Mindful Moments: Therapeutic Coffee Bean Drawing

Unleash your creativity with therapeutic coffee bean drawing. Find mindfulness and relaxation in the simple act of sketching and shading.

As moms, we often neglect our own well-being amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, incorporating creative self-care into our routines can work wonders in relieving stress and nurturing our mental health.

In this blog post, we’ll explore a therapeutic exercise that involves drawing coffee beans. Not only will it ignite your creativity, but it will also help you overcome perfectionism and embrace the beauty of imperfections.

Engaging in the coffee bean drawing exercise offers numerous mental health benefits that can positively impact your overall well-being. As you immerse yourself in the process of drawing each bean, you enter a state of mindfulness, fully present in the moment and free from the stresses of daily life. By embracing the wonkiness and uniqueness of the beans, you let go of perfectionism and cultivate self-acceptance, recognizing that beauty lies in imperfections.

This exercise becomes a form of creative expression, allowing you to tap into your artistic spirit and explore your own unique style. Drawing and creating art serves as a therapeutic outlet, providing a sense of relaxation, joy, and relief from the pressures of motherhood.

So, as you embark on this therapeutic coffee bean drawing journey, remember to savor the process, appreciate the little details, and allow yourself the freedom to create without judgment.

So grab a pen and paper and enjoy some well-deserved creative me-time with this exercise!

Have fun with this therapeutic coffee bean drawing 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:

Bristol paper (Winsor & Newton), alcohol markers (ohuhu), fineliner 0.3 and 0.1 (Ohuhu), fineliner 0.03 (Edding).

Alternative supply suggestions:

You can use any material for this exercise, such as colored pencils, crayons, or a pencil. 

Instructions:

Step 1

Before you start, slowly breathe in and out a few times to clear your head and ground yourself. 

Start by filling a blank page with wonky oval shapes representing the coffee beans. Don’t worry about making them perfect—embrace the natural variations and imperfections. The wonkier your lines and ovals, the more realistic and charming your beans will look.

Step 2

Next, draw two wavy parallel lines across the middle of each bean. Allow the lines to overlap or cross each other, creating the distinctive crack in the center of the beans. This crack gives each bean its unique character and adds depth to your artwork.

Step 3

Now it’s time to add color to your coffee beans. Choose a base color or multiple colors to fill in the beans. Be creative and experiment with different shades and combinations. Remember, no coffee bean is alike, so feel free to embrace variations in color and pattern.

Step 4

Take a slightly darker shade of your chosen color and trace over the parallel lines in the middle of each bean. This step adds definition to the crack and helps the beans appear more realistic. Let the lines curve and flow naturally along the contours of the beans.

Step 5