Meditative line drawing is an artistic practice that combines mindfulness and creativity, focusing on the process rather than the end result. This method is often used to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance focus. Here’s a guide to understanding and practicing meditative line drawing.
What is Meditative Line Drawing?
Mindful Art: It is a form of drawing where the artist engages in a mindful, repetitive process of creating lines and patterns. The emphasis is on the experience of drawing, not on creating a perfect piece of art.
Flow State: This practice often leads to a flow state, a mental state where a person is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process.
Benefits of Meditative Line Drawing
Reduces Stress: The repetitive nature of the drawing helps calm the mind and reduce anxiety.
Improves Focus: It enhances concentration and mindfulness, helping to clear the mind of distractions.
Encourages Creativity: By freeing the mind from the pressure of creating a specific image, it encourages spontaneous and creative expression.
Promotes Relaxation: It can be a soothing activity that promotes a sense of inner peace and relaxation.
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." – Thomas Merton
"Creativity takes courage." – Henri Matisse
Meditative line drawing is a simple yet profound practice that combines art and mindfulness. It offers numerous benefits for mental health and well-being, making it an excellent tool for relaxation and self-expression. Whether you're an experienced artist or a complete beginner, this practice can help you find peace and joy in the creative process.
Home is where the 💓is was made last summer, year 2023
I startet to draw the red ladies back in 2012/13.
It is just amazing how time flies.
I love humor in art
Sketching in 2023
Here's a reminder you can jot down for yourself:
"Remember to be kind to yourself today. Embrace your strengths, acknowledge your efforts, and forgive your mistakes. You are worthy of love, compassion, and self-care. Take a moment to breathe, to rest, and to nourish your mind, body, and soul. You are enough, just as you are."
Maybe I will do some more Red ladies later..........
If you want to take a look at my old blog follow the link below
Sketchbooks are invaluable tools for artists of all levels, providing a space to explore ideas, experiment with techniques, and document observations. Here I have been scetching on envelopes.
Choose the Right Sketchbook: Select a sketchbook that suits your needs and preferences in terms of size, paper quality, and binding.
Carry it Everywhere: Keep your sketchbook with you at all times, so you can capture inspiration whenever it strikes. Whether you're at home, outdoors, or on the go, having your sketchbook on hand allows you to sketch spontaneously and document your surroundings.
Experiment with Different Mediums: Explore a variety of drawing materials and mediums in your sketchbook, such as pencils, pens, markers, charcoal, ink, watercolor, and pastels.
"The painter draws with his eyes, not with his hands."
-Maurice Grosser
Practice Regularly: Make sketching a regular part of your artistic routine by setting aside dedicated time for sketching sessions. Whether it's daily, weekly, or monthly.
Intuitive art, also known as intuitive painting or intuitive expression, is a form of creative practice that emphasizes spontaneity, exploration, and self-discovery. Unlike traditional art forms that may involve careful planning and execution, intuitive art focuses on allowing the artist's intuition and inner wisdom to guide the creative process.
Here are some key aspects of intuitive art:
Freedom of Expression: Intuitive art encourages freedom of expression without the constraints of rules or expectations. Artists are encouraged to let go of preconceived ideas and judgments and instead trust their instincts and inner voice.
Exploration of Emotions and Energy: Intuitive art provides a safe space for artists to explore their emotions, thoughts, and energy through the act of creating. Artists may use colors, shapes, textures, and symbols to express their innermost feelings and experiences.
Process-Oriented Approach: In intuitive art, the focus is on the process rather than the end result. Artists are encouraged to stay present in the moment, allowing the artwork to unfold organically without attachment to the outcome.
Nonlinear Progression: The creative process in intuitive art is often nonlinear and unpredictable. Artists may move freely between different mediums, techniques, and styles, following their intuition and responding intuitively to each moment.
Mindfulness and Presence: Intuitive art practice often involves mindfulness and presence, as artists cultivate awareness of their thoughts, sensations, and emotions while creating. This mindful approach can lead to greater self-awareness and personal growth.
Connection to Inner Wisdom: Intuitive art is a way of tapping into one's inner wisdom and intuition. Through the act of creating, artists may gain insights, clarity, and self-understanding that they can apply to other areas of their lives.
Playfulness and Experimentation: Intuitive art encourages a spirit of playfulness and experimentation, allowing artists to embrace mistakes, take risks, and explore new possibilities without fear of judgment.
Holistic Healing: For many practitioners, intuitive art is a form of holistic healing that promotes emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Engaging in the creative process can be therapeutic, cathartic, and empowering.
Intuitive art can take many forms, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and mixed media. It is practiced by artists of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, and can be enjoyed for its process-oriented nature and its ability to foster self-expression and personal growth.
Ultimately, intuitive art is about connecting with oneself on a deeper level, trusting one's intuition, and embracing the creative journey as a means of self-discovery and exploration. It invites artists to let go of expectations, surrender to the flow of creativity, and embrace the beauty of the present moment.
“How often do we tell our own life story? How often do we adjust, embellish, make sly cuts? And the longer life goes on, the fewer are those around to challenge our account, to remind us that our life is not our life, merely the story we have told about our life. Told to others, but—mainly—to ourselves.”
― Julian Barnes,
BIOGRAFI
Jane Monica Tvedt er født i Stavanger og oppvokst i Risavika i Tananger.
Hun har drevet med kunstneriske uttrykk gjennom mer enn 30 år, både som billedkunstner, med ulike teknikker som akryl, akvarell, mixed media, olje, tegning og collage. Tekstil kunst, og bokkunst. Hennes uttrykk varierer mellom det naturalistiske, figurative til det mer abstrakte, naivt og surrealistisk med både humor og en spirituell tilnærming. Hun er selvlært, men har hatt god veiledning i sin utvikling, bl.a. av Yang Zhu, Sandnes.
Hun var bosatt i Skotland fra 2003 til 2005. Der deltok hun bl.a. på sommerutstilling i Frames Art Gallery og Gallery 77, Perth. Da hun vendte tilbake til Norge, ble nye, digitale medier tatt i bruk, for å eksponere bilder og tekst. I hovedsak Instagram, men også Facebook og YouTube brukes som en kanal ut til publikum. Jane Monica Tvedt bruker ord og bilder til å spre glede og inspirasjon.
Hun har også deltatt i humanitært arbeid, både lokalt og globalt, bl.a. gjennom prosjektet";Kunst for Malawi";som hadde som siktemål å samle inn penger til fattige og underernærte barn i Malawi. I 2009 bidro hun med 16 malerier som illustrasjoner til boken";Together -utgitt av Aleksandra Ivankowic, Croatia.
Hun ble ”kåret til månedens kunstner okt- nov 2011 etter forespørsel i fra Cynthia Harris, The Angels On Earth Healing Ministries. Her viste hun sine englemalerier og dikt.
"Lykken kommer i små porsjoner"
Kunstprosjektet «Gla´ i deg» 2013/2014
Veiledningssentrene for pårørende driver på landsbasis et gratis lavterskeltilbud for pårørende til rusmiddelavhengige og er en stiftelse
opprettet av Norske Kvinners Sanitetsforening (N.K.S.).
Hun støttet deres viktige arbeid ved å donere inntekter fra deler av kunsten. Flere kunstverk er utstilt v/veiledningssenteret på Sandnes pr dags dato.
Kort m/»de røde damene» ble solgt v/Stavanger Universitetssykehus, og NKS sine veiledningssenter i Norge. Overskuddet av inntektene for «De røde damene» v/disse utsalgssteder gikk til Veiledningssentrene.
Hun bruker kunst og ord som virkemiddel med et ønske om å skape endringer i samfunnet.
2016-2021 har hun laget bøker, kunstjournaler, junk journaler i forskjellige stiler og former.
Denne kunstjournalen var blandt de første jeg laget, men om du vil se utviklingen om hvordan de ser ut i dag, kan du se mange på Instagram Jane Monica Tvedt ART på instagram
Gallerier og kunstutstillinger:
Separatutstilling v/Odheli`s galleri i Egersund, 2011
Separatutstilling v/Evangeliehuset i Egersund, 2011
Separatutstulling v/Siv Andersen Art Gallery, Sandnes 2012
Seperatutstilling v/Galleri og Atelier X-1A, Sandnes 2014
Gjesteutstiller v/Alta kunstforening, Alta 2014
Akrylmaleri av 2 katter
Kollektiv Kunstutstilling v/Klepp Rådhus, 2014
Kollektiv Kunstutstilling v/Det lille galleriet, Sandnes 2014
Kollektiv Kunstutstilling i Sogndalstrand, Hauge i Dalane 2017
Julemesse/Kunstutstilling i regi av Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Nord Jæren 2017 og 2018
Utlån av kunst til A2G Kompetanse i deres lokaler i Stavanger 2022 til 2024
Landskap, mixed media
Det har blitt donert bilder til bl.a. Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge Nord Jæren, Rockeløftet hvor auksjonsinntektene gikk direkte til Fjordhagen rusavvenning, Global Orphanage foundation,
Veiledningssenteret for pårørende (NKS), Sandnes og Alta, Natteravnene Oslo sentrum, Cruxoppfølgingssenter, Sandnes, Evangeliehuset, Frelsesarmeen i Egersund og Stavanger, Fyrlyssenteret i Egersund, Boganes Sykehjemv/Lindrende Enhet og Stavanger Universitetssykehus - Psyk. Avdeling og kreftavd med utgangspunkt i ett samarbeide med avdøde Andreas Helliesen, som mente bildene kan ha en ";lindrende og positiv"; virkning på sinnet.
Andreas Helliesen, Biskop Erling Pettersen, Per Arne Dahl, og Domprost Berit Andersen har kunstverk av Jane Monica Tvedt, samt at flere kunstverk er blitt kjøpt og sendt til utlandet, bla USA og England.
På forespørsel har hun kurs i intuitiv/terapautisk maling
