Mindful Marks: Valentines Hearts Tutorial

Slow Down, Make Art, and Spread Some Love

Welcome to the first in a series of mini projects—called Mindful Marks—designed to help you cultivate mindfulness through art. In a world that often feels overwhelming, I wanted to offer a creative escape—something soothing and immersive. Art that involves rhythm and repetition can be especially powerful for getting lost in the process, quieting the mind, and finding a sense of flow.

To get the most out of this project, try this approach:

• Be fully present, focusing on the process rather than the final result.

• Immerse yourself in the act of drawing or painting, allowing time to fade away.

• Let go of the pressure to make something “good” and simply enjoy the experience.

I hope this project brings you a sense of calm and creative joy.

Introduction

Materials

WATERCOLOR HEARTS

• Paintbrush – I used a size 8 watercolor brush

• Simple watercolor set

• Watercolor or wet media paper

• Water in a jar

• A couple of paper towels

BLACK AND WHITE HEARTS WITH PATTERNS

• Plain paper – I used 9 x 12 inch but 8.5 x 11 inch works well too

• A pen – I used a Micron 0.5, but any pen will do

Watercolor Hearts Tutorial

Black and White Hearts with Patterns Tutorial

Thank you!

Thank you for trying my valentines hearts tutorials! I hope you had fun and enjoyed the process. I’d love to hear your feedback, especially any thoughts on how I can improve future Mindful Marks tutorials.