What is NEUROGRAPHIC ART and how it works?

[@helenmason9317]

I've been doing this for about 45 years, so think the 'totally new' isn't quite how I'd describe it. However it is depicted, passing it on to people who haven't done this before is a good thing 😃

[@KerenTamir]

yes me too, I did it as a kid, the concept here is to connect it to mindfulness and transform negative thoughts into positive by awaking our subconscious mind and helping our body feel relaxed and at peace.

[@thevoid2285]

I hear you..I've been doing it for about 30 myself.. if she helps someone passing it along,helps them vent,possibly avoid the need for therapy,I find myself in deep meditation doodling as I have over the years and have had some life changing ideas or answers I didn't ask for come to me during the drawing..Art has,can and will change the world ✊🏽🌎

[@vangogo6819]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers this from years ago, when I saw the thumbnail I recognized something I first learned in grade school some years ago, I still do this when I am creatively "stuck",it is freeing and fun to do.

[@vangogo6819]

@BA Pike yep.

[@planesight1142]

me too! i did this in high school in the 1990s, my art teacher HATED it! so glad it has finally found it's place

[@Kzwief]

I’ve done something similar to this since I was a child. Very relaxing and you can do it anywhere with minimal supplies.

[@KerenTamir]

yes totally me too I think it was the mindfulness part of rounding the edges that connects it all. I took my supplies on my trip recently it was great!

[@ellenryan127]

I've done something like this also using colored pencils or crayons. Really like the water colors!

[@stebwood79]

Colored pencils work so great for this because of the repetitions of the medium. Love this.

[@thevoid2285]

I've been doodling on envelopes and news papers(over print) gum rappers and whatever else since I was a a teenager aswell in same way

[@gailgrantham4785]

Me too!

[@judyeuller7602]

I've doodled like this for years. My notes in school were full of shapes like this. I rarely had colors available, so I used different types of lines to fill, such as crosshatches or lines in different directions. Of course, using colors was more fun.

[@br8kadawn]

Same here! ✌️❤️🙏

[@HELENGodLoves]

Ditto

[@HELENGodLoves]

I again make words or letters

[@gerardbromberg014]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today? I hope 🤞 this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world 🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦 grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

[@gerardbromberg014]

@@br8kadawn Hello 👋 how are you doing today? I hope 🤞 this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world 🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦 grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

[@debbiemartin9005]

I did this as a child in the 1960’s - with crayons! No one taught me how to do it; I just made it up. I used the black to make the scribbles, and then colored in the shapes with whatever color made me feel good. No thought of balance or the number of shapes that had which color. It just made me happy to color in the shapes. I did this as an elementary school child into my high school years. Thank you for triggering this memory.

[@KerenTamir]

yes me too, I did it as a kid and it brings back so many memories, the concept here is to connect it to mindfulness and transform negative thoughts into positive by awaking our subconscious mind and helping our body feel relaxed and at peace.

[@goatladygletha792]

Oh my goodness, yours is just about the same story as mine! Lots of us did this, apparently, not realizing the benefits! 🙂

[@yvonnewest3132]

Yes me too. Just scribble all circles etc and colour them in all different colours with crayons. Used to do them all the time or the patterns with a compass.

[@dissado]

Exactly, me too .. I'm not sure anyone can actually claim to have "invented" it .. it seems a natural thing that many children/adults do. I've been doing it for years and I'm now in my 60's!.

[@pennieshaw5201]

Same here

[@erikaalmeidavega78]

I am a Care Assistant at a home of primarily Dementia Residents & have been doing similar to this with them for activities, my plan is to help each Resident to create a small card filled with their own design/colours, then put these all together to form a 'patchwork quilt' type of effect which we can display for everyone to enjoy! xx

[@KerenTamir]

that's amazing! you're amazing for doing this with them Erika

[@super.dank.707]

That's such a great idea. You could gift a print of their art pieces to their loved ones as well, I'm sure it would be a treasured item to some.

[@brendaokuda2158]

I'm a 59 yr old woman from the U.S. I remember as far back as 1st grade I, & all most of my classmates used to do this constantly using notebook paper, pencils, & pens. I am so going to try doing this again & see what wonderful new memories I can come up with. Thank you for sharing.

[@loosilu]

hello from one year later! did you try it?

[@2212booboo]

Sammeee. I used to draw "amoebas" which were similar shaped. We learnt in science class. I'm SO going to do this again. Thank you

[@raeannoh]

As an art therapist I used the scribble and color process and found it relaxing. I really like the addition to it of rounding off all sharp corners. I can see how that would make a big difference on a subconscious level. I have to get back to doing more of this. Thanks for sharing it.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much for sharing this. I wish everyone was taught it this way especially kids and teens that have been cooped up at home in the past 2 years dealing with anxiety

[@elsagrace3893]

Rae Ann do you help your patients realize their feelings and the needs that they signal? Do you coach them on how to meet their needs?

[@daryllynn5406]

​@@KerenTamir thats an understatement. I hope so also.

[@GrandmaAbby1]

I'm recovering from brain surgery so this would be a perfect way to help me and my brain heal!! Going to give this a try as my usual mixed media mojo has disappeared lately. Thanks for sharing and all the best to you in 2022.

[@KerenTamir]

Abby yes this might really help you! I know that the psycologist who created it mentioned that it can help with the inner connections in the brain as well.... meaning while you're doing it on the outside it happens as well in the inside

[@acrom17]

I’m also recovering from brain surgery and having trouble with creativity and learning new skills. This looks like a nice gateway back to being more like my old self

[@NickUncommon]

Back in 2008, I had a brain hemmorhage which also affected my ability to create freely. It was Zentangles getting me back to being creative without overthinking. It still is different from the work I did before, and there are times, I mourn the loss of my old abilities, but all in all I am happy to create again.

[@amaega]

I'm an art therapist, if you're curious, try bilateral drawing for brain injury/recovery. An art material in each hand and try and mirror the scribbles/flow as you make marks on the surface. It helps integrate the two hemispheres of the brain.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much for sharing this here.... and for the ladies of sharing their story.... I'm so glad there's something that can help people this way and how we are all connected and help each other... sending love to all of you!

[@SarahCoxWrites]

Wow, I have been doing a version of this for years (I started when I was 14 about 40 years ago) and never knew it was a thing. I just automatically do it. Good to know how beneficial it is. Glad you have found this too.

[@sagepreaumx9903]

Me too. 🙂

[@KerenTamir]

yes me too and so I think connecting it together with something that can help us feel relax and focused its a new form of mindfulness....

[@nameissturdy1390]

Too bad right? You could have named it! You could have sold the “Sarah Technique” to millions.

[@KerenTamir]

art has been named and renamed for years in different forms. I've been doodling since i was a kid but its the transformation from stress to positivity that is key here.

[@suzanneknibb3501]

me too, didnt have a name, still do this

[@marshgirl]

I used this in Art Psycotherapy , it was very soothing and helped a lot. We called it Taking a line for a walk. 💫

[@KerenTamir]

oh I love that, I wish it was taught to everyone to help them with stress

[@marshgirl]

@@KerenTamir it helped with my Childhood trauma. I still do it when triggers are bashing me or stressed. It’s so therapeutic . Thank you 🙏🏻🤍🕊❤️💫

[@daryllynn5406]

Great line

[@rashidahr4043]

Aww lol love that.."Taking a line for a walk "brilliant!

[@PaleoClipper]

I see a lot of people saying this already, but this is something I’ve done for years. The Zentangle craze actually made me a little sad, as I’ve been drawing/doodling like that for over 22 years and giving them as bookmarks or the like. I am happy to see it’s helping calm and relax though! Fun tip: start with a bunch of smaller, oddly shaped squares, triangles, etc and round out the corners the same you did here. If you use blues and add the little ‘ shine it’ll look like a bunch of water droplets. Use gem tones to make it look like a treasure hoard.

[@cocoanashe]

Hi. I hope you get this message. I rediscovered art and painting. I’m not great, but it feels good. I’ve been at it for a couple weeks… just felt good. Painting and making “ bad art” feels amazing. I found this video and I tried this. Please know I am in love. In peace and in gratitude…. I run to this when my mind heart hurts and I find I am easily brought to a state of relaxation or meditation. Literally saved my life… sounds dramatic but it’s true. Thank you for learning this and sharing. This has impacted my life in the most amazing way… thank you for helping in my healing 🌺 💐

[@KerenTamir]

I'm so so glad to hear! I do the same because its not just about doodling its about connecting to something in your subconscious! thank you so much!

[@Evolvingmom]

My dad was a physician and used to "doodle" every night while he watched TV and unwound from the stress of the day...wish I'd given him some colored pens or pencils at some point to brighten up his creations. Thanks for the suggestion

[@KerenTamir]

that's so nice that it brings back those memories!! thanks for sharing!

[@cherylalikhani5957]

I am so glad you posted this before I got covid, it is giving me something soothing and creative to do while stuck in the hospital. I had 6 professional art pens, 120 colored gel pens (comes with a coloring book), a ream of copy paper, and a clipboard delivered to the hospital. I can't comfortably do much from a tiny hospital bed but will be moved to a nursing facility for continued care and will finally have some room to get creative. These and similar drawings are what I thought of doing when I selected the supplies.

[@KerenTamir]

Oh I’m so glad to hear it’s helping you. So sorry you got COVID. I hope you feel better soon. At least you get to watch lots of videos and relax lol

[@mugque]

I've recently been having a lot of art block until this popped up on my recommended and really helped me! Thank you so much not only does it make some beautiful art, but it also helps me relieve stress❤️

[@KerenTamir]

that's exactly right.... and I'm so glad it has helped you.... thank you so much it means so much to me

[@LaineyBug2020]

Oh my goodness. I am shooketh. I intuitively do this and have done this since I was a kid. I use it to help me focus and study and to relax and drown out the racing thoughts. I even used to teach my pre school students to do the lines. When it was time to unwind before naptime, I dimmed the lights, turned on soft music, and they would gather around (the ratio was only 8 kids to a teacher) and watch me use different techniques and colors to fill in all the negative spaces. They always went down without a fuss, woke up rejuvenated, and the parents loved the artwork. I would sign them with the child's name and mine. I even had one family that would have them matted and always brought them back in to show me! I love that it's a whole thing now!

[@KerenTamir]

yes that's exactly it because its not just about doodling its about connecting to something in your subconscious! thank you so much!

[@erikshappywife]

I've been making this kind of artwork for almost 50 years...it is very relaxing and fun to do.

[@KerenTamir]

yes me too, I did it as a kid, the concept here is to connect it to mindfulness and transform negative thoughts into positive by awaking our subconscious mind and helping our body feel relaxed and at peace.

[@normablake2748]

My Mother would make these types of drawings for us kids to color in. She would hang them up on the fridge. I am 74 years old and am glad to see this art form has a name. Keep doing you ❤️🏆

[@coloringwithd]

Started this style when I was in nursery school. I didn’t mix well with other kids so I did a lot of coloring. Although we didn’t have sharpies back then. Love your color choices. Thank you for sharing. 🌞🌞🌞

[@giovannam925]

I too love making all the areas curved. I think this would also be good for inner child healing, especially if this brought you comfort when you were a child and it was a positive experience.

[@KerenTamir]

yes!!! you're right its exactly amazing for inner child healing!

[@candacep2519]

Wow... I've been doing this my whole life! Never knew it was a thing. And yes.... it works. Very relaxing... thanks for sharing! I learned something today! Thank you!

[@KerenTamir]

You are so welcome so glad to hear you've always found it relaxing and helpful. I wish I would have known about it earlier. I always doodled but never connected it with mindfulness and it has helped me so much

[@ClandestineGirl16X]

Thank you for this. I'm going to have my psych non clinical group do this as an activity. They'll love this

[@IngridBlackburn]

LOVE THIS!! Never heard of it. Reminds me of starting a Zentangle string, just no patterns. This is partly why I started zentangling years ago - stress. TOTALLY get why this would be relaxing. GREAT video chickie!!! And ROCKING art. 😘😍🎨

[@KerenTamir]

thank you my friend its very similar to Zentangle's philosophy. a lot of art schools combine both together when I did my research. it was so so relaxing!

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@KerenTamir Ya, zentangling and the freedom of it is the MOST relaxing for me. This is fun - love that you shared this!

[@KerenTamir]

I'd love to see a combination of the two in your art!

[@marjoriegarner5369]

what is zentangling?

[@katt9402]

@@marjoriegarner5369 it's mediative drawing using patterns within shapes. Same basic idea dividing your area into random shapes but using patterns rather than blocks of color. A bit more involved but relaxing none the less.

[@lorraineirvin3575]

Done this for year to relax; since I was a kid in the 60’s. Great when you just want to relax but not necessarily paint a picture.

[@marianobile6183]

Thank you for making this video. I suffer from Complex PTSD and severe anxiety as well as depression. It really helps me. especially when I feel overwhelmed and scared and my mind seems to get stuck on certain situations, events haunting me from the past in childhood This seems to help quiet my mind a lot. God bless you 🙏 always.

[@KerenTamir]

I'm so sorry you suffer so much, and yes this helps to quiet the mind... talking to someone has helped me too. I talk about it in one of my videos how I sought help from a therapist and it made a huge difference. sending love and blessings!

[@feralbluee]

thanks, a very fun way of doodling. guys, if you enjoy your doodling, do whatever you want. you don’t need to follow a formula. make up your own!! cutting out certain pictures out of catalogues etc., using very sharp, curved scissors, creates the same spaced out feeling for me. even ironing makes me feel spaced out. whatever hobby or activity does it for you - knitting, computer mechanics, driving, fixing toys, making models - do it. we all need to zone out!! have fun with this or whatever. 🌷🌱

[@ocelotcat]

I've done paintings like this since I was a little kid.... never knew I was creating inner peace ☺️

[@snippets981]

I know, right? Maybe that's why my inner peace hasn't been hanging around for a while, cuz I stopped doing this awhile back.😂

[@normasouthwood3182]

Our teacher taught us this in a small country school in Saddleworth, England. It was 1956 and I was 6years old but remember it well.

[@trish1514]

What a wonderful idea .I’m definitely going to give this a try . I feel it might even help with a creative block . Thank you 🙏 for sharing Karen . God Bless

[@KerenTamir]

yes this might be the thing to unblock it as it makes you so relaxed and at peace with everything around you.. if you create one I'd love to see it... share or tag me please!

[@angelavanhorn2325]

My beloved son an artist. He went to school for art. He passed away 4 yrs. ago at 27 yes old. I still have some of his paints, brushes, easel, others. I have bad day the other day. Everytime, something happen, I seems finding myself into positive creativity. I creating something similar yesterday, but in flowers. I was used my son paint, brushes...it felt spirituals. Now, today, I have learn about your techniques which is interesting. I was more a self taught person in everything....🙏🌼

[@KerenTamir]

Dear Angela words cannot express how sorry I am... your words spoke so much to me and having those art tools from him where his spirit still dances.... well I'm sure you can feel him in every brush stroke or every time you hold one of his brushes.... I'm so glad you're creating with them as you honor him and I'm sure he knows that.... I too I'm a self taught artist and I learn by experimenting. Sending you love and healthy blessings...

[@angelavanhorn2325]

Dear Karen, thank you so much for your kindness words. It's very touching to received so much loved and compassion. We still have hope in our society and our world when we shouldering alone our personal grief...🙏❤️🌼

[@angelavanhorn2325]

Karen, more than ever since I lost him, I strongly believed in angels and spirit...A different language and sense of present fills with peace and loved...Thank you for knowing that spirit language of communication...🙏🌼

[@KerenTamir]

thank you angela your words bring tears to my eyes... I also believe that we encounter the same souls over many lifetimes as we travel together with those we are very close too, so you might meet him again in another form one day.... not sure if you ever read any books by Brian Wise "Only Love is Real" or "Many Lives Many Masters" but it is all about past lives told by a renowned psychologist who did past life regression therapy on his patients.... Its fascinating and gives us hope.

[@megsgonnamake]

I learned this is one of my Art Therapy classes some years ago. It was very relaxing and freeing.

[@KerenTamir]

yes it is! I actually want to suggest it for my therapist to use... i think it will help other so much!

[@sherryleggett1612]

I’m going to rush right home and get out my markers. I was feeling relaxed just watching you do this.

[@KerenTamir]

thats so awesome, I'm so glad it inspired you soo much! I'm so glad. If you feel like sharing I'd love to see it. either share in my FB group or email me privately

[@srrfounder1]

Wow, I didn't realize that's the name of art I've been creating for over five decades!!! 😊💚

[@KerenTamir]

yes me too, I did it as a kid, the concept for me here is to connect it to mindfulness and transform negative thoughts into positive by awaking our subconscious mind and helping our body feel relaxed and at peace. That's what changed for me!

[@daryllynn5406]

When I was in elementary school(40yrs ago) we used to do this in art. It was great fun!. My mom had ms and I moved in with my parents in2009. We did some coloring together. I had a notebook that I could slide a picture in and I remembered this. When my mom saw it, she thought it was spectacular. It's a great memory I have. I don't remember rounding corners; so that's something new to try. Thank you for making this new and for the memory it brought me. I wish you well

[@sheilaross1449]

I, like many others here, have been doing a variation on this for decades- since I was a teen. My doodles still often look much the same as they did when I was in high school. I'm left wondering whether some of us- those of us who have some inclination towards art, have organically developed this is a coping mechanism. I grew up with undiagnosed ADHD and a lot of insecurities, and I could see this as something I adapted to help soothe me and occupy my whirring mind. So interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@snippets981]

I think you're onto something there.

[@KerenTamir]

yes that could be true Sheila

[@legoqueen2445]

I learnt this technique as an art exercise in creating images or using color to express emotions. I use it with students also as it's a great way to express yourself.

[@KerenTamir]

Wonderful! that's so great Andrea thats exactly what its for and I would love for it to be used with students more often

[@legoqueen2445]

@@KerenTamir it really helps people get their confidence up in being creative

[@janethall2289]

I started with phone doodles about 30 years ago. In a time of extreme stess I did it glueing silver thread to various backgrounds and called it meanders of my mind". You can create some fantastic forms and effects. Glad the technique helps others, too.

[@labrabellart1380]

We learned about this in school when I was a kid. We called it "taking your pencil for a walk" - I don't do that any more but I do look for pen movements that are "stimming" for me and create interesting artworks with those

[@karivillebrun2096]

It is so beautiful Karen, I am going to give it a try rate now, I’ve been really struggling the last two years with the constant fevers, pain and inflammation, the doctors can’t figure out what is going on with my body, I really need to escape and somehow calm my body down, maybe this can help me find some relief, thank you so much Karen for sharing your talents and love of art, you truly are an inspiration

[@KerenTamir]

Dearest Kari, I'm so sorry you've had so much suffering in your life.... I send you many blessings and may you find some calm and relaxation for your body and wishing you healthy blessings too

[@karenmcneill2602]

Funnily enough, when I was in a stressful job and a few years after I left I did this type of thing. I've always been a doodler, especially when on the phone, so I found doing this kind of thing fun and relaxing. I did so much I have a callous on my resting finger (the one the pen presses against). When you explained the Neurologic reasons they made sense. Thank you!

[@marinalevyy]

I've done something similar since always...but just lately I've got the habit of rounding corners and I didn't knew why until now...it really feels like I'm transmuting the hard and pointy stuff into something more bearable and possible to deal with... thanks so much for sharing this! I guess I would never realized it if I haven't watched your video. Art is so amazing!

[@KerenTamir]

yes the way you described it is exactly right the rounding makes it more bearable both the lines and in our own life.

[@jamiecee4960]

Ty for the ideas and tips. I find it interesting. I need to try another one of these. When I got bored as a kid. My mom gave me a piece of paper and pencils. She said just to try circles or loops around the pages. And to color inside them or to even draw inside them. I still find it fun to this day. It is fun to do. She is an Artist. 🙂 🙂 Your paintings are pretty.

[@KerenTamir]

yes for sure me too!! yes me too, I did it as a kid, and found the concept here iso helpful as it can connect and transform negative thoughts into positive by awaking our subconscious mind and helping our body feel relaxed and at peace.

[@oldcrowcreations]

Love 💕 I have done this type of process for years with my pre-k/ grade school groups. The adults always want to participate too! Thanks for sharing the therapeutic side of this. Everyone needs art in their life.

[@KerenTamir]

you're absolutely right Elizabeth.... this is great for all ages!

[@k.alicepritchett4638]

We did this type of art all through elementary school (and that was in 1959)- particularly, when the teacher did not have any project planned for art day!

[@janilledutton139]

This is fantastic. You did a terrific job walking through the process in a way that makes an emotional connection. I love how you wove art and the psychology of it together.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much! Janille... glad to hear!

[@nancynickle33]

this looks likes lots of fun. i love bright colors

[@pew4808]

this is how i used to always draw when i was younger, because i thought i lacked creativity so the scribbles were super easy and time consuming to fill in

[@goatladygletha792]

I used to do this with crayons when I was a little girl! (This would have been back in the sixties. ) The only thing I didn't do was round the corners. I loved the randomness of it. Yours are beautiful!

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much!! the rounding of the corners is one of the most relaxing parts.. there's something about it, that I can't explain, but it transforms something in my brain!

[@goatladygletha792]

Yes, I meant to add that I like the effect of rounding the corners very much. I remember as a child not feeling comfortable with those sharp angles in the design but not knowing how to change them. Very nice what you do!

[@antoinettejohnson6251]

I used to do this all the time back in the 70's when I was like 12! I didn't know I was doing Neurographic Art! Who knew?!

[@preciouschika9926]

I do this without even knowing what it’s called. It’s very therapeutic 👌👌👌

[@rashidahr4043]

Yes sure is

[@luckydevonpixie1975]

I felt better just watching you do the composition. Lovely 😍

[@KerenTamir]

Thank you so much! xox

[@seahorse5689]

Wow! I started doing this exact technique spontaneously about two years ago. I had no idea it had a name or was a specific technique. I too was super stressed then with work and senior citizen care responsibilities and could not focus on my normal realistic art style. This just came up for me using pen and watercolor and I loved it. So cool to know it has an official name. Thanks for sharing this.

[@KerenTamir]

That’s amazing. I’m so glad you found it helpful. So great for all of us to have a tool.

[@utubehglaser]

I have a similar method of drawing with black and white- I draw curves under tension, as if I was bending spring steel. The forms are intrinsically pleasing and the marks can become as complex or 3D as I like. When an object appears from the marks, I’ll highlight it

[@KerenTamir]

that's amazing Holly, I love when hidden figures appear! TFS!

[@cathrynclark5287]

As an art teacher, I've had elementary kids do this.....very colorful and fun.

[@SophieBird07]

This is great. My daughter, (I am both sad and happy to say) is in a Methadone program where she was allowed to bring coloring books and pencils to her group meetings. Many others in the group also caught the interest and it helped keep them calmer and less anxious, while still focusing on the program. She has advanced out of those group meetings now, but still finds coloring centering. This world is just moving to fast for most of us to adjust to at times.

[@KerenTamir]

yes I believe it can help a lot of people stay calm, relaxed and focused... it really does!!

[@teresaway7029]

I used to do something very similar when I was a child and I also taught my daughter to do the same thing. So I'm not sure quite how new this is. But it is fun

[@KerenTamir]

yes me too, I did it as a kid, the concept here is to connect it to mindfulness and transform negative thoughts into positive by awaking our subconscious mind and helping our body feel relaxed and at peace.

[@marcil7389]

Thanks Keren-I made a piece with sharpie and watercolor pencils as soon as I watched the video. I liked the added feature of softening the intersections. So relaxing.

[@KerenTamir]

that's great I tried it as well with watercolor pencils... it is so relaxing!

[@KerenTamir]

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[@fionamckay]

Thank yohu for the video and guide :)

[@janinemills6732]

Thanks 🇬🇧👍

[@KerenTamir]

@@fionamckay you're so welcome!

[@KerenTamir]

@@janinemills6732 you're welcome!

[@aliciaseecharan]

I was thought that in elementary school. Take a figure 8 into your desired infinity. Then, color… Hahahahaha ☮️❤️🙂

[@charsellehooper6128]

Keren, you rock! We can heal ourselves…I’ve come back 100% from two paralyzing strokes and a brain injury. Ignore the haters. It is a much more fulfilling life to be a helper.

[@KerenTamir]

wow I'm so sorry you went through all that.... you're so right and I'm so glad you recovered. sending love and blessings

[@TerraLineaLLC]

I’ve been drawing like this for a long time but much more intricate. It does feel very meditative.

[@KerenTamir]

yes me too, I did it as a kid, the concept here is to connect it to mindfulness and transform negative thoughts into positive by awaking our subconscious mind and helping our body feel relaxed and at peace.

[@MrsLympha]

I know the point isn't to interpret the image but as you are painting I see your spirit guides looking down at you! 💞💞💞 Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@KerenTamir]

oh I feel its great to interpret the images, I've seen some really cool things in my paintings and wow thank you for letting me know what you see... spirit guiding me is a great thing

[@lynneallison2367]

This is wonderful, especially for those that believe they don't have a creative bone in their body. Thanks so much

[@KerenTamir]

Absolutely! you're so right! anyone can do this!

[@inbtweene2967]

Hi Karen, I call this 'unscrambling my brain'.....when my grandchildren were small and I was trying to think of something to amuse them I would scribble on pages, put out all the colours, and say 'here's my brain, let's unscramble it' ....then I would get them to scribble and unscramble their own brains... That was twenty years ago. Thank you for showing us your way.... magic! I love that so many do this soothing/calming doodling.

[@christiedecker2724]

Interesting. As a child, I would be given a 64 count box of crayons each Christmas. (it was what made Christmas for me!) First thing I would draw would be loops and curves with the black, using each crayon in turn to color in only one loop - I did not count the loops as I drew, but hoped I would have enough for each crayon but not too many to have to duplicate. When I took basic art class in college, the class was frustrating me, we had to draw without looking at our paper, other (in my mind) ridiculous things per the instructor...I was losing my love of art. So, the professor asked me what brought me joy, and I told her of my crayon coloring...I was then 'assigned' to do just that once again...it brought back my joy in art. I didn't mind the corners, I enjoyed making each color shaded differently regardless of the shape. Anyway, this reminded me of that time...I now make all occasion greeting cards. I think I might do some of this for cards too. Thank you! Blessings.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you for sharing your story! many art teachers didn't recognize things in their students and only accepted their way of art... that's also why I don't love fine art because its too confined and I like the freedom mixed media gives me.

[@christiedecker2724]

@@KerenTamir I understand that very well! Thank you for this inspiration. Blessings!

[@dorothykovak4900]

What a wonderful technique. This would be a great warm up method before creating. Thanks for sharing.

[@KerenTamir]

yes that's an excellent Idea but I do it almost everywhere. While watching tv, eating, in the car while waiting for my daughter. Its so relaxing

[@inspiredlife81]

I like to doodle then turn the page around to see if looks anything - a crocodile, a teapot and create these from simple shapes and textures. Must try to do this for 5 mins a day ❤️

[@KerenTamir]

yes that's what I've been doing trying to do it daily! as it helps me so much!

[@wren1114]

I’ve also done this style of drawing for yrs on my own after being inspired by abstract sculpture. Love this beautiful colorful example. Thanks for sharing!

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much!

[@susanrollins1606]

This isn't a new art form I've been doing this since the sixties. I guess they just gave it a fancy name! Very relaxing.

[@KerenTamir]

yes its not the art form that is new but the connection of the art with mindfulness and consciously connect body and mind...

[@Smithereens655]

A doctor just gave this process a new name. Art has always been a healthy way to elevate stress or other emotions. As shown in the comments many have stated they have been doing this type of art for many years. Nothing about this art form is new. On a different note, I do like the colors and utensils used in the video.

[@synithiagreene5010]

Wow so impressed by this new art form I'm about to try it out for myself I need more mental and positive emotional stimulation in my life 🧬... I love the concept of the nerve endings being directly connected to the artwork it's a genuine genius 💡 idea.

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear thank you so much!

[@thegoatgirlcr]

Thank you so much for sharing. You have no idea how much my soul NEEDS this!!! Sending you a billion blessings🥰

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear, Thank you so much!

[@thegoatgirlcr]

@@KerenTamir I made my first one and it turned out pretty good. But more importantly, I feel emotionally better now about the situation! Thank you again 🥰

[@cmwHisArtist]

Very interesting. I am an artist with fibromyalgia since childhood, and the only time my entire body does not hurt is when I am PAINting. I always wondered where the word came from.

[@KerenTamir]

same I've has arthritis since I was 18 and this form of art helped me so much being able to connect mind and body!

[@fayprivate7975]

When I was in 4th grade many ,many years ago, I had a teacher called Miss O’Donnell. She used to have us do “crazy drawings” that were exactly what you just drew. We’d color them also. She never explained them as you did, but they were fun.

[@cheryl7476]

Looks similar to what I used to do to just fiddle and relax with whatever art supply I had as a kid. Mostly crayons and colored pencils, I suspect. What a grand relaxation technique and I love the idea of using our watercolor markers. Your examples flow so nicely. All relaxed now? Happy New Year, Keren to you and the fam.

[@KerenTamir]

thank you and Happy New Year to you as well!!

[@Taitcreates639]

I have done this, it is fantastic. I help my self with organizing while coloring freely. Love you graphics of the title of this video. Tfs

[@KerenTamir]

Wonderful! that's great to hear! I love doing it too!

[@dariarutkowski6874]

Thank you so much for this video and new art for me. I have chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis and use art to cope with the pain and reduce the stress/anxiety from it. Your work is beautiful, thank you. I also wanted to ask about the art rules you mentioned? Where can you learn these ? I am just someone that plays with arts and crafts but i would love to improve or elevate my work. Never heard of art rules such as you mentioned before. thank you again

[@KerenTamir]

thank you Daria, I too suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and us art to cope and heal. I did a video about that a few weeks ago not sure if you saw it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6GolJiEptyhqKs in terms of the art rules there are different kinds like color theory or composition rules. People go to school for many years to learn those but I just learned them along the way as I don't have an art degree. I feel like watching videos helps a lot as people mentioned them. You might be able to google it too. but there's not one place for all the rules. Its mainly doing things from your heart and intuition without fear!! what kind of things you struggle with creatively?

[@HealingDivineLove]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I run across an ad for this recently and now I feel like I have a better sense of what it's all about because of your video. Thank you so much.

[@KerenTamir]

Glad it was helpful!!!! this is a very basic and easy way of understanding it but there are more involved methods and courses that are taught elsewhere

[@donitaylor8936]

I love this! Thank you for sharing this discovery, I’m ready to do one of my own now. 🌸

[@KerenTamir]

it is so freeing and relaxing! if you make it I'd love to see it!!

[@karma13612]

Wonderful technique! I will certainly give it a try in my scribble journals! I’m not an artist, just like to play with colors and this will fit right in to my mark making. It won’t look as pretty as yours, but I will still get the relaxing benefit I’m sure! Thank you for sharing!

[@KerenTamir]

the benefit is the relaxation for sure! enjoy!

[@miavanderpaardt7554]

This is done really well. Thank you for making it!!

[@KerenTamir]

Glad you liked it! thanks!

[@tomboywarrior3229]

This was very relaxing to watch too! When I'm drawing my characters , I always like to make the corners less pointing. It's indeed very relaxing! But I'm gonna try and make something more freely like you did in this video! Thanks for teaching this!

[@KerenTamir]

that's so amazing! I wish I could draw well... I've tried but I don't have the patience... I feel this free form helps me relax

[@FoodNNewsTV]

This is wonderful. Good for anxiety and depression. Can't wait to get started.

[@KerenTamir]

yes it has helped me so much as well!

[@juchlu3081]

I enjoyed your video very much. You have a calm, gentle voice, and I could relate to your lines and colors. Just watching you made me relax. And I will definitely try it soon.

[@KerenTamir]

so glad to hear thank you so much!

[@juchlu3081]

@@KerenTamir I'm suffering from a komplex Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder and bad Depressions. Maybe, and I hope, this will be something I still can do in bad times, when I'm not able to draw or do much else.

[@dorothyschoun5663]

This is really cool! It's very similar till a technique my grandpa showed me in the early 1960's. Black marker, scribble on page, color in the shapes with different colored markers. :D So much fun!

[@michealamarshall9534]

Oh...I've just downloaded your guide Keren. Cant wait to have a look and get started!

[@KerenTamir]

that's awesome Micheala so glad to hear!! enjoy!

[@cheriekarley2479]

This is perfect timing for many an issue all mental health related. Thank you so much for this video I will be doing this shortly. Cheers cherieK 🌈🦋🐿🇦🇺

[@KerenTamir]

thank you Cherie you're exactly right and it came to me at the perfect time when I needed to relax and reduce my stress and so I thought it would help so many others if I shared! if you create one and want to share it with me I'd love to see it!

[@cheriekarley2479]

@@KerenTamir thank you for your reply. I did give it a go after I wrote the comment. But I need to figure out what medium to use or different paper as I tried with my Ecoline markers for some reason they wouldn’t activate with my water brush just went an ugly colour and barely moved So I tried water colours but I’m not great with them. I’m wondering if it would be good with acrylic paints as they are my preferred medium. Then I thought of using my (Jane Davenport) mermaid markers and Dylusions markers and they didn’t want to move much either (again I think it may of been my watercolour paper was way to thirsty) Then I thought of just using pencils ( Prisma colour) after that thought I’m thinking maybe trying watercolour pencils might be good too and using either another watercolour paper or mixed media paper because I feel using the images torn up as collage paper would look fabulous as either a focal point or a background on a canvas or just in my art journal. The paper I started with is prima as it’s the only type I have that is glued both ends so it doesn’t move. I also have Dina Wakleys water paper and journals Dylusions paper and journals and some different types of Tim Holtz paper. And Arches water paper too. Any suggestions would be so helpful. Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos you’ve put out the ones you speak of your own mental health and health issues really help me a lot. To not only feel less alone you make me feel more “normal” (For want of a better word) Cheers cherieK 🦋🌈🐿🇦🇺

[@KerenTamir]

Cherie I'm so glad you gave it a go. I do feel that your paper might be too porous. for me it worked best on the smooth side of 140lbs watercolor paper either hot or cold press. I find the Prima watercolor paper pad too porous so I know why it didn't work. I don't think Dina's would either as too porous too. and Dyan's might but I would first prime it with gesso as the paper is thinner. The archers one how thick is it and does it have a smoother side? you can always hold it down with tape. I posted the one I used under my video by Paul Reubens but I also tried it on on a hot press one and it worked. I would try the mixed media smooth by Tim Holtz. I am going to try with mermaid markers and also watercolor pencils and even water soluble crayons. Once you have the right paper, everything should work on it. maybe test the papers first.

[@cheriekarley2479]

@@KerenTamir well I kept on trying and I used a mixed media paper and my inktence pencils and oh my goodness it works and is so vibrant and beautiful. It was definitely a paper issue I’m going to experiment with other papers and water soluble mediums and keep playing I do love this and it is definitely calming and relaxing which is something that is hard to find when you’re mind/ inner voice won’t stay quiet this is the perfect thing for me. It’s art and art therapy which is why I journal and play with mixed media art in the first place. Thank you once again for sharing this technique and for responding to my large message. I truly appreciate it. Also you playing with bleach was wonderful I’ve also done this technique using a mini mister. Much smaller splatters yet just as beautiful of a result. Cheers cherieK 🌈🦋🐿🇦🇺♥️

[@KerenTamir]

@@cheriekarley2479 I'm so glad to hear it worked. I want to test it with so many other mediums and colors. That's my mission this month. It is for sure so relaxing and it does quiet my inner voice as my mind is usually racing. I had never tried bleach but it smelled really bad and I'm sensitive so not sure if I would mist it but I'm sure it gives a great effect. thank you so much for sharing!

[@5paces164]

Wow! A new and refreshing connection between art and a host of other personal issues. Because of your Video, I looked up the Topic and found how it can also help with chronic pain. You always introduce new and interesting ideas. 🤗 Thank you

[@KerenTamir]

Wonderful! that's so great. It helped me so much to relax and de-stress and that helps with the physical pain. A calm mind means a calm body for me.

[@KerenTamir]

and thank you for your kind words!

[@littlebit9698]

I'm going to have to try this. Hopefully it will help reduce my stress. I'm also going to get my kids (ages 4-10) to try to do it with me. Thank you for sharing this. Happy New Year.

[@KerenTamir]

yes thats a great thing to do... wishing you a happy and healthy new year!!

[@nawalheart3071]

People finally realize that painting is something that calms people down and makes them meditate. Thank you science. By the way you can paint anything. Even if you go full master artist and paint something realistic. It will work too! If you seperate a painting in different areas and go into full detail it´s just lines, curves and dots. Sometimes even at greater scale. I hope more people will learn to draw. It´s so relaxing and will open your mind! Maybe it will need some time but at one point your brain goes full automatic mode and you will draw without thinking anymore. It´s magic!

[@KerenTamir]

Not all art is relaxing for me.... I couldn't do realistic painting or drawing because It bring me a lot of stress as its too exact... when I found mixed media it opened up my eyes to the art I loved to do... but even that process needs thinking like the steps, composition, etc. It has never been as relaxing as when I did Neurographic ART. there's something about it I can't explain. the transformation in my body from stress to relaxation was significant more than I ever experienced!

[@debbiemohekey1509]

When I was a kid half a century ago we did these all the time and called them scribble patterns.

[@KerenTamir]

yes me too, I did it as a kid, the concept here is to connect it to mindfulness and transform negative thoughts into positive by awaking our subconscious mind and helping our body feel relaxed and at peace.

[@debbiemohekey1509]

@@KerenTamir Yours are certainly more sophisticated and some very interesting techniques.Something for the grandkids and ok, maybe nana too.

[@dissado]

I've done this kind of doodling for years but I tend to use straight lines more than rounded. It is relaxing, like a lot of colouring, or art and crafts.

[@Bee-ne4qo]

I always doodled and did this while reflecting or daydreaming as a child but not with serious artistic flair just it was what I was doing. It's quite cool to see what a sophisticated thing it can become especially as my mom thought I was wasting my paper haha. Maybe I will return to it now as an adult

[@KerenTamir]

art is never a waste!! but we've been indoctrinated to think that. I doodled in my notebooks in school all the time it was so relaxing!

[@sharisimonehampton5434]

This works! And when working with child or more difficult types and those that refuse to engage, I begin by putting on some soothing, but catchy type of music. Not too loud. And without even speaking , I then disperse the paper and pens. I ask everyone to close their eyes and listen. Listen to the music. And when they feel comfotable to begin drawing the music...by now the music ends and I encourage to fill in with colors. Almost always, all engage and participate often at first out of curiosity. But also feeling satisfied with their art! Every picture is beautiful. And like a fingerprint to each individual. Its a miraculous exercise for those with issues and has a terrific calming effect on many! 😉👍♥️

[@KerenTamir]

I love that so much!! so true and beautiful. I love how it can help anyone!

[@tinkabell39]

Definitely trying this, I am having a painter's block as of now lol..this will help..Thank you ❤

[@KerenTamir]

this has helped me to create so much artwork. I feel so relaxed when i do it! it might help you with your block. thanks so much!

[@jacsfalconer1929]

Fascinating. Thank you for sharing this technique. I'll try it out today. 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much! I'd love to see it if you want to share in my facebook group!

[@johndouglaswilson7504]

Interesting art method, and good explanation, it seems to be a therapeutic art, and colorful too.

[@KerenTamir]

Thank you very much! yes it is John... it has helped me so much for the past few weeks as I've been making them regularly. I can see a difference in myself mentally that I haven't felt before even though I've been doing art for 20 years.

[@ellenstoune8937]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique and the helpful reference guide!

[@KerenTamir]

You are so welcome! glad to hear!

[@annekelly6354]

I hate to disagree with the time frame I did this as a kid and I'm 74, it's still beautiful art

[@KerenTamir]

Anne definitely me too the concept is more about connecting the mind and body through mindfulness. Every art has been done before but this one specifically helps us focus and relax...

[@XenusMama]

I remember learning this in art class , jr. high 1969…. Our teacher was “ alternative “ ( for ‘69!) and this was our Relaxation art. My mother called it hippy stained glass…. Lol.

[@WhatsMarlyUpTo]

I just want to weigh in on this comment. I too remember this from art class and it was my favorite art class. However, the teacher didn't mean for it to be therapy. In this video we are guided what to think about, how to round out any sharp corners, etc. What we did in school was art doodling, not training our brain to heal therapy. I look forward to trying this method of healing. Wondering if we can use pencil crayons? Thanks Karen, for this video!❤️

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much for saying it as its exactly right I loved doodling and doing this when I was a kid and in my notebooks as a teenager during class but its the therapeutic value that it brings that is the key here and setting the intention in a certain way. and yes you can use pencil crayons, watercolor pencils, even actual crayons. anything goes

[@staceywilkins5920]

This is going to be great! I have done this all my life but didn’t know it actually had a name. Thank you. Gonna try it tomorrow

[@KerenTamir]

enjoy creating!

[@TheChickadeeCrafts]

Loved seeing this! But it’s not new! My cousin and I did these for hours and hours in the 1960s.

[@KerenTamir]

yes me too, I did it as a kid, the concept here is to connect it to mindfulness and transform negative thoughts into positive by awaking our subconscious mind and helping our body feel relaxed and at peace.

[@helenduplessis9820]

Just looking at you creating brought a smile to my face. Will definitely try this and also teach my grandkids this technique! Thanks for sharing! 🥰🥰🥰

[@KerenTamir]

thank you so much!!