Turn 5 Minutes into a Mindful Drawing
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Today is all about making drawing a priority, even when you only have a few minutes.
In this video, I share how I begin my day with a loose, intuitive drawing as a mindful meditation. This happens before I check emails or messages.
You will see my step by step process: starting with painting simple shapes, then adding lines and contrast with watersoluble colored pencils. I will show you how to avoid colors bleeding together and why I like to leave “air” between shapes. You will also see how to finish a sketch with an extra layer of color, a border, and a bit of writing for a personal touch. And of course, embracing imperfections.
This is a great exercise to warm up to your day, to loosen up, and to take the pressure off making something “perfect.
Materials used:
Etchr Sketchbook (100% cotton paper)
Daniel Smith watercolors
Derwent Inktense colored pencil (black)
Faber Castell Albrecht Dürer watercolor pencils
Caran d’Ache Neocolor II watersoluble crayons
A five minute sketch can be a fantastic creative kickstart.
Just a few minutes of drawing can set the tone for your whole day.
If you enjoy this kind of gentle daily practice, consider joining on Patreon for more in depth tutorials, behind the scenes process, and extra drawing prompts to keep you inspired.
