NeuroGraphic Arts for Adults - 5 Common Mistakes

NeuroGraphic Arts for Adults - 5 Common Mistakes beginners make when they start learning Neurographica

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[JudeScott]

I don't think that making a stipulation of right and wrong is condusive to one's ability to let go and have the lines and colors guide and choose us-rather than we them.. If we give ourselves the freedom of knowing that there are no mistakes, the creative processes and revelations that result can really be profound. Children draw like this...they are the most honest artists. They let the colors dictate which ones to use, there are no mistakes to correct, they really don't care who likes or dislikes their work and they know when they are done (something that I struggle with and overwork things)
I only got 30 seconds into this video and my inner child wanted to move to another classroom with the nice teacher who doesn't always make me wrong..

[margaretmcneil-smith]

I only got a third of the way into this video and I felt that I was being chastised like a child. This is supposed to be calming, therapeutic, enjoyable, fun. No one should say you are wrong or breaking "rules" when creating. It made me want to stop doing something that was bringing me joy. No way, thank you.

[jodybouchereau]

Some people need rules to function, however often when trying to sort out life issues through art therapy it’s preferable to limit the rules and just encourage participation. ❤️

[lynnetteward]

I have used neurgraphics for several months, both as a therapy and as art. My therapy pieces that deal with a specific problem, usually end up as art anyway, but sometimes I create artworks for fun, using some of the algorithms and ignoring others. Reading the comments showed that many of the viewers were confused as to which were prescribed algorithms to be used in the THERAPY and what is used when using the method to make an art work. Rewatching the video I see why they were confused; your explanation of the neurographic line was later followed by using straight angular lines when you were showing colouring techniques. There are other anomalies in your video but this comment too long already! My advice to viewers is take what you want or need from neurographic videos and use it in a way that best serves your needs. My journey has been one of learning, experimenting, teaching and a heap of fun.

[kimberlysnider]

It would help greatly to know WHY these are the 'right' way of doing neurographica.

[mel-melschell]

When telling people they’re doing something incorrectly it’d be helpful and less likely to upset people if you could explain why. Using words like “wrong” and “bad” are judgments that have a triggering effect which is risky when instructing art of this nature which people are drawn to as part of their healing process. Perhaps Try: instead of doing this I encourage you to do this instead and this is why. Coming from a teaching background. Thank you for taking the time to try to help others.

[kristinamullen]

Saying that it's correct or incorrect really rubs me the wrong way.Isn't it supposed to be relaxing and fun? If there are too many restrictions involved in anything, people lose interest.Most of the work I've seen is uninteresting, even ugly.Everyone is unique, and their art will also be unique.Color sensitivity is a whole different subject.

[theswiftschoolofselfhealing]

After reading many comments it seems that people are taking her corrections as a personal afront to your ability to do some art work, as if she is criticizing you. None of this is person for starters. She is showing the 'science' behind the drawing, hence the more limiting instructions. If you want to just make art, go for it, no one cares how you do it. But if you are interested in learning HOW to make neurographic lines/art therapeutically, well....I suggest to listen to her. There are reasons she is giving specific instructions, so that the work provides you with its healing abilities. Her video is not about making art. Don't take a total stranger personally. If you are, that is your stuff and if you draw in that, you'll stop taking her personally. I'd draw on that.

[marsleyholderman]

Your own examples of what you say is a "correct" way of coloring in circles shows plenty of circles that have multiple colors and are NOT cohesive as you insist they should be to be the "correct" way. I THOUGHT this so-called art therapy would help me through some of my darkest times. What brought me peace, calmness and made me feel better after creating was ripped apart by neurographica communities. Almost made me stop art completely until I realized the truth. I saw so many people praised for doing the same type of neurolines, shapes and coloring techniques that I was told were not correct in my attempts. These same "teachers/instructors" telling them they got it right. What ended up being the difference? I didn't pay a fee to be told how to draw lines and shapes based on my feelings and what calmed me or solved my issue or what I created that truly felt therapeutic to me. What that caused was stress. But....I'm a big girl. I did my research and found that every single neurographica instructor gave different rules or they would do a video like yours where you contradict your own rules. There are no rules in art. There is no wrong shape, line or color as long as the person creating them feels they have brought themselves peace. Neurographica is a $$$$ making practice taking advantage of people going through difficult times. Rules for emotions while holding a colorful marker and being told you're doing it wrong is a shame. Proving that two people creating similar lines, shapes and coloring techniques (one being wrong because they didn't pay money to someone while the other who succumbed to the pressure) is shameful. I suggest you watch your video again and see where you made your mistakes in "the correction areas". Better yet, maybe all the neurographica instructors should actually teach the same methods.

[snow]

I appreciate this video. I think it’s important to understand the difference between the purity of the Neurographica technique vs abstract art. For me the difference is very important to recognize, and when I follow the “rules” of Neurographica to the best of my ability (I’m a beginner) I get the most transformational benefit. It’s very different than how I feel when I create a piece of abstract art that is not Neurographica. That has been my experience as a beginner. This instructor is sharing her respect for the rules of the creator of Neurograohica and I very much appreciate her respect for the science behind the method.

[willbe]

As soon as one adds rules to an art form designed to eliminate stress, you are actually adding to one’s stress level until they master the art form and it’s rules.

[DNLDVID]

Why is there someone always telling you "how"? This is art to have you "let go"! There is no "correct" in art! Only YOUR expression of it, lady! Besides when you start anything there are example of learning in each effort, like practice. Just let go & have fun getting lost in creating!

[bekaz]

I think part of the problem people are having with your rules is that you titled the video "NeuroGraphic Art" instead of "Neurographica." You also only mention the term once in your instructions. How can you expect people to know you're specifically referring to the therapeutic technique if you use the wrong terminology yourself?

[tracyvision]

Thank you so much for teaching me more about the principles of Neurographic Art. I went to YouTube to learn more about it and am happy to have found specific information from someone who actually knows about the science behind this fascinating method. Very helpful - thank you!

[susanstasse]

Omg! WHY??is there some psychological benefit to following these rules?? The best thing about this as an art form is also the opportunity to create art that is personal, no rules! I wish the person making this video could explain why it’s right or wrong! What am I missing?

[Tinask]

Thank you for clarifying between Neuroart and NeuroGraphic Arts, very helpful!

[BeverlyBorwickDesigns]

I’ve heard that “there are no mistakes in “ART”’— just as “there are no mistakes in NATURE!”

[aminaashla]

I eould reframe video from using "mistake" or "wrong". Show me the way by EXPLAINING the reason behind doing it the way you are demonstrating it.

[leonnehaaijman]

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realise there were rules. If you want this to be meditative, you allow people to do whatever they want, in whatever way they want. Whatever makes them feel good.

[BeverlyBorwickDesigns]

As a beginning “Doodler” myself —
I recently discovered, from an online chart, that I’ve actually been an ARTIST all along! The chart showed the difference in how a non-artist is restricted, and the natural “Artist” is free-flowing — and that’s me!

Since learning this, I have accepted it as “My Truth”!

And my friends have been affirming/acknowledging it to me!

So now I “label” myself An Artist! And I feel so confident in that!

So my suggestion: “Give it a GO!”

I feel that God has given this gift to me — at the age of 70!!!