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.