mindfulness through drawing and coloring

simple lines layer upon layer can create intricate patterns and textures

Mindfulness through drawing

getting into a calm zone with drawings and coloring

Mindfulness through drawing and coloring

The art of centering yourself and getting into the zone.

I always do a little art exercise, sometimes simple lines, sometimes more elaborate patterns to help me clear the mind before starting a new project.

Here is a drawing 

Mindfulness through drawing

Here is another little drawing, done for my mindfulness class.

It helps focus and center yourself.

Have a go.

Start with a small square, you won't be daunted by blank page syndrome.

Mindfulness through drawing

Another little exercise in mindful drawing and coloring....

why don't you try having a go.

Start with a point and then build on it.  go with the feeling and mood of the moment and see where it leads you

I like doing little exercises like these, it helps clear the mind and gain focus on the task ahead.

Mindfulness through drawing and coloring

Mindfully creating lines and coloring

a little drawing from my class.

Mindfulness through drawing and coloring

Another little mindfulness drawing and coloring exercise

Mindfulness through drawing

Simple line linked together to form complex shapes

try this exercise, it helps me center myself before tackling a new project.

Drawing and coloring

Mindfulness in drawing

A little exercise I do to mindfully get into the zone before I tackle a new project.

Perhaps you might like to try it.

Drawing to center yourself

My art work from the mindfulness sessions to help center myself

with line flowing in and out and twisting but in my minds eye and by the end of the drawing session, I felt unraveled and untwisted and uncomplicated  

Felt really good

Mindfulness in drawing

I always start my day with a little drawing.
Sometimes I need just a minute to scribble a quick doodle and I feel charged, at other times, I need to linger and take longer.  This is my piece of art from my most spiritual and mindful sessions this helps me enormously.

Sketchbook and art journal exercise

Every morning The very first thing I do before starting on any art project, I do a small simple work out.  This helps me focus and center myself.

Here is a Mandala in watercolor

Art exercise to get into the zone

A quick doodle in watercolor, pen and ink.  Just perfect to help clear my head for the next project.

Zen art and mindfulness by concentrating for ten minutes on doodling totally helps clear the head and get into the zone.