Neurographic Art Workshops - 2024 BIAYR/BIST Programming Series

Neurographic Art is an uncomplicated way to work with the subconscious mind through drawing. It transforms one’s stress and fear by drawing freeform lines and then later using a specific algorithm to transform the stress into a beautiful work of art. Neurographic Art combines art, art therapy, neuroscience, and psychology.

Join BIST and BIAYR for 3 Online Neurographica Sessions presented by Salima Andany, of PaintItOut!

1. Intro to Neurographic Art & Mindfulness

Neurographic art is a way of drawing that recreates the outer from the inner. The world is a reflection of the beliefs we hold. Neurographic Art promotes mindfulness and concentration, which can enhance cognitive functions over time. The process of creating this kind of art is far more important than how the final piece looks.

• Promote mindfulness and intentionality at a slower pace.
• Learn three main types of neurographic art, specific, popular and combination.
• Learn to draw neurographic lines or neuro lines
• Learn to understand yourself and your thought patterns
• Explore your inner boundaries to begin to think outside of the box
• Increase your self-knowledge
• Develop and enrich your creativity
• No art experience required

What You Will Need:

• A heavy piece of paper (at least 8”x10”)
• A circular object or objects to trace
• Permanent marker (1 thick and 1 fine-line) like a black Sharpie
• Other drawing/painting materials for adding colour: crayons or colour pencils or watercolour pencils or palette or pastels.

2. Neurographic Art: the Tree of Life

Do you ever ask yourself: How do you grow as a person? Your job? What about your relationships? Your health and wellbeing? Which area of your life do you want to nurture, strengthen, and grow?

With the Tree of Your Life, you can transform the way you are growing any area in your life. This technique is easy to learn, and will support you in your personal development, by helping your mind expand. During the process of drawing, you will begin to perceive your own expectations in a new way. We will consider what your Life looks like as a Tree?

• Learn to understand yourself and your thought patterns
• Learn what you need to nurture yourself
• Lean to connect to your inner wisdom using art
• Explore your relationships
• Reflect on your strengths & resilience
• No art experience required

What You Will Need:

• A heavy piece of paper (at least 8”x10”)
• A circular object or objects to trace
• Permanent marker (1 thick and 1 fine-line) like a black Sharpie
• Other drawing/painting materials for adding colour: crayons or colour pencils or watercolour pencils or palette or pastels.

3. Neurographic Art for Goal Setting

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by your goals or ideas?

Neurographic Art promotes mindfulness and concentration, which can enhance cognitive functions over time. The meditative aspect of this art form can help improve decision-making and emotional regulation. The process of creating this kind of art is far more important than how the final piece looks. As you create, your brain is encouraged to make new neural pathways and connections surrounding the challenges you are facing in your life. We will explore a Neurographic art technique for setting goals and making them achievable through drawings, mindfulness, and self-reflection.

• Start to focus on what you want
• Visualize and understand your needs
• Increase motivation and overcoming obstacles
• Explore your inner boundaries to begin to think outside of the box
• No art experience required

What You Will Need:

• A heavy piece of paper (at least 8”x10”)
• A circular object or objects to trace
• Permanent marker (1 thick and 1 fine-line) like a black Sharpie
• Other drawing/painting materials for adding colour: crayons or colour pencils or watercolour pencils or palette or pastels.

About Salima Andamy:

Salima Andany is a Trauma Therapist and Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapist. Her struggles with speech, communication & emotional regulation after a TBI led her to expressive arts to manage anxiety, chronic pain, build resilience & cope with life’s challenges. She has come to understand that comparison is the thief of Joy. Her passion for creativity and psychology motivates her to support others in a learning these skills on their transformative journey.