Have you ever drawn so slowly that you actually saw the ink soak into the page? Massachusetts art therapist and author Amy Maricle shares the benefits of slow, mindful drawing for artists and non-artists alike. The author of Draw Yourself Calm and numerous online videos, Amy pulls on her experience as an art therapist to show us how to tune into the moment by being aware of our senses as we slowly, intentionally move the pen around the paper. Amy explains how slow drawing helps to diminish our anxiety and reveals what movement makes us feel good. Amy ends our conversation with a short, guided art meditation so you can experience the benefits of slow drawing for yourself.

 Find Amy:
Amy's Website:www.mindfulartstudio.com
Amy's Instagram:@amymaricle
Amy’s Facebook: mindfulartstudio
Amy’s YouTube Channel:  Amy Maricle

Mentioned:

•  Draw Yourself Calm, Amy Maricle (read )
• Sark, Succulent Wild Woman: Dancing with Your Wonder-full Self (read) 
• The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron (read) 
• Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth Gilbert (read) 
• Snowfarm, New England Craft Program, Berkshires, Massachusetts (learn) 
• Amy's "Inchie" art challenge (watch)  
• Pigma Micron pens, Black 01 (buy) 

Jump to Amy's Guided Slow Drawing Meditation @ 55:38

 Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:
Kristy's Website:   https://www.kristybattani.com
Kristy's Instagram:  kristybattaniart
Kristy's Facebook:  kristybattaniart
 
Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,
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