'This book combines great works of art with great thoughts from the likes of Sophocles, Harriet Tubman and Charlie Chaplin..... Intended to be a "journey" to help you through any stage of life, this book will leave your soul feeling well and truly soothed.' - Katharine Spurrier, Daily Mail

SHORTLISTED for best Wellbeing Book in the Health & Wellbeing Awards 2023.

Take a transformative journey to improve your mental wellbeing with this sumptuous collection of 80 paintings and uplifting quotes.

Ravenous Butterflies is the online brainchild of artist Lisa Azarmi and was designed to provide a safe sanctuary for emotional wellbeing. An Apothecary of Art is a soothing blend of 80 beautiful paintings and inspiring, comforting and uplifting quotes to lift the spirit, calm the mind and heal the soul.

The contents page is artfully divided into 24 emotional journeys that suggest routes in which to navigate the book to explore different feelings along the way, and to provide comfort and solace in difficult times. Within these pages you will find both the works of world-renowned masters and the paintings of lesser-known talents paired with uplifting thoughts from great poets, writers and thinkers. A biographical section on the featured artists will provide context on your new favourite finds.

This inspiring debut collection from Ravenous Butterflies features 80 exquisite works of art from the likes of Modigliani, Hasui Kawase, and Thomas Cooper Gotch with accompanying quotes from inspirational voices including Sappho, Pablo Neruda and Harriet Tubman. This illumination of the power of art as a source of wellbeing is modern yet timelessly beautiful - the perfect book to dip into to lift your spirits.

About the Author

Ravenous Butterflies is a popular and unique art and literature blog, which began as a Facebook page in 2013 and has since generated a devoted global fanbase. With a huge following on Facebook and Instagram, the Ravenous Butterflies brand is a transformative source of wellbeing to millions.

Lisa Azarmi is the founder of Ravenous Butterflies. She is also is a practising artist, journalist, poet, curator, founding member of South London Arts Lab and founding editor of MUE Magazine Ltd. She is a fine art graduate from Goldsmiths and believes that art is not just a luxury for the few, but has a universal power to sustain positive mental health.

Reviews
'Intended to be a "journey" to help you through any stage of life, this book will leave your soul feeling well and truly soothed', Daily Mail, Katharine Spurrier
'The ideal gift for your nearest and dearest who are looking to live a more mindful life, An Apothecary of Art to Soothe Your Soul is a testament to the healing power of art.' Love Reading
'It's a lovely, gentle book, best experienced in your favourite armchair with a cup of tea and a packet of chocolate malted milk biscuits. There can be no higher praise', Daily Mail, Marcus Berkmann
This gorgeous book provides readers with an opportunity to nurture their mental wellbeing. * This England *



Book Information
ISBN 9781849948142
Author Ravenous Butterflies
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Batsford Ltd
Publisher Batsford Ltd
Weight(grams) 392g
Dimensions(mm) 220mm * 244mm * 25mm