Mindful Mosaic Drawing

A structured way to settle into drawing

Mindful Mosaic Drawing

Use simple patterns to build your drawing one mark at a time.

Begin with the element of chance and let the design develop naturally as you repeat each pattern.

Use the menu below to choose a lesson that feels interesting. 
There’s no need to follow an order.

Feeling hesitant to get started?

A short warm-up exercise can help you settle into the drawing process before beginning a lesson.

Watch the Drawing process

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

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Begin with simple shapes of a coin and fill each section using the Bump pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Watch the Drawing process

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Begin with simple shapes of a paperclip and fill each section using the Contour & Straight pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Lesson 9

Lesson 7

Lesson 3

Lesson 5

Lesson 1

Lesson 8

Lesson 6

Lesson 10

Lesson 2

Lesson 4

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Watch the Drawing process

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Begin with simple shapes of a lid and fill each section using the Flow pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Lesson 9

Lesson 7

Lesson 3

Lesson 5

Lesson 1

Lesson 8

Lesson 6

Lesson 10

Lesson 2

Lesson 4

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Watch the Drawing process

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Begin with simple shapes of a rock and fill each section using the Rainbow pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Lesson 9

Lesson 7

Lesson 3

Lesson 5

Lesson 1

Lesson 8

Lesson 6

Lesson 10

Lesson 2

Lesson 4

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Watch the Drawing process

Download the guide

Begin with simple shapes of a lid and fill each section using the Hook pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Lesson 9

Lesson 7

Lesson 3

Lesson 5

Lesson 1

Lesson 8

Lesson 6

Lesson 10

Lesson 2

Lesson 4

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Watch the Drawing process

Download the guide

Begin with simple shapes of an eraser and fill each section using the Curve pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Lesson 8

Lesson 6

Lesson 10

Lesson 2

Lesson 4

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Watch the Drawing process

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Begin with simple shapes of a square coaster and fill each section using the Tunnel pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Lesson 9

Lesson 7

Lesson 3

Lesson 5

Lesson 1

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Watch the Drawing process

Download the guide

Begin with simple shapes of a shell and fill each section using the Wave pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Lesson 8

Lesson 6

Lesson 10

Lesson 2

Lesson 4

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Watch the Drawing process

Download the guide

Begin with simple paper shapes and fill each section using the Peace pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Lesson 9

Lesson 7

Lesson 3

Lesson 5

Lesson 1

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Watch the Drawing process

Download the guide

Begin with simple shapes of a card and fill each section using the Sunset pattern.

There’s no need to plan - just follow the process and see how the pattern develops.

This guide includes the pattern, drawing process, and a warm-up.

Take a moment to look at what you created.

You might notice a pattern, shape, or rhythm you’d like to explore further.

pause and notice

Lesson 8

Lesson 6

Lesson 10

Lesson 2

Lesson 4

You can pause and paint along, or simply watch first before beginning.

Explore the lessons in any order.
Return and repeat them whenever you like.

Continue Exploring

These materials offer simple ways to continue drawing and keep patterns close as you work.

Mindful Drawing Zines

A foldable reference guide featuring the patterns from the Mindful Drawing lessons. Keep it nearby whenever you want to revisit a favorite pattern or begin a new mindful drawing.

Download pattern Zine

Pattern Zine
Lessons 1-5

Download pattern Zine

Pattern Zine
Lessons 6-10

Sketchbook Exploration Zines

A collection of patterns selected especially for combining watercolor and mindful drawing. You'll see these patterns used throughout the Sketchbook Exploration lessons as we create calm mixed media studies.

Download Pattern Zine • One

Pocket Pattern
Zine• Set One

Open Pattern Zine • Two

Pocket Pattern
Zine • Set Two

Final Thoughts

Take your time with these.

You can stay with one mindful drawing, move between several, or return to them whenever you need a simple place to begin.

When you're ready, return to the Exploration and choose what feels manageable next.

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