Beachspiration: mindful practices to inspire your art-making

Nature JournalingArt JournalWatercolour Painting
Written By Nicole Warrington

In this video I share how I use mindfulness practices to tune into inspiration and how this informs my art-making.

When you are at your location, take notice of these sensory details. Choose just one to focus on or several categories.

  • SOUNDS - what do you hear? How can you represent these in words or imagery?

  • COLOURS - which ones are you drawn to? What combinations interest you?

  • TEXTURES - do you see repeat patterns you could photograph or draw? How does holding or touching them inspire you?

  • SHAPES - what kinds of shapes are you drawn to? Can you bring them into your artwork?

  • SCENTS - what scents can you notice? How can you represent these in words or imagery?

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Nicole Warrington

I am an artist and educator on Vancouver Island, Canada. My art is deeply inspired by my connection to the landscape and the natural world. I am passionate about using creativity as a practice in mindfulness and self-care. Creativity has been an important part of my healing process during different phases of my life, including my ongoing recovery from a brain injury in 2022.

Trained in Fine Arts, Art History, and Elementary Education, I love teaching watercolour and journaling to local and international communities. I currently host an online art membership called The Calm Waters Collective, where we paint, journal and connect with each other through lessons and live calls. I also enjoy trail running, backpacking, skiing, and yoga, and exploring the island with my husband and two daughters.

http://www.nicolewarrington.com
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