Slow drawing

Here's my 3 top secrets to developing your artistic style. You'll be surprised how we go about it, and how much freer your art feels with this approach.

I work with people from all over the world – from folks who want a creative outlet for stress relief, to experienced artists who want to weave more ...

Slow Drawing + Watercolor Bursts | Mindful Art Studio

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: Slow drawing has seeped into every part of my art practice. I love the way these nature-based patterns seem to have a connection to everything, and everyone sees them differently. It speaks to the way these patterns repeat throughout nature. I’m going to walk you through a few of my favorite […]

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: One of the questions I get a lot is how I come up with my slow drawing patterns. In December, I come up with the batch of patterns that we will explore in the first six months of the year, and in May, I generate the second batch. Since I just […]

MINDFUL ART STUDIO on Instagram: "How many different ways can you use your slow drawings? 1. As collage in your journal 2. To make greeting cards 3. To leave messages of hope to strangers 4. Your ideas….what are they? #mindfulartstudio #createwithamym #mindfulart #mindfulartist #slowdrawing #slowart"

I made this one specifically for my junior students, grades 1-3. Sourced from all over and including some made up be me and my students.

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: It happens so often with the “simplest” slow drawing patterns – folks initially dismiss them, but once they do the workshop, they say how surprised they were because they loved the simplicity and found a lot of room to innovate and make it their own. I get it. Last week’s pattern, […]

Slow Drawing Series: 2021 | Mindful Art Studio

hand drawn sketches and patterns

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I’ve been having the most wonderful spring, spending time with my students in the Diving Deep intuitive art journaling class. As often happens, I’m learning almost just as much as the students as I teach. I’m so excited to be able to share some of the Diving Deep process with you. […]

So many folks ask what to do with their slow drawings, I’ve got a tutorial on how I collage with my slow drawing patterns in my art journals. I’ve got a little prompt for you too. I can’t wait to see what you create. #arttutorial #collageart #artjournalideas #artprompts

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Creating mindful art doesn't require Buddist type meditation skills, just a willingness to follow an idea and pay attention while you make art.

Art journal page ideas for beginners - these 15 simple and beautiful patterns will help you fill your art journal with joy.

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