Neurographic Art for Mindfulness and Relaxation | Great for Beginners!

I discovered this art therapy process at the beginning of the year and I love it! It's a wonderful way to create moments of mindfulness, relaxation and balance in our lives. In this video, I practice my own version of this zen process. Please check the links below for three of my videos explaining neurographic art in more detail.

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Here’s a list of the materials I used for this painting: (*** I now have the ability to monetize my site. This means I can include links to the products I use and when you make a purchase using some of these links I will get a small commission. ( This applies to the Amazon links in this description and YouTube Shopping Affiliate links included in my video. ) Any purchases made using these links help me earn a little bit of money along the way, so I can continue doing this work. Please note that I will only ever add links to products that I actually like and use. Thanks in advance!***)

* a piece of plexiglass to tape my paper in place
* water
* paper towel
* table salt

Here are the links to a few of my other videos on the neurographic art process that I think you'll enjoy:

I recorded my video using my iPhone 12 and edited my video using iMovie.

Please don’t hesitate to ask questions or post comments. I'd love to hear from you!

Thank you for watching! Have a great week and happy creating!

Gabrielle :)

[barbtemplin]

I became aware of Neurographic Art this year. I needed something to help me cope with my constant pain. After 14 back surgeries it’s a bit daunting to try anything that could distract my brain from the pain. I like watching you do this art form as it’s just as relaxing as actually doing it. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

[doctornebula]

Incredibly beautiful and relaxing. Using salt on watercolor. I've never seen this done before. Genius!

[jessc]

I've tried neurographic art in the past. I started by using a fine liner to make random shapes and then filled them in with watercolour. I might try this approach of painting first and then overlaying with the black marker.

[brendacollinsdeeks]

I love neurographica art for relaxation and your addition of the white dots brings it to a new level. Beautifully done!

[kanjacat]

I don't understand why people seem to feel the need to criticize other people's art. I have a few BFA's in my life and they live in a tight box of constraint! I love this piece you created. I think it's beautiful!

[pegasusgirl]

I too love neurographic art! It is sooo relaxing. I have created some very cool pieces, that sometimes show little critters or other objects in them. Music also effects the design quite a bit.

[Elenalyn]

Beautiful! My kids and I loved watching your process, and they are curious what thoughts it represents for you, if you want to share.

[marlyndataylor]

I’m intrigued! I can see how getting lost in the process could be relaxing and meditative.

[deblong]

I've had abstract art on my mind for a year (I paint a lot of acrylics and watercolor) - I thoroughly enjoy this video and will spend a lot of my evenings pursuing neurographic art! You just opened a door for me. Thank you.

[michaelarbuckle]

This is just the perfect video, at the perfect time for me, in so many ways. So thank you so much for sharing. I have been deeply influenced in the development of my artistic style by Kandinsky and artists that have followed in that vein. I am just beginning to experiment with watercolor and I'm very much a beginner, and have been looking for some guidance and how to lay down color so that I get a vibrancy. So this was fantastic. But even more so, I have dealt with PTSD, chronic pain and anxiety for most of my adult life. Mindfulness, yoga, breathwork have all been key in holding all of that in a more gentle embrace. The fluidity of this work you're demonstrating, not only dovetails that which attracts me so much to the work of the artists like Kandinsky (you may be familiar with his book, The Spiritual in Art), but also in the way one can so deeply lose, and heal, oneself in it's creation.
Eager to explore this. Again, thank you for sharing.

[carrieeasley]

This is the first time seeing this type of art. It's very cool! I'll definitely have to try it when I start painting again.

[juleofthetarot]

I was told this is something I should do. In searching neurographic art, I found your video and was particularly drawn to your process.

[janebarrett]

I love your approach to this. I don't like being constricted by "rules" and I get overwhelmed when I feel like I'm getting it "wrong "

[paulareeveslmt]

Lovwecoming back and watching this again!

[LorraineTapper]

Love this way of doing neurographic art.

[karinroloff]

Never tried it like this, this intricate...but with colored string,

[kasandravkeith]

I love your art… it is stunning with a bright, yet peaceful vibe. So happy to have discovered you! I will be embarking on watercolour, and neurogenic art❗️Thank you Gabrielle, your commentary with your lovely voice is peace inducing. 🙏❣️

[conniebueche]

Stunning results! I love doing this style of art and also find it relaxing watching videos like this. I have done it similar to this, using watercolors first but it seems to chew up my marker nibs while doing the black areas, any advice on the best black markets to use? Thank you for this video

[MadameM.]

I agree with you wholeheartedly about the "rules." I tried this method, the one based on creativity more than rules, and it did create a meditative, happy, relaxed experience for me. And yes, it did help me deal with things and look at things differently. It was therapeutic. However, once I tried to follow rules, realized the lines I had and loved were "wrong, " etc., etc., I just became frustrated, thereby losing all those positive effects above. Thank you for addressing the rules, which I'm sure some love to follow and gain things by, and I'm sure they have their purpose....but for me, freedom of expression was key to finding peace and change.

[HouseScraper]

Thanks for sharing this and showing me a new art