Find beauty and happiness in nature and create beautiful drawings and prints with this stunning guide to the mindful art of drawing floral patterns. Drawing can be a powerful tool to combat anxiety, stress and depression. In From Petal to Pattern , New York–based pattern designer and illustrator Michelle Parascandolo teaches us how the act of drawing repeated floral shapes can connect us to nature , reminding us to look around ourselves, and notice the world which surrounds us. With step-by-step guides to 20 intricate patterns for us to recreate at home , this gifty how-to book helps us explore the meditative practice of drawing through the creation of repeating flower patterns. From bouquets to blocks of densely-packed flowers, the botanical patterns in this book cover all styles, from folk art to tropical, and also offers tips for creating your own original designs . With mindful affirmations as well as flower facts and lore, this book combines creative self-expression with art-therapy principles and an appreciation of the natural world . Accessible for all artistic abilities , from total beginners to experienced artists, this book teaches us how to make these colorful and bright designs into attractive prints , so you can apply them to materials of your choosing to fill your home with beautiful blossoms!