Discover a quick flower drawing exercise for busy moms. Find stress relief and mindfulness through creative self-care. Try it today!
Hey busy moms! I know from experience that we’re constantly juggling a million things at once. That’s why I created this simple flower drawing exercise that is super quick and doesn’t require any fancy supplies.
Instead of scrolling through your phone, take a few minutes to try this exercise. It’s much more relaxing and rewarding!!
Why This Exercise is Good for Your Mental Health:
- Reduces Stress: The repetitive motion of drawing shapes and patterns can be very calming and meditative, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Enhances Focus: Focusing on the small details of your drawing can help improve your concentration and provide a break from multitasking.
- Promotes Mindfulness: Drawing requires you to be present in the moment, which encourages mindfulness and helps to quiet a busy mind.
- Boosts Creativity: Engaging in creative activities like this can boost your mood and give you a sense of accomplishment.
- Encourages Relaxation: The act of creating something with your hands can be incredibly relaxing and therapeutic.
Have fun with this quick flower drawing! Please let me know if you’ve tried it; I would love to see it.
You can find a small video of this exercise on my Instagram @thecreativecooldown
Supplies used:
Bristol paper (BeCreativeShop), fineliner sepia 0.5 (Winsor & Newton), fineliner green 0.5 (Copic)
Alternative supply suggestions:
You can use any supplies you have: colored pencils, crayons, markers, watercolors, or just a simple pen or pencil, etc.
Instructions for this quick flower drawing:
Step 1 – Draw the stems and curved lines
If possible, find a quiet corner where you won’t be disturbed for a while. Lay out your supplies and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
Start by drawing simple vertical lines for the stems of your flowers. Vary the heights of the stems to create a more natural look.
Draw smaller curved lines at the top of each stem radiating outwards in a semi-circle shape. Vary the lengths of these lines to add interest and depth.
Step 2 – Add the seeds
On top of each curved line, draw a tiny dot to represent the seeds. These dots give the flowers a whimsical, airy feel.
Step 3 – Draw more flowers
Continue drawing more flowers with varying heights and shapes. Repeat the process of drawing stems, curved lines, and dots to fill your page.
Step 4 – Add blades of grass
Using a green pen or pencil, draw simple blades of grass at the base of your flowers. These can be quick, vertical strokes to add a bit of greenery to your drawing.
Remember, the goal isn’t to create a perfect piece of art but to enjoy the process. Let go of any perfectionism and allow yourself to simply play with the shapes and lines.
Final thoughts
Give this simple flower drawing a try and see how it makes you feel. And if you’d like to share your creations or have any questions, please comment below or DM me on Instagram.
Let’s embrace creative self-care together and nurture our minds while bringing a little more joy and balance into our lives.
Happy drawing!
You might also like my Soothing circle drawing if you enjoyed this exercise.
