More than 130 of the most inspiring works from the mixed-media art community, featured under the theme "Relax, Restore, Renew," showcases works from a variety of categories. Slow down... let go... recharge... The process of art-making has long been known to have meditative and healing effects on the mind, body and soul. In 'Incite 4: Relax, Restore, Renew', 120 artists from around the globe share the most restorative and revitalising aspects of their art-making through painting, collage, encaustic, art journaling, jewellery art and more. The 158 pieces of mixed-media art showcased in the fourth edition of 'Incite, The Best of Mixed Media' will realign your inner balance and awaken your creative spirit. In turn, they will help you to gain a new appreciation for the role art plays in your life, while inspiring you to create unique artwork of your own. AUTHOR: Tonia Jenny is an acquisitions editor and senior content developer for North Light Mixed Media. She is a mixed-media artist and jewellery designer. SELLING POINTS: ? The theme reflects current pop culture's desire to use art making as a relaxing, restorative practice amidst our busy, overstimulated and over-scheduled lives. ? Plenty of eye candy--more than 130 artists featuring the creme de la creme of the mixed-media community. ? Inspiring stories about why the artist created the piece, the artist's creative process, or what story the piece tells. ? Few hardcover coffee-table books currently exist for this audience. 150 colour images
