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Easy Art Projects for Stress Relief

It’s time to recharge

Sometimes we just have those weeks. The ones that just zap us of energy and motivation. Well, I just had one. Ok, a couple of them.

So I decided to search YouTube for some easy, meditative art projects and spent a day creating art. It definitely helped to calm my mind and relieve some of that muscle tension I could feel in my neck and back.

Below are the 5 projects I tried out. You’ll find a list of materials I used for each and the instructional videos from each artist.

I also included a video of me trying out each project.

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Pebble Swatches

by Natasha Newton

I could have spent a day just on these pebbles. The process made it so easy for me to slow down and enjoy the paint interacting with the paper.

Here’s what you’ll need

  • Watercolor Paper

  • Watercolor Paint

  • Paint Brush

  • Water Cups

  • Artist Tape or Washi Tape

Doodles for Stress Relief

by Miss Betsi

This was a really fun exercise. I did underestimate how much time it would take, however. If you are limited on time, I suggest cutting your paper in half.

Here’s what you’ll need

  • Paper

  • Pens (any pen or fine tip marker will do)

  • Colored Pencils

  • Eraser

  • Artist Tape or Washi Tape

Watercolor Exercises

by Lou Davis

I found this to be the most relaxing of the projects I tried. There are actually 3 different projects in the video and I highly recommend trying each of them!

Here’s what you’ll need

  • Watercolor Paper

  • Watercolor Paint

  • Paint Brush

  • Water Cups

  • Artist Tape or Washi Tape


Mandala Sunflower

by VA Arts

I love doing mandalas and the sunflower was a fun twist! This is another project that is probably more manageable with a smaller paper size.

Here’s what you’ll need

  • Paper

  • Compass or round objects to trace

  • Pens (any pen or fine tip marker will do)

  • Eraser

  • Artist Tape or Washi Tape

Neurographic Art

by Bethany Thiele

This was my favorite to practice my color mixing. I hope you enjoy this mindfulness exercise.

Here’s what you’ll need

  • Watercolor Paper

  • Watercolor Paint

  • Waterproof Ink Pen or Marker

  • Paint Brush

  • Water Cups

  • Artist Tape or Washi Tape

Now you’re all set to create!

Check out my video below if you’d like to see my day creating some meditative art.

Angie Nichols