A Slow Start is Still a Beginning, Do You Draw or Paint?

How does it feel for you when you draw or paint?

How often do you draw or paint?

Would like to draw and paint more?

Would you like to share some of your art here?

What do drawing and painting mean to you personally in your wellness journey?

Apologies because I tend to write a lot, and have a lot to share and say. I know some may not read all of this, and that's okay! I mostly would love to see your art and your responses to the above questions.

So please reply with your thoughts or responses, and any drawings or paintings you'd like to share, whether your own art or even art by others that inspire you to get back into the habit or stay strong in your current routine—or, heck! even art or tutorials that inspire you to try learning from scratch! I'm honestly starting these watercolor postcards with a beginner's mindset; it's been decades since I had any formal training.

My Inspiration:

I have seen a few posts here with various arts and crafts, and one similar post to this, but wanted to join the discussion and stir the creative soup, so to speak! I thought I'd share the halting steps I've taken toward building back a hobby habit, to help those down days. In this case, I wanted to share the art my daughter and I have been making for each other. You can guess who my favorite artist is out of the two of us, it's definitely the little one! Her use of color is truly inspiring, and having it on the wall next to where I work each day (I work from home), makes it so much easier. Here is my little showcase, a record of my new beginning as an artist:



I recently began the path "Finding and Pursuing Purpose and Meaning in Your Life", and besides being there for my girl, I realized that devoting time to BOTH my mindfulness practices AND creative outlets is pretty much a necessity for me if I want to stay grounded in the present and stop projecting into the worries of the past and future. My personal mission in life, since I was little, was to be an artist, and my spirituality was deeply entwined in this desire to make art. Visiting my girl on the weekends is always the highlight of my week, but I NEED something to keep me on track during those long days in-between visits.

I have grown up and away from this vital source of meaning and purpose, but I'm getting it back, thanks to my little girl! When I draw or paint, all worries melt away and I feel so in the zone that it's hard to feel anxious or depressed. Knowing that at least one person will see what I make and smile, is enough for me to feel my time spent is worthwhile.

I hope to hear from you, please feel free to share anything relevant to drawing or painting that fuels your wellness routine, and if you're like me—determined to build a weekly habit of producing drawings and paintings to lift your own life and put a smile on the face of others—I hope you'll commit to using your gifts to fight the good fight and chase those clouds away to build a better wellness routine!