The Art of Joy : A creative guide to living a colourful, juicy life - Jen Sievers
Jen Sievers
- Pages · 272 pages, 300 Illustrations, color
- Publication Date · 06/10/2025
- Genre · Family & relationships
Where does your joy come from? Are you waiting for it to arrive on your doorstep, or do you delight in taking small steps towards finding it while on your own unique journey? Jen Sievers is a renowned NZ artist, lover of colour and painter of joy. Her book, The Art of Joy is a beautiful, inspiring companion for anyone wanting to live a more wonder-filled life. Within the pages of this calming yet energy-filled book, you'll find ways of inviting joy into your life. Step inside the mind, studio and home of an artist, and discover how Jen infuses joy into every step of her day. Included are helpful tools such as journaling, visualisation and quick daily rituals to connect with your heart and mind, creating moments of delight in your own space. It's a pick-and-mix practice - choose your own adventure, follow your curiosity, and meander, skip or sprint your way into a more joyful life.
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