Neurographic Art Tutorial : Mindfulness In Art

This mindful art making tutorial can help you find inner peace through art. Here are some materials I enjoy using from BLICK Art.
Canson Watercolor Paper: www.jdoqocy.com/2d100dlurlt8A...
Sharpie Markers: www.anrdoezrs.net/pg70wktqks7...
Prang 16 Color Watercolor Set: www.kqzyfj.com/2d100r09608OQP...
Prismacolor Colored Pencils: www.anrdoezrs.net/bc74wktqks7...
Blue Art Tape: www.dpbolvw.net/rc122biroiq57...
For more information about Neurographica visit: www.neurographica.us/
Music by Bensound.com (royalty free)
I am a BLICK Art affiliate and appreciate your purchases using the above links as I am compensated!

[@meqnie6620]

POV: this was assigned to you by your art teacher

[@seanmedationman3848]

so true

[@seanmedationman3848]

Brush here's me not having any clue what to do

[@pri2629]

Stop because that’s literally why I’m here HAHA

[@Blingy]

Yep I did

[@drawdo2905]

So true

[@katerinagelashvili5577]

Yesterday for the first time I made an neurographic art. I had a problem that seemed impossible to fix. As I drew my art I felt a relief of irritation and anger, I felt hopeful by the end. Within an hour the problem got resolved in a way it blew my mind! It was a pure miracle! I'm definitely going to get more deeper into that stuff.

[@cloudy9593]

*POV:* _Your teacher made you watch this in her zoom class and now you clicked on the link she sent_

[@FR3D.x]

Not zoom, but yes.

[@kingstontuazon1787]

Yep me to but not zoom

[@gabrielestrada9682]

stop spying on me

[@eddiehenriquez3990]

lmao yeah she put a link. i dont even go to any zooms for any class anymore.

[@SuperShassa]

I can remember doing this as a young child if I could find a pen or pencil and a piece of scrap paper. It was a traumatic time. I know now one of the reasons I was able to cope. It's always been able to scribble doodle etc that's helped through my life. I'm now 65. ♥️

[@chriscafferkey7736]

ditto!

[@10pennytv75]

Me too

[@CAnn-908]

Same

[@lisag1651]

Same, our phone book was covered inside and out with doodles.

[@Ruby-wise]

I did too! I was about 13-14 yrs old. I would visualize objects ( like cloud animals) and used pencils or crayons to fill in designs. 😊

[@akobiolugbala1440]

I honestly didn’t want this video to end. Have been thinking about going into Art and after watching this video, I believe I can start from here. Thanks a lot

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you for this meaningful comment! 💗

[@DivyaJoan]

I just discovered neurographic art and it seems like just what I need right now. Thank you for explaining so well.

[@BethanyThiele]

My pleasure 😊

[@deba417]

Thank you for your wonderful video. You explain the process so well and in a very relaxing and positive way. The music also adds pleasantry.

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@deniserobinson6571]

Excellent video. I love that there is now a name and rational for this process. As a child our teacher would have us do what she called , " trail a line" . Loads of fun! As an art educator, when I taught line in my classes I would let the students play a game or make up a story about a line going on a journey. The stories that came up were always interesting.I like this process as it flips that concept around, starting with a challenge/ story and releasing. A very enjoyable and theraputic activity. Thanks for sharing.

[@BethanyThiele]

No problem! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@FroggyRaeCreations]

I've been drawing like this for so many years. It is very relaxing. Love your approach!

[@rickelpers1820]

Today was the first art lesson for my friend who is handicapped. With practice I think he will progress as he continues his tai chi lessons. Combined, I believe he will move forward much faster in his rehabilitation. Both together will rebuild his brain as tai chi has improved his ability to walk,and his ability to speak. The mind is more engaged with the soul and spirit, and this technique has shown me because of the freedom it gives focus and in his case dexterity. As I said, combining these will give him confidence to pursue both and increase his chances for his future . And it’s a hell a lot of fun. Thanks for making lives a little (a lot) better, and that it increases.

[@BethanyThiele]

💕 so glad you enjoyed this and I hope your friend continues to make progress!

[@cremebrulee4759]

What a wonderful friend you are!

[@2Lorig]

Absolutely! The more tai chi I do, the more art I make! Think of the yin/yang symbol! ☯🖌 One inspires the other.

[@juliejulie8379]

I watched this a week ago. I have done my first piece with pen and watercolour. I am hoping to transfer it onto a large canvas. Thank you so much, you are truly inspiring ❤

[@jojotonnaer1526]

This is profound...and so beautiful. Thank you!

[@BethanyThiele]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ts-eu6mp]

This is the first example I saw a few months ago and have ben searching for it ever since! Yay! Part of why I know it is the one is the use of the sharpie, etc. to shadow Inside the already colored in shapes. You said to do it from one side, such as the top or the left, consistently and it will give more depth to the entire piece! I feel like I need to take 3 cleansing breaths! Thank you, Bethany Thiele-you did this 8/8/2020. And you ARE apart teacher--in more ways than people sometimes think of. My high school art teacher was wonderful, always an encouraging word and a positive comment! Then she would make a suggestion or two and lead you where you were trying to go or give you a fresh idea or two to try! I STILL just love her. My daughter, who actually turned out to be an artist, had the WORST experience with her Art Teacher!! The woman was not at all encouraging-in fact, she was very critical and judgmental in an unhelpful way. And she always said my daughter worked too slowly! It hurt my child and I will not forget that. She actually stopped making art for a time after that horrible, so-called "teacher." And I don't say that lightly as her Dad has been a teacher and many of our friends are or were teachers, Professors and the like. But I did meet some parent's who said the same awful things happened to their son-and then heard thru' the grapevine more. What a disservice. Art- of many kinds, and music, and her animals plus the love of her family and all her Facebook friends for 10-20 years, I mean actual, long term friends all over the world, helped her make it through 3 brain tumor surgeries-not malignant but she was dying from them. She beat them all with excellent Dr.! But then she got cancer-Stage 4, multiple metastatic adenocarcinoma and they said she wouldn't make it-sign these papers. No, I said. And after that hard year of treatment, we had her with us for 4 more wonderful years- and she kept making art, listening to music, taking care of her beloved fur babies and being on the same forums with the same people- for healthy food and water, for art, photography and was doing to mixed digital operations on the computer with her art and always used mixed media and wrote like there was no tomorrow-because there really wasn't. She never complained, not once. She was beautiful inside and out. So kind, thoughtful, loving, funny, loyal. This was a great person! But I will not forget that damned art "teacher", who got away with her awfulness for years and years-even when parents spoke up--yet I also will never for get the kind an wonderful teacher who's deceased daughter had the same birthday as my daughter- and she bought her class rig for her! How wonderful. And my daughter ALWAYS Loved her teachers-she used to want to stay and help them clean up after class, Fromm the moment she began school. Art and Music- so vital, so important in our world. And in ours. Thank you. Jenna's Mom, Terri

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you! I’m happy you found this. Thanks your sharing your story as well. ❤️

[@museme6945]

Thank you for this! I am definitely going to try it. I have lots of time on my hands due to COVID ending my career, art journalling has been more helpful than anything and neurographic art will take it a wonderful new level.

[@heatherallyn2319]

i have been doing drawings like this since I was in high-school! wild

[@julialloyd5747]

The addition of the hypnotic verbal tones and background music is an interesting slant to the promise of relaxation and resolution. I struggle to appreciate abstract art and see it mainly as daubing but this is something I might try. It reminds me of zentangle art too.

[@anastasiafiandaca2888]

yes, I also immediately thought of zentangle.

[@annavannoni]

This was very peaceful and calming watching you work!

[@anyagodwin5197]

Thank you so much for this opportunity to feel into Neurographic art. I have watched many videos over the last week or so, as I’ve tried to learn more about it. I particularly relate to your approach and I thank you for that. Wishing you well.

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you for this positive comment!

[@LavenderLori406]

That is BEAUTIFUL! And you are a great teacher. Thank you.

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you for your kindness

[@arellysritchieauthor]

I have never been into paintings let alone art, my mother and aunt are excellent at painting, my aunt even had one of her artwork put in a museum back on our island, so being artistic is definitely in my genes, but I have never been attracted to it, I love watching others create their artwork, but I never had the patience to try it my self, but this type of art seems awesome, and I feel attracted to it, I am definitely going to try this, love the videos, I am going to continue following your channel.

[@BethanyThiele]

Wonderful to hear! Enjoy! 💕

[@marianhansenkaucheck8262]

As a kid in elementary school, we used to have to draw something like this and then color it in. It was considered busy work for those who finished their school work. I loved doing it. Now I know why. haha. I love this kind of art.

[@BethanyThiele]

😂 when I was a kid I’d do something like this but make a “maze” and want sometime to “trace my lines” 😂

[@lj2943]

Great video!! Love the concept. I am a ruptured brain aneurysm survivor.❤ Neuro information peaked my interest in the title of your video. I am a beginner artist. I just sat down frustrated with my art painting. Then I came upon you video. You have given me an idea to paint with this method. I calmed down now. I'm going to try again. The paintings looked like the arteries in the brain. Thank you for your videos. ❤❤❤

[@diannecharnley6240]

I was so thrilled to come across your video and the newer art form. I have been learning Zentangle, as this is very meditative. but this art form takes it to a new level. I have started my first piece of work and find it amazing. Thank you.

[@BethanyThiele]

My pleasure! Happy to hear you are enjoying it.

[@conniegiovenco583]

I am 62 years old. I went to a Catholic school growing up. Sister Kathleen in 3rd grade (way back then in the 1960's), had us create this EXACT work of art. Amazing things come back again and again.

[@BethanyThiele]

I agree with you!

[@susanzolton6730]

Lovely technique. Thank you for sharing

[@aesthetiquebyannie]

Beautifully explained 😇🙏🏻🧚🏼‍♀️

[@BethanyThiele]

Thanks!

[@almabeston7777]

I am a person who has my mind on problems a lot and I love this technique to work out my tensions. Why, because it is simple and not overly right brain activity which gets hampered when dealing with problems.

[@BethanyThiele]

Yes, absolutely! Enjoy the process 💗

[@homesweethomehomesweethome545]

Thank you for explaining this creative artistic art form in an interesting educational enjoyable way😌🕊

[@BethanyThiele]

My pleasure!

[@photo42girl]

I started mine last night and finished today. It was very time consuming but I am pleased with the outcome. If I could download a photo, I would.

[@bloodyvqlentine]

I was just assigned this by my art teacher, but I'm so glad she introduced me to this type of art.. it's beautiful

[@BethanyThiele]

Enjoy!

[@elizabethharvester6111]

Such an awesome instructional video! THank YOU Bethany for sharing it.

[@BethanyThiele]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it!

[@lisaengel880]

thank you so much for this clear explanation. will finally give this a try!

[@BethanyThiele]

You’re welcome!

[@beaulabix4914]

Thank you, B.T. I knew this is cool my entire life. Blessings.

[@ilove2paint]

I've been enjoying watching and creating neurographic art so much! it is so relaxing!

[@BethanyThiele]

So glad you like it!

[@DeeStoppa]

I love this technique, so easy and beautiful! Thank you for sharing, great tips

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you 💗💗💗

[@GraphicArts-xm2ds]

With watercolor it looks just super!) More interesting than just with a pencil)

[@jennifergraham6896]

Thanks! I am using this process with my online classes this week. Glad I found your video. Very helpful!

[@BethanyThiele]

Happy to help!

[@artworld9799]

Amazing neurographic Art work💕💕

[@cynthias7812]

Thank you for this video. A fellow traveler directed me to this type of art and I found you. You explained it so well and clearly. I appreciate it sooo much!!!

[@BethanyThiele]

My pleasure!

[@lindakenney5678]

Beautiful job simply explaining what Neurograpic art is how how to approach it. I think I'm going to try teaching it to my 5th grade classes.

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you and enjoy!

[@cshell9137]

What a Perfect introduction to neurographic art! Your calm kind voice was engaging and so informative! so visually satisfying that it was a joy

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you!

[@jamescole1786]

2/22/24..Wow/ sooo much enjoyed my 1st time viewing your very well organized creative art KZbin video today. Neurographic art & another..Enpusse (?), a combo of (thin) copper & colored matt material where 'free form' geometric & non-geometric forms + 'floating' free-form lines, shapes are drawn then both the copper art 3D 'pushed & pulled' centered on the matt with various lines/shapes are color blended was just Great! Am 78 yrs (young) & cant wait to show my grand kids. [We did bunch of Christmas decos this year using combo bought theme items glurd to wood plugs trimmed with glitter & sparkled pipe cleaner..] we all had a blast. So i have been looking to ..kinda expand o n this for non-Christmas activity. Found you on YT, subscribed & 👍👍. Much appreciate your time, articulation, camera lighting, closeup lenses, misc description of tools/tape/physical pressure applications, color mixing, drying times & much more. Great organized presentation in perfect time & attention span...for me (💪☺️🍺)👍🎨⚙️🔧🛠😊

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you! I’m very happy you are enjoying my videos and I hope they inspire you and your family. Cheers!

[@MadameX_]

Wow! I have been doing this all my life and never knew why. Very cool!

[@simpleartideas]

Smart and creative style of unique art - love your ways. Good one.

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you so much!

[@nikkichaisson6953]

I'm so glad I found this Video you explain the steps so well It helped me so much with online school! Thanks for the video I subscribed and Liked the video thanks so much !

[@BethanyThiele]

Thanks!

[@flag1941]

I’m just finding out about this. I watched 3 videos and came back here and have shared yours. It is soooo good!😮 this seems something I need in my life now. Thanks for sharing

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you and glad you are enjoying it!

[@johannadrewett585]

Wow this way of healing when iam not coping it transformed my mind an changed my mood an perspective. So enjoyed it immensely.Thank you ❤️

[@BethanyThiele]

My pleasure!

[@michelenoia6767]

We did this in school when I was a kid. But we didn't round out the corners. I'm going to get into this. Just watching this was meditative. Thank you, Bethany Thiele. I am subscribing. :)

[@krishjayaprabhakaran5935]

The artwork reallypops out and looks amazing.

[@BethanyThiele]

Thanks!

[@emmanuelschooloffinearts677]

It's that drop shadow! Don't forget that step, it really helps!

[@MrSpringfellow]

Thank you Bethany, for such a wonderful demo. I am an architectural drafting teacher who appreciates your piece of work. Love from the Philippines!

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you so much!

[@MsKatykins]

Thank you, what beautiful artwork. I am going to try this activity with my Wellness group this morning.

[@BethanyThiele]

Thanks and enjoy!

[@car_bar0]

This is very calming, and helps me get calmer! tysm!

[@BethanyThiele]

That makes me happy to hear! You are very welcome!

[@jade_08]

thank you! great video! love the art you did and appreciate the written instructions on the screen also.

[@BethanyThiele]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leyendasdehorror8650]

Encontré este arte gracias a Violeta ❤️ Gracias y saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@BethanyThiele]

Con gusto! 😁

[@Life-Reimagined]

As a kid in the psychedelic 60/70’s, I use to do this type of thing just as doodling. I think I still have one of the pieces.

[@LifeWithBunny]

Great tutorial!

[@jaydiarae]

Interesting, and quite pretty.

[@Anne-xk7st]

Well I learn something new every day, and this is today's lesson. Thank you so much for this video. I am intrigued to see what I end up with!

[@BethanyThiele]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

[@ritawashere5787]

Great video, I'm sharing it on Pinterest right now.❤

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you!!!

[@laibashareef9461]

Omg this is the golden video really and I was actually so much grateful to you for this. Thank you so much. I thought that neurographic art was a very tough and difficult art but you made it extremely interesting and I really appreciate for the way your are explaining thanks thank you so much 💞💕❤️

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@vickyvalerie]

I used to love doing these sort of arts, when I was a young child, after watching the video I will have another go. Thanks for the video.

[@BethanyThiele]

Glad you liked it!

[@therush5683]

Excellent, art lesson ready for tomorrow!!

[@BethanyThiele]

Thanks! Glad I could help :)

[@catherinemiles8021]

Thank you for sharing 😍

[@brianott8014]

POV: You see POV comments that are all correct

[@mrithikav4789]

yup

[@maggie-michaelasmr1157]

This is a very inspiring video. I have a few ideas (like adding metalic paints) and I'm excited to sit down and try some stuff. Thanks! 💜

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you for this kind comment!

[@samudroprem6936]

Many thanks for this intro to Neurographica, with clear instructions. It is a nice reminder for me. I tried it first when I was in Latvia several years ago. By the way, a detail, only North Americans know what a "Sharpie" is, for the rest of the International English speakers it is a marker pen.

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank so much and this is good info to know regarding the marker pen terminology!

[@beverlysalo5014]

Thankyou, I will have to try this! 😊

[@ricardoramanauskas7661]

Fascinating concept

[@Clove814]

Do you have a conversion chart for long seconds to regular seconds, please?

[@WriterPal]

Just feel so relaxed by just watching this video have been bitten by the drawing bug this week and want to branch out into more therapeutic forms of art and neuro-graphic art Is certainly something I want to try.

[@BethanyThiele]

Happy to hear this!

[@maratrumbo7852]

Thanks for sharing, loved it. I teach Therapy Painting and it is great to add a new technique to my existing class list or projects!

[@BethanyThiele]

Happy to help!

[@vikfireart]

Your videos are very soothing! Thank you for the guidance! ^_^

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

Love this very nice clear explanation and I will definitely be trying this. Thanks for sharing 😊.

[@BethanyThiele]

My pleasure!

[@kingstontuazon1787]

Thx for showing me this my art teacher put this up as an art project.

[@BethanyThiele]

No problem! Happy to help and hope you enjoy it!

[@angelawallismoore2283]

A wonderful way of overcoming artist's block. Thank you.

[@BethanyThiele]

Yes!!!

[@BethanyThiele]

And you are very welcome

[@cutiekwittenz]

great vid! im applying to a school so thank you!

[@gardenoflifefinearts7177]

JUST BEAUTIFUL! AMAZING! THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO.

[@BethanyThiele]

My pleasure

[@DanielGuirchovitch]

Well explained and executed. Thank you!

[@BethanyThiele]

I appreciate your comment! Happy to help!

[@destresswithyoga]

Love this!

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you!

[@sandybadger5544]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@BethanyThiele]

Happy to help!

[@emeliaerickson990]

i had this assigned to me, thank you so much!

[@BethanyThiele]

No problem!

[@Radgamer880]

POV: you came from your art class and are reading the comments instead of actually doing the work

[@mrithikav4789]

yup

[@blueb6815]

This one looks cool as hell

[@chantalmassin1756]

That was amazing I was starting to do something like this before just doing was trying to relax then all of a sudden you appear on u tube and Like that is so cool. Thank you so so much what a great experience. Hugs

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you for this sweet comment! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@mirosito]

Thank you 💚

[@omiadi7485]

This was very helpful. Thank you so much. New subbie😚

[@FaizanShaikh-zo1sg]

Love it

[@bleuefish]

Blue painter's tape will lift without tearing most paper or leaving a residue. This is an excellent meditative practice

[@AlphaMC]

mine looks messed up after the color, there is a huge tear in it and paper is scraping off the colors just look brown and pale

[@kaida_mtd]

Apparently We all have the same art teacher😂

[@markvinci4783]

I guess so

[@finucanedesigngroup]

Great video, I will share this with my students!

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you! I hope they enjoy making one themselves!

[@milaronyartgallery4667]

Wow......... Amazing work.This is too much attractive. I enjoyed THIS. Stay sfe stay connect.......... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@krisztinavincze]

Very interesting thank you for sharing this

[@BethanyThiele]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sofiaanastasio8064]

Omg this is so Cool! :) =))))) Helps Me with Art Alot!!! 🎨 ✨

[@paulareeveslmt]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@BethanyThiele]

Thank you!

[@darbydupree4056]

This is the best beginner video. Thank you so much.

[@BethanyThiele]

Glad you like it!

[@art4theheart436]

This would be great for a teacher workshop! What elements and principles of art do you emphasize with this?

[@BethanyThiele]

I would emphasize line, color, and value

[@loisbock9591]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@BethanyThiele]

My pleasure!

[@cheminnonpris]

Hi and my gratitude. Art has always been in the centre of my interests. With me in my happiness and sadness. Anger and excitement. Expressing myself even through my fashion creation. Intil 79 and Khomeini revolution, all changed. Diplomatic mission transformed into terroristic act... then asylum. After years of no having time and workaholic life, watching a mixed media on KZbin, i started mixed media, college, and adding my journals that i had kept on the shelf. I would love to learn Neurographica for my sake and young refugees. I am a 73+ woman in search of whatever can help to k8cking trauma ❤my sincere gratitude

[@hairdome]

POV: this is the best kind of thing your teacher gave you

[@BethanyThiele]

This comment makes my day!