Draw Yourself Calm by Amy Maricle

Meet Amy 8
Introduction 10:
What is Slow Drawing? 12
Tools and Materials 14
Weaving Slow Drawing into Your Day 16
Slow Drawing Warm-Ups 18:
Intention-setting Visualisation 20
Drawing with Curiosity 22
Questions for Reflection 24
Looking for Inspiration in Natures 25
Slow Drawing Patterns 28:
Slowing Down and Tuning In Through the Senses: Fan Pattern 30
Asking ¡®What If…?¡¯ Cobble Pattern 34
Be an Art Explorer: Twist Pattern 38
Where is Your Edge? Edge Pattern 42
Finding Your Own Way: Innovate 46
Don’t Make Art: Chicken Scratch Pattern 50
Using Negative Space: Bend Pattern 54
Locating Your Breath: Exhale Pattern 58
How Gently Can You Draw? Milkweed Pattern 62
Playing with Repetition and Variation: Coil Pattern 66
Focus on Going Slow: Bloom Pattern 70
Procuring Patience: Dot Clouds Pattern 74
Listening In: Fish Pattern 80
You Deserve Creative Time: Cracked Pattern 84
Drawing Inspiration from Nature: Lichen Pattern 88
Connection and Disconnection: Cells Pattern 92
Looking Deeply at Nature: Kelp Pattern 96
What Feels Good to Draw? Squiggle Pattern 100
Making Space for the Imagination: Flock Pattern 104
Let Your Hand Surf the Ocean: Wave Pattern 110
The Comfort of Round, Repetitive Forms: Mussel Pattern 114
Getting in the Zone: Rice Pattern 118
Find What Piques Your Interest: Beneath Pattern 122
Weaving in Ink: Cloth Pattern 126
Room to Explore: Wander Pattern 132
Creative Cues:
What to Do with Your Slow Drawings 136
The Beauty of Imperfection 140
Index 142
Acknowledgements 144
Resources 144