Make Art Where You Are Guidebook

Explore mindfulness and self-expression with this guide to sketching your surroundings on long weekends, vacations, or wherever you happen to be.

In this guidebook, artist Courtney Cerruti provides her tool kit for capturing the essence of a place and your personal impression of everything you see. From a five-minute blind contour of a cup of coffee to an hour-long sketch of a cityscape, the guidebook is filled with ideas for finding opportunities to draw, make marks, and paint while you are on the move.
Each activity includes the estimated time needed to finish, a unique feature that helps you find a moment for art-making in your travel itinerary or your daily life. Whether you are an experienced artist looking for a new perspective or an aspiring creative who needs some guidance, Make Art Where You Are empowers you to enjoy the mindful practice of observing and recording your experiences.