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Connect to the Earth

Materials needed

  • Watercolor paper (size 5x5” or larger)

  • Watercolors or pigment from the earth

  • Paintbrush

  • Cup of water

Steps

  1. Simply gather your art materials and go to nature. If that is not accessible, close you'r eyes and visualize your favorite place in nature. Find a comfortable spot that calls to you.

  2. Take a moment to ground yourself, close your eyes and take a couple of deep breaths. When you open your eyes, observe your surroundings. What do you see? Pay close attention to not only what you see, but what you can hear, smell and touch.

  3. You need not be “good” at making art or recreate a perfect imitation of what you see, but rather capture its essence as you are witnessing it. Use line, shape and color to express your experience of the surroundings. 

  4. Title your artwork and say Gracias Madre

Journal Prompts

  • How do you feel after making this artwork? Journal about it.

  • Are there any other particular smells, places, or people that make you feel at peace? Use your journal to list them.

  • Write a haiku about your nature spot

If you enjoyed this prompt, feel free to take a picture and tag @elladufrene.art on Instagram!