The Art of Joy: A creative guide to living a colourful, juicy life - Softcover

Sievers, Jen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0473699737 ISBN 13: 9780473699734

Publisher: Koa Press, 2026

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Jen Sievers is one of New Zealand’s most loved artists with a loyal following in NZ, Australia and beyond. Her art adorns thousands of homes around the world. Jen’s style is fresh, contemporary, peaceful and always infused with her positive energy. Colour is Jen’s love language – she uses acrylic paints with fresh colours, 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 views this pursuit as an art form and loves exploring tricks and tools to create and curate her most joyful path.

Edition details

• Publisher: Koa Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0473699737
• ISBN 13: 9780473699734
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256