Drawing is an exercise for restless imagination – Tim Burton
How I Spend My Leisure Time | Sketching/Drawing
Through this section on my blog | PERSONAL| I want to share what I love to do and how I spend my leisure time – sketching/drawing and getting creative with art materials. I’m all about exploring creativity in any form and that includes these random sketches, which I indulge in whenever I get the time. I get the inspirations from everywhere and anywhere.
I’ve always loved experimenting with art materials since I was a kid. It all started as a hobby, finding myself constantly drawing -my favorite cartoons or for school activities but as it progressed (well..somehow), sketching eventually became a medium for self expression through my artwork. I started my first Wayslikeme collection with my sketches printed on tees and tops. These are some of my sketches that I’ve put together for this post .. take a look around. ♥
Drawing is an exercise for restless imagination – Tim Burton
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Art for wellbeing
During busy or stressful periods, allowing ourselves a little time to engage in simple, playful and intuitive art activities can encourage mindfulness and relaxation.
Whether young or old, and whatever your level of artistic ability, we have a range of ideas for art activities that will relax and inspire.
1. Take your pen for a walk
You will need: a pen; coloured pens or pencils; paper
Using a pen or felt-tip, let go of structured thinking and draw one fluid, continuous line on your paper, making abstract shapes as you go. When you have finished, observe what you have drawn. Can you see any familiar outlines? Fill the shapes with block colour or patterns using coloured pencils or pens.
2. Mindful painting
You will need: a selection of coloured paints; brushes, sponges and mark-making equipment; paper
Try to switch off your mind and follow your intuition for this activity – you may find that your thoughts and feelings are expressed through the image you create.
Set out a selection of coloured paints and some different sized brushes, sponges and other mark-making equipment (an old toothbrush and other household items make great additions). With your paper in front of you, reach for the first colour you are drawn to and choose what to paint with. Begin to paint, using any technique you are comfortable with. Try not to think too much about the process – approach it in a playful way. Continue to create colour, texture, pattern and shape, experimenting with brush strokes and repetition as you go.
3. Draw in response to music
You will need: instrumental music of your choice; art materials, such as pastels, paint, coloured pencils or pens; paper
This activity uses music to inspire art. Choose a piece of music you enjoy – any style, from classical to jazz, is perfect, with instrumental pieces working best. When you have chosen your music, set out your paper and drawing or painting materials, using a selection of colours.
You might prefer to listen to the music without drawing first, or you might want to begin straight away. As you listen to the music let your response flow onto the paper, connecting the sound with the visual. Notice the tempo, instruments and feelings that are evoked and the images that come to mind.
Hummingbird and carnelian mandala (RCIN 507142) ©
