Meditative Drawing: Learn to Draw Mandalas and Other Patterns That Foster Calm and Creativity

Immerse yourself in the calming practice of meditative drawing while learning to draw mandalas and other nature-inspired designs.

Drawing and coloring mandalas and free-flowing, nature-inspired art has become increasingly popular as a form of art therapy, stress relief, and self-expression. With Meditative Drawing as your guide, you can join the artists of all ages and backgrounds who have embraced mindful drawing for its meditative and calming qualities. This accessible and inspiring book shows you how to enjoy the benefits of a mindfulness-based art practice, while creating stunning artwork. You will find:

• Detailed step-by-step instruction on drawing mandalas and other meditative designs
• Traceable motifs that allow you to practice motifs and expand on them
• QR codes that link to online videos and downloadable templates
• Bonus designs you can color and finish yourself

The projects and techniques begin with simple motifs that gently build toward more complex designs, which go beyond mandalas to include other free-flowing artwork. Author Lizzie Snow (@fortyonehundred) is well known for her stunning mandalas and mandala-inspired artwork and has taught thousands of students to create their own incredible artwork.

Whether you're interested in drawing beautiful nature-based designs or enjoying a relaxing activity to boost your mental health, Meditative Drawing is the ideal companion for your journey.

Author: Lizzie Snow
Publisher: Quarry Books
Published: 06/03/2025
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.50w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9780760392492
ISBN10: 0760392498
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Drawing | Pen & Ink
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Mindfulness & Meditation

About the Author

Lizzie Snow, aka fortyonehundred (41 is the latitude coordinate of Wellington, NZ, and 100 is a numerical representation of wholeness) creates contemporary explorations of the mandala and free-flowing artworks, all inspired by fractals in nature. Lizzie has collaborated with major brands such as Apple, Whittaker's, Lululemon, Converse, Peugeot, TopShop, and more. She teaches several classes on Domestika on drawing and painting mandalas and on growing an art business. Through her handle @fortyonehundred, Lizzie shares her art and process on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. After spending three years in Canada, she now lives in Auckland in her native New Zealand.