I recently came across an art form that I’d never heard of before. It’s called slow drawing and is defined as, “A mindful art practice that emphasizes the process over the final product, using slow, precise movements.”
It allows you to pay closer attention to what you are drawing without the distractions that often come along. Because the focus is not on the end result you can enjoy the moment more without your inner critic weighing in.
The process is slow and deliberate. Moving your pen or pencil more slowly makes each mark more precise. It doesn’t require anything more than a piece of paper and your favorite writing instrument.
The most important thing to remember is not to overthink the process. Just enjoy the moment without judgment.
The benefits of slow drawing are reduced stress, mindfulness, and improved focus.
A good resource for slow drawing is mindfulartstudio.com. Search Creating Slow Drawing Patterns for ideas. Of course, you can certainly draw from memory or copy something that has caught your eye.
The idea is to explore another form of drawing that might not feel so intimidating.
Have you ever heard of slow drawing?
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