simple mark making on a grid to soothe your nervous system and experience calm

Make Your Mark and Soothe Your Spirit

Mark making is one of the oldest forms of communication and artistic practices. Dating back to the stone age, and transcending time. It is a powerful means of self-expression, expressing our emotions, identity and creative expression.

your Mark making is as unique as you!

You can Begin simply, by making your marks on a sheet of mixed media or watercolor paper, in grid format and with a mechanical or charcoal pencil, a #4 round water color brush and a bit of water.

Inhale, then exhale relaxing your body and your nervous system, then simply allow your hand to move randomly across the paper intuitively, without judgment. As you are doing this, you are accessing material from the unconscious mind, without conscious thought.

let it be

gently go over your marks with a wet a paintbrush. You’ll notice how the water activates the charcoal and allows it to flow.

Embrace the Process

We have a wonderfully calming video where you can experience my process and paint & mark make with me.

You might also enjoy watching my Mindful Mondays YouTube videos where you can follow along in these paint-with-me-sessions recieving gentle guidance and inspiration for relaxation.

I endeavor to make sure that these are low-pressure, fun, and perfect even for beginners!

Share your creation and tag us @Bloom_true with the hashtag #createandgrow so that we can feature your work on our Instagram page and in our Pinterest account.

I hope that this post encourages you to try your hand at creating as a form of self-care. If you need some ideas for what to paint, visit and follow me on Instragram and subscribe to my YouTube channel where I offer a variety of creative content for you to create, discover and grow! You may even want to purchase some of my digital downloadable papers and florals to create with.

Whether you’re a seasoned art art journaler, or this creative medium is new to you, through Bloom True, you will discover the transformative power of art with me, Terri Conrad, as your guide.

Thanks for being here!