The Art of Joy: Easy Daily Rituals and Practices for a Wonder-Filled Life

Where do you find joy? Do you even remember what it feels like, or how to find it? In The Art of Joy, renowned artist and self-confessed colour obsessive Jen Sievers opens the doors to her life and her studio. Weaving together story, science, mindfulness and practical exercises, this book illustrates the many ways a ’joy journey’ (made up of 1,000 tiny moments) transformed Jen from burned-out employee to adventurous creative. The result is this carefully curated collection of the wisdom, mindfulness practices and tips that helped Jen reconnect with her childhood passion and uncover the gems of joy hiding in plain sight - in the smallest moments as well as the big, challenging ones. The guided art projects in these pages require zero expertise - only enthusiasm. Think of them as a playful break from the demands of life, and this book as a ’choose your own adventure’. Read it cover to cover, or follow your curiosity and meander, skip or sprint your way to a more joy-filled existence.

Jen Sievers is one of NZ’s most loved artists with a loyal following. Color is Jens love language -she uses acrylic paints with fresh colors, sweeping lines and a contemporary edge. Jen is just as interested in how to live a full and juicy life as she is in creating art. She sees life as an art form and loves exploring tricks and tools to create and curate her best possible life. Jen paints obsessively in her home studio in the foothills of the Waitakeres, NZ - between being the parent of an incredible daughter and hatching plans for new creative projects.