Did you know that just looking at art can slow your heart rate and reduce stress?
That’s because art—making it or simply observing it—has a way of quieting the mind and bringing us into the present moment.
In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, slow, intentional creativity can be a form of meditation. I know it is for me.
There’s something about getting lost in the drawing process—feeling present with it, reaching that flow where time and distractions just fade away. It’s like everything else quiets down, and all that matters is the next pencil stroke.
When we create with full presence, we let go of the noise—the to-do lists, the worries, the endless thoughts running in the background. Whether it’s sketching, painting, or even just watching someone else create, art invites us to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the present moment.
And you don’t have to be an artist to feel this. Just picking up a pencil and letting your hand move—without pressure or expectations—can be incredibly grounding. Even simply observing art, getting lost in the details of a painting or the textures of a sculpture, can bring a sense of peace.
If you’d like to experience this kind of meditative creativity, I invite you to watch my latest YouTube video, where I draw a butterfly in pencil. No narration, just the quiet beauty of creation unfolding. I hope it gives you a moment of calm in your day—a chance to slow down, breathe, and get lost in art…
Isabelle