By turning to the four elements--Earth, Air, Fire and Water--<i>Zen Doodling Inspiration</i> explores the creative stimulation that can be found in the natural world around us. Raindrops, puddles, wind-blown grass, or a flickering flame are all full of exciting patterns, shapes and colors. As you learn to look at things differently, you will develop a whole new appreciation for the miraculous world in which we live. This book, designed to resemble an artist's journal, is packed with:<li>Inspiring designs and concepts that can be used for your own patterns and compositions</li><li>Mood boards at the beginning of each section to stimulate ideas and creativity</li><li>Artist's top tips and hints on light and shade, color theory, creating geometric designs, using repeating patterns and more</li><li>Instructions for composition designs, including plants and flowers, rugged coastlines, stormy weather, blowing leaves, lightning, waves, sunshine and more</li><li>Helpful suggestions for using techniques such as indenting paper, watercolor wash, combining monochrome and color, and more<br><br><i>Zen Doodling Inspiration</i> encourages mindfulness and can become a part of a meditation process that will help quiet the mind and give you a deep sense of peace and calm. There is no right or wrong way to do it--whichever way you choose, the result will be exciting and inspiring. Best of all, you don't need any special materials, and you can Zen doodle anywhere you please.<br>Turn to this book to help boost your confidence, develop your artistic skills and release your imagination in exciting new ways!</li>