Watercolor Painting for Mindfulness and Relaxation: Creative Self Care 2.0

OVERVIEW:

Are you stressed to the max? Do you have trouble relaxing? Are you in need of a little self care? *raises hand timidly* In 2019, I experienced an extremely difficult and dangerous pregnancy. Our little man is here safe and sound, but now I'm living that sleep deprived newborn life. And y'all - I. Am. Worn. Out.

---> I decided it was time to focus on my mental health. 

This class is a followup to my previous course, "Creative Self Care: A 5 Day Watercolor Challenge" and builds on the ideas we explored there. This 2.0 version is intended for anyone who feels they could benefit from an added dose of self care. We will be examining the principles of:

1. Mantras

2. Deep Breathing

3. Meditation

4. Relaxation

5. Grounding

The first two exercises are very simple warm up activities intended to give you a foundation for the rest of the class. The remaining sections are painting exercises and are accessible to any level of artist - from beginner to advanced! 

We will complete a Class Project during the fifth and final exercise. The details are outlined below!

SUPPLIES:

You will need a few basic watercolor supplies to complete this course. If you don't have these items, the tasks can be easily adapted to fit other mediums (colored pencils, markers, etc.). Here is a list of the items I use in the videos:

Watercolor paper: https://amzn.to/2T8isXO

Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/35CtV7a

Brushes: https://amzn.to/2FLu9je

Watercolor Paints: https://amzn.to/2R4kmca

*It is important to note that I am not a health care professional. If your mental health is suffering, please reach out to a counselor or physician. I have done so many times and am here to support you in that process if needed - I’m always and email away. ( [email protected] )

• Class Introduction
• What to Expect
• Warm Up One: Mantra Practice with Paint
• Warm Up Two: 4-7-8 Breathing
• Exercise Three: Meditating with Waves
• OPTIONAL: Ten Minute Waves Timer
• Exercise Four: Relaxing with Abstract Watercolors
• Exercise Four: Drawing Your Shapes
• Exercise Four: Painting Your Shapes
• Exercise Five: Getting Outside & Grounding
• Project Part One
• Exercise Five: Paint What You See
• Exercise Five: Paint What You See (Again)
• Project Part Two
• That's a Wrap -Way to Go!
• BONUS: "The One Where Caitlin Got Stalked by a Cat"
• BONUS: 2 Minute Timer