I Wrote a Book!

I would say this is a dream come true, but actually I never had the dream to write a book...or at least I never thought I had that dream, but WOW, it all feels pretty dreamy right about now... 

Last September, I received a call from Quarry Books asking if I wanted to write a book about my painting process.  I was totally floored.  At that point, I had only taught one workshop, so the idea of writing a book felt crazy...and totally cool.  So, without much hesitation, I responded with "YES. YES. YES!"  and thus the journey began... a new kind of blank canvas in front of me.

I can't say writing "Brave Intuitive Painting" was a small or easy task.  In fact, it was probably one of the hardest things I've ever done.  I had to continually remind myself to take my own advice when my head screamed, "I'm not a writer!"  You see, the first chapter in my book is called, "Re-creating your Story"  Sooooo... "I am a powerful writer.  I have a lot to say and I write with joy and ease!" quickly became some of my new mantras, and I swear they really helped.

The other challenge I faced while writing this was how to put a very non-linear process into a linear book form.  Hmmmm?  This dilema took awhile to overcome, but eventually I decided to divide the book up into three large sections: Let Go. Be Bold. Unfold. Within these huge super important concepts, everything else just sort of fell into place. 

This book is not a book of step-by-step techniques which show you exactly how to paint like me...nope! Instead, it's a book which offers you tons of encouragement, inspiration and new ways to approach your creative process.  It's a book which teaches you how to paint like YOU...in the most authentic, free, and joyful way possible.

Huge thanks to Tara Morris for all the beautiful photography throughout the book...eye candy for sure!

Not to toot my own horn too much, but I must say this book is quite special and I'm pretty sure you're gonna love it:)  It will hit the shelves on May 1st, 2012, but you can pre-order it on Amazon.com right now---right here.  Pretty exciting, ey? 

Many thanks to Quarry Books and to my editor, Mary Ann Hall, for hatching a dream I never knew I had and for trusting in my abilities before I trusted in myself.... 

I am a powerful writer. 

I have a lot to say and

I write with joy and ease!

 

Comments

[Ro Bruhn]

Congratulations Flora, can't wait for it to arrive, it sounds fabulous.

[Cathywalters.blogspot.com]

Congrats!!!! I can't wait to get it! :) I would love to take one of your classes, so until you come to colorado, this will be perfect. :)

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I was so happy to have a glance in your book.
It IS special. And I can't wait to receive it in May ;)

Remember when I told you "different is good" ? I made a painting with that in mind lol

[Cheryl]

Looks fantastic, Flora!! Was SO disappointed I couldn't take your class with Teesha....it's so close for me to drop by from Vancouver Island.....but I had a show I was participating in that weekend. Maybe one day, I'll get to meet you....I've been enjoying your process / style from afar for quite some time. Now I'll get to enjoy it in book form. Congrats! Looking forward to it.

[tracey williams]

Your new book how exciting, I can see you've been working really hard this year. Congratulations on finishing the book I can't wait to read it! Just as exciting I just signed up, hope I am one of the first 100.
Would have loved to go to Bali, it looks amazing!! Hope you get to run it again some day.
Wow you must be doing a big happy dance now, in fact I'm going to do one too, hands flapping, yay flora x

[tracey williams]

Sorry that last comment is from me Tracey from Portugal, I thought details would come up at the bottom, but didn't!

[Michelle Brown]

How exciting! The book looks fantastic!

[Roben-Marie Smith]

I just discovered your blog. Your work is beautiful and I am off to check out your book! Cheers!

[Patsy Paterno]

I ordered the book and I am eagerly awaiting it! I live in the Philippines and I've been reading about your courses and wishing I could join!! Patsy from http://patsypat.blogspot.com