Art making is The BEST therapy!

Art making, or doing anything with our hands is therapeutic; cooking, gardening, sculpting, drawing, painting...these things soothe our soul. Stream of Consciousness Art making techniques are a low-investment way to get acquainted with art making, calm the nervous system, get in touch with our subconscious, and allow ourselves to escape and just play with our office/ art materials.

I mean, we could all use a little escape right now to help regulate our collective nervous system!

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The Magic is in the Making.

Think of the adage, Process over Product.

Don't concern yourself with the outcome, release control, and leave room for the magic to happen.

If your work at the end is the most hideous thing you've ever made, Perfect! You've released something ugly that was probably weighing you down. Can you obliterate it and give it a new life? Can you upcycle it into something beautiful by cutting it into pieces and using it as collage material, a notecard, book mark or gift tag? It can also be a great release, and thoughtful gifted, sold, or to never be seen again.

Again, the magic is in the making.

Kay, painting her neuro-graphic piece during Open Studio at The NCC Art Studio. I just love her color combos! Thanks for the inspiration, Kay!

My Open Studio friend, Kay came into the studio with several really interesting pieces she made at home. She explained that they were Neuro graphic works, which led Claudia to chime in with her experiences with it, and that started the buzz!!! I went home and made a few of my own. What was a release for me then apparently resonated with a friend and off it went to its new home! Thank you, Kellie for supporting my business! When I take the time to reflect on these moments - which I am just now starting to make time for - I am amazed everyday and so grateful for the creative life I live. It's messy and hard, but so, so beautiful. I am grateful for the privilege.

Here are some enjoyable methods from neurolaunch.com to help you begin an art-making practice that allows you to access the subconscious and experience the relaxation and therapeutic benefits of art!!

Bringing Neuro-graphic Art into Your Daily Life: A How-To Guide

"Now, I know what you’re thinking. “This all sounds great, but I can barely draw a stick figure!” Fear not, my artistically challenged friend. One of the beautiful things about neuro-graphic art is that it doesn’t require any artistic skill. It’s all about the process, not the end result.

To get started, all you need is a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Begin by setting an intention – what do you want to work on or explore? Then, start drawing your neuro-graphic line. Let your hand move freely across the paper, creating loops, swirls, and intersections. Don’t overthink it – just let it flow.

Once you’ve got your basic structure, start rounding out those sharp angles where lines intersect. Then, fill in the shapes with patterns, colors, or shading. Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to do this. It’s all about what feels right to you.

To make neuro-graphic art a regular part of your life, try setting aside a few minutes each day for a quick session. You could do it first thing in the morning to set your intentions for the day, or in the evening as a way to unwind and process the day’s events."

Happy magic-making!

I'd love to see what you come up with!!!

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Here's my latest neuro graphic piece. mixed media,

8 x 10", work in progress.

mixed media, 8 x 10", available for purchase

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I just love the way Kellie styled this! Thank you for the photo, I love to see where my creations live!!!