Transform stress into calm with this neurographic flower garland exercise. Perfect for busy moms seeking creative self-care.
Hey busy mama! We all know that life can be a beautiful, chaotic mess, much like a garden that’s a little overgrown but still full of blooms.
That’s why I’m excited to share a unique twist on neurographic drawing—a flower garland exercise that’s as relaxing as it is rewarding.
Why This Exercise Is Good for Your Mental Health:
- Transforms Stress into Calm: The act of turning sharp corners into soft flowers symbolizes transforming stress into peace. Each time you add a flower, you soften the jagged edges of your mind, creating a more calm inner landscape.
- Promotes Mindfulness: This exercise encourages you to focus on the small details—finding those corners, adding leaves, choosing colors. It pulls you into the present moment, making it easier to let go of worries and just be.
- Encourages Creative Flow: Neurographic drawing is all about freeform creativity. There’s no right or wrong way to do it, which makes it a great way to let go of perfectionism and just enjoy the act of creating.
- Boosts Your Mood: By filling the page with flowers and leaves, you’re also filling yourself with a sense of accomplishment and joy. It’s amazing how a little creativity can turn your day around.
- Grows with You: Just like a real garden, your neurographic flower garland can grow and change. You can always come back to it later, adding more blooms, more leaves, more color. It’s a reminder that growth is a process, and it’s okay to take your time.
Have fun with this neurographic flower garland exercise! 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), Alcohol markers (Ohuhu), fineliners (Copic and Staedtler).
Alternative supply suggestions:
You can use any supplies you have: colored pencils, crayons, markers, watercolors, etc.
Instructions for this neurographic flower garland:
Step 1 – Draw free-form lines
Find a quiet and comfortable spot where you can focus.
Start by letting your hand guide you across the page, drawing free-form lines. Don’t overthink it—just let your pen wander wherever it wants to go. These lines can loop, twist, and overlap, creating a tangled web of pathways. The more random, the better!
Step 2 – Add flowers to your sharp corners
Now comes the fun part: transforming those sharp corners into soft blooms. Look closely at where your lines intersect and add a simple flower at each point. You might be surprised at how many corners there are, just waiting to be softened by a beautiful flower.
Step 3 – Add leaves to your lines
Next, start turning those wandering lines into beautiful garlands by adding leaves along the paths. You can make the leaves as simple or detailed as you like—whatever feels right to you.
Step 4 – Bring in the color
It’s time to bring your garland to life with color. Choose a palette that soothes you, and gently color in the leaves and flowers.
This step is all about slowing down and enjoying the process, letting each stroke of color bring you a little bit more calm.
Final thoughts
Step back and admire your creation. If you feel like adding more flowers or leaves, go for it! This is your garden, and you get to decide when it’s complete.
This exercise is more than just a drawing—it’s a chance to create something beautiful while also nurturing your own well-being.
So next time you’re feeling a little frazzled, grab a pen and some paper, and let your mind wander into a peaceful, blooming garden.
If you’d like to share your creations or have any questions, feel free to comment below or send me a DM on Instagram.
Let’s embrace creative self-care together and bring a little more joy and balance into our lives.
Happy drawing!
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