Mindfulness & Drawing

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention—on purpose—to what is happening right now. It is not about clearing the mind or achieving calm. It is about noticing: breath, posture, movement, thought, and feeling, without trying to fix or improve any of it.

In my drawing practice, mindfulness shows up as sustained attention to seeing and responding. I draw slowly and deliberately, allowing my hand to follow what my eyes encounter. The marks are not meant to impress or resolve into perfection; they are records of presence—evidence that I was here, looking carefully, and responding honestly.

Drawing becomes a physical form of mindfulness. The repetition of marks, the pressure of the pen, the resistance of the surface, and the passage of time all anchor me in the present moment. Rather than illustrating ideas, the work reflects an encounter: between attention, body, and space.

This practice invites the viewer into the same posture—slowing down, noticing, and being present with what is in front of them.