Reclaim Your Creativity: Neurographic Art for Mental Wellness
Welcome to Better With Art! I'm Melinda, here to inspire you to reclaim your creativity and establish a habit of creative self-care with weekly small-art prompts. Today's project involves creating neurographic art with random circles and wavy lines. Through this simple yet therapeutic activity, I highlight the importance of art for mental health, sharing my personal journey with depression, and emphasizing that making art isn't a waste of time. Whether you're an artist or not, I encourage you to take time for creative self-care. Join our supportive Facebook group and stay tuned for more prompts and art videos. Let's make art a priority for our well-being!
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Supplies
here's my top value-for-the-money recommendation if you'd like an art journal to get started with my simple form of art journaling:
amzn.to/3oThdR4
I use it in my prompt videos, and for the art journaling groups at the library where I work. I LOVE the paper. If searching for something different remember the paper needs to be heavyweight and preferably hot-press because although I love the texture of cold-press it's really hard on markers and pens. This one is 140lb/300gsm.
items to trace to create circles
Sharpies
colored (this is a different set than my green came from, but since that one is no longer available, here's another fun one): amzn.to/3x5PUXS
black: amzn.to/3Rx0Rcj
Another fine-point permanent marker I like is BIC Intensity. Here's a link to the set I have: amzn.to/454wKOC
Amazon's version is decent, and frequently on sale: amzn.to/4aLi6wY
If you use any of my Amazon links and make a qualifying purchase, I will make a small commission as an Amazon associate. This does not affect your price, but supports my sharing my healthy art habit with others. So thanks if you do!
00:00 Introduction to Better With Art
00:22 Starting the Art Project: Drawing Circles
01:52 Simple Neurographic Art Technique
08:49 The Importance of Creative Self-Care
18:57 Encouragement and Community
23:41 Future Plans and Final Thoughts