Mindful Christmas tree patterns exercise

2 years ago

In this mindful Christmas tree patterns exercise, we’ll create some relaxing patterns and get into the Christmas spirit.

Yay, it’s December. Let the Christmas exercises begin!

I love Christmas, so I’m happy that I can finally add some Christmas vibes to my exercises. Of course, they will still be relaxed and mindful, but they will have some Christmas details.

Like this one today, we’ll draw triangles shapes that represent Christmas trees and fill them with patterns. Patterns are an excellent way to relax because you must concentrate and repeat the same motion. This will get you in a nice flow and the present moment.

Some creative me-time just for you!

Have fun with this mindful Christmas tree patterns exercise.

Please let me know if you’ve tried this one; I would love to see it.

You can find a small video of this exercise on my Instagram @thecreativecooldown

Supplies used:

Watercolor paper 300gr (Fabriano), watercolor (Kuretake Gansai Tambi), water brush (Pentel), sepia fineliner no. 0.5 (Winsor & Newton), gold pen (Faber-Castell), washi tape, and a paper towel.

Alternative supply suggestions:

Use whatever supplies you have. You can also make shapes with markers, crayons, or colored pencils. Even a regular pencil will do.

Instructions:

Step 1

Before you start, slowly breathe in and out a few times to clear your head. Add washi tape around the borders to create a frame around your drawing if you like.

Grab a brush and paint some triangles on your paper. I choose green because it feels Christmassy, but feel free to select any color that makes you feel good or that you like. As the triangles represent Christmas trees, it doesn’t matter if they’re a little shaky or not perfectly straight. That makes them more accurate because I’ve never seen one that’s a perfect triangle (except the fake ones).

Step 2

Grab a pen or pencil and fill your Christmas tree shapes with patterns. They can be as simple or complex as you like. Can’t think of something? Sometimes it’s easier to think of ideas if you limit the choices. So, for example, only try to make patterns with lines or only patterns with circles. This helps your creative brain to focus, and it will be easier to think of something.

Step 3

You can add even more details, such as a trunk or a tree topper. You can also add some accents or patterns in the background. For example, I added silvery dots that shimmer to give it a more Christmassy feel.

When you’re done, slowly remove your washi tape. Keep the tape parallel to your paper when you remove it; this will prevent your paper from tearing.

Now you’re done with this mindful Christmas tree patterns exercise! I hope you had fun.

If you liked this exercise, you might also like my mindful drawing Christmas lights exercise.

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