This is a very good mindfulness book, and a so-so drawing book. I am a very visual person and would have loved illustrations and lots of art showing the ideas. For those who like text, it will be a great resource.

With so much focus on mental health in the media at the moment, it was great to find a book that gives practical ways on how to cope with the stresses of life through art and drawing.
I have never considered myself to be any good at drawing and found it very helpful to make use of the techniques outlined in the book. The instructions were clear and I was able to follow the steps as described. Whilst I may never become expert at drawing, what was more important were the positive benefits that I gained in the process.
The inclusion of illustrations from the author added to the overall enjoyment for me, although it is worth mentioning that there were moments in the book when I would have appreciated the pace to be less rapid. However, that is just as likely to be something personal to my own capabilities.
Overall, this is a great book to add to your bookshelf.

I'm rating this book not as a literary piece but the tool for practicing mindfulness and bettering one's mental health. As such, "Mindfulness in Drawing" by Wendy Ann Greenhalgh works quite well, encouraging the reader to embrace their creativity and find their here-and-now with drawing.

Exercises and prompts are very easy to understand, and they're interesting, too. They don't focus solely on the product of drawing or doodling, but the act itself, with its surrounding rituals and preparations. Overall, very useful publication that I will certainly recommend to my clients, perhaps alongside other "Mindfulness in..." books from the series.

I really enjoyed this little book. It's like two books in one.:
1) a kind of devotional book for mindfulness. Something to put in your cozy reading corner or slip into your bag to read while waiting at the doctor's office
2) Exercises to encourage you to apply the concepts of mindfulness through drawing.

If you are looking for a book that formally teaches you how to draw, this isn't it, but if you've always been curious about mindfulness yet are not attracted to sitting meditation (or are interested but terrified by the idea of sitting still, in silence) this could be the book that opens you up to the concepts.

If you are looking for a book to help you start drawing or get back to it, even of you're "bad at it" it could also take some of the apprehension away because most of it is about making marks on the page, observing, being...not about creating a specific work.

It's *almost* as religion free/neutral as the works of Jon Kabat-Zinn or Siegel bit there are occasional reference to traditional practices using the native language vocabulary which might be off putting to a fundamentalist Christian for example but it's really light and is just there to give a broader context.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the advance digital ARC but i would recommend getting this in the paperback edition. It would be more useful and enjoyable

The main takeaway I got from this book of mindfulness meditation while drawing is how to find my way back to the carefree creation of art from my inner child's point of view. How to let go of the end result and just draw! Also, you can take the same approach to many things/activities in your life.

If you've struggled with mindfulness and meditation in the past, the approach as described in this book might help you relax and go about things in a different way. Release your perfectionism and enjoy yourself.

I received an electronic copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Great exercises but nothing really new. I was hoping for some new insights but it may be great for someone new to the experience.

I'm not quite sure what I expected to find in this book, but it didn't seem to hit any expectations for me. It's neither a book on meditation/mindfulness or on drawing, but some strange hinterland between the two, meaning it doesn't really do either very well

There are a handful of nice exercises in it, but I suspect if you were drawn to it from the 'drawing' bit of the title you'd be expecting more pictorial drawing exercises or tutorials, and if you were drawn by the mindfulness part of the title there's not really anything except for beginners here

I do hope it finds its market, I'm just not sure what that is!

I received an advance copy for free from NetGalley, on the expectation that I would provide an honest review.

This book is fantastic for explaining mindfulness through words and ideas for practice. I would have liked to see more images and I wonder I’d their is an audio companion, to draw and be led through the mindfulness practices.

This title is part of a series on mindfulness in…knitting, baking and several other activities where mindfulness can be practiced in every day life. This one is about connections between mindfulness and drawing. When I thought about reading this book, I considered how I doodle and how this can be a soothing activity. Therefore, I was curious about what I might find in these pages.

As is true of other books in this series, readers will find personal anecdotes, suggestions for practice and more. It is a welcome addition to a good series. Find the one(s) that speak to you; they may just help in achieving at least a temporary sense of calm.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are mine.

"Mindfulness in Drawing: Meditations on Creativity & Calm" by Wendy Ann Greenhalgh is a fascinating look at drawing and mindfulness. Greenhalgh's skills as a writer, artist, and mindfulness teacher help readers find inner serenity and self-discovery. The book inspires artists of all abilities to unleash their creativity and experience the peaceful power of drawing with personal experiences, practical exercises, and insightful insights. Greenhalgh shows how sketching may lead to significant self-expression, independence, and well-being via art and mindfulness.

In conclusion, "Mindfulness in Drawing: Meditations on Creativity & Calm" provides a powerful and approachable introduction to mindfulness via drawing. Wendy Ann Greenhalgh expertly weaves art, mindfulness, and personal stories into a remarkable reading experience. This book helps people discover their creativity, inner tranquilly, and connection to themselves and the world.

4/5 Stars from me.
***A big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.***

Mindfulness in Drawing is a thought provoking book. This is more of a book on inner reflection and finding ways to add it to your art or doodling rather than a drawing tutorial book. If you are expecting instructional lessons this book does nit contain that. However, it is helpful in understanding ways to promote and encourage creativity within your drawings. It’s an interesting read. It wasn’t what I expected but it was still interesting. I enjoyed the book.

Just a disclaimer it's not an illustrated but a descriptive textbook. The book takes you through different topics of mindfulness and how to attain it in not just your drawing but body and mind too.

I liked the little exercises and prompts the book had to cover for the topics it discussed that helped us implement those ideas. It felt therapeutic and would have loved it even more if it had some actual drawings - specifically in the Figure drawing area.

If someone is interested do an after research too. The endnotes in the book is a good point to start.

Mindfulness in Drawing : Meditations on Creativity & Calm is a self help and inspirational book encouraging people to put pencil to paper and have a go at drawing. Through creative exercises based on mindfulness, stories, tips and quotes readers are encouraged to experience the joys of drawing. It is a lovely book to dip into and the paper version would make a beautiful gift for an artistic friend or family member.