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- ISBN 9781846017421
- Dimensions: 189 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 17 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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This is the ultimate self-soothing art guide designed to help neurodivergent creatives slow down, release overwhelm and find peace.
Created by Demi Dawkins, an artist with autism and ADHD, this book offers 55 sensory-safe art exercises you can use anytime your mind feels too loud. From releasing anxiety through colour mapping, to embracing uncertainty with non-dominant hand drawing, these exercises are perfect for ADHD and autistic creatives, as well as anyone with creative block or anxiety.
Each exercise includes a 'Why This Helps' explanation from counsellor and mental health expert Jovanna Penney, so you can understand your emotions while connecting with your creative side.
Demi Dawkins is an artist, a neurodivergent soul, and someone who finds peace through painting. For as long as she can remember, her mind has been a beautifully buzzing place - full of colour, emotion, curiosity, and sometimes, chaos. She was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism later in life, and everything finally made sense. Painting became her therapy before she even had the language to call it that. She created this book to share the rituals and practices that help her stay connected to her peace, especially on days when everything feels too much. Whether you're neurodivergent too, or simply searching for a soft place to land, she hopes these creative rituals inspire you to slow down, breathe deeper, and remember that your mind is a beautiful place to be.
Instagram: demidawkinsart: 35.9k followers
Jovanna Penney is a US-based trained counsellor with a masters in counselling psychology and over 10 years experience working in the mental health field.
