own personal style and flair.

The topics of astronomy and natural history gave artist Elise Mahan the inspiration to begin creating open-ended mixed media art projects, from which she can educate children of all ages.  She believes every painting provides a chance for artists to draw upon ethereal elements that explore texture and pattern.

Co-author and professional writer D.R. McElroy has a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture as well as a Master of Science in Environmental Resources. She has been pursuing work in the field of English for ten years and now lives in Michigan.

 My Thoughts:

Two of my favorite interests are wrapped up into this book by Elise Mahan and D.R McElroy, constellations and watercolor! As an art teacher, I knew I needed to add this book into my collection. Firstly, the art is so incredible. Gorgeous soft colors that just jump off of the page with every turn. It's relaxing to look at. I loved the information shared about each astrological sign, moon phases, along with the constellation shapes. It is perfect for anyone that is interested in learning more about the zodiac or an avid reader on all things astrology.

My favorite part though was certainly the projects. Each step was easy to understand and produced a beautiful outcome. They share the ideal colors to make to match their project, something I have not seen in other books I've had. It also shared the types of tools you may need to produce it.

Ultimately, this is a wonderful book that I highly recommend for any artist in your life and/or anyone you know interested in the constellations and moon phases. This book is going to be in my collection for a long time for my own projects and for my students.

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I was lucky enough to receive the September box, and what a great time to get it. Last night was the Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse.  I specifically waited for the eclipse to open my box and charge all the goodies inside with this powerful, magical energy.

As soon as I opened up my MoonBox, I was in love. They use real moss as packaging. Can you get any greener than that? This is the first time I saved the packing from a subscription box. I am sure I can find some way to reuse this beautiful stuff. Of course, the gifts inside the MoonBox were just as spectacular.   Here is a little about each item:

Lavender Wand- A beautiful bundle of dried lavender tied with a copper-colored cord. 

Gemstone - a piece of crystal quartz carved into an arrowhead and wrapped with gold wire.

Shea Body Butter - This little tin of body butter has the exotic scent of sandalwood and will leave your skin soft and touchable.

Full Moon Oil - This delightful oil is made using fresh herbs and natural essential oils. It's 100% organic and smells amazing.

Crystals- This month's package included three different crystals in a gossamer bag. There is Yellow Aventurine for the third eye charka, Pyrite for the solar plexus, and Bloodstone for the root and heart chakra.

In addition to all this, there was also a lovely scroll with some spiritual affirmations and a list of all the items inside the box, which will come in handy for anyone who is just learning about gemstones.  Finally, you can go online for an exclusive mediation that is also part of this month's subscription package.   All of the items in the box can also be purchased individually on their website.

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