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Let’s make some neurographic art with a backyard-inspired twist! In this relaxing and playful art exercise, we’ll turn three simple dragonflies into a colorful mixed-media painting using curving lines, waterproof black ink, and watercolor.

For this piece, we’ll:

🦋 Draw three simple dragonflies〰️ Add random, flowing lines throughout the drawing🖊️ Trace the lines with waterproof black ink✨ Round the corners where the lines intersect to create that signature neurographic look🎨 Paint the background sections with warm colors💙 Paint the dragonfly sections with cool colors🌿 Watch a simple collection of lines turn into a colorful piece of art!

I love this kind of project because you don't have to be a great drawer to enjoy it. The random lines take away some of the pressure to “get it right,” while the color choices give you plenty of room to play and experiment.

And, of course, you can make yours completely different from mine! Try different insects, flowers, leaves, or whatever little bit of backyard inspiration catches your eye.

Paid Members will get the Bonus Content for this video in a separate post.

Grab your sketchbook, pick some colors, and let's see where the lines take us! 🧑🏻‍🎨

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Simple Dragonfly Outlines, Random Curvy Lines = Beautiful Neurographic Art

Let’s make some neurographic art with a backyard-inspired twist! In this relaxing and playful art exercise, we’ll turn three simple dragonflies into a colorful mixed-media painting using curving lines, waterproof black ink, and watercolor. This project is part of my August Backyard Sketchbook theme over on Patreon, where we’re spending the month slowing down, getting outside, observing the little things around us, and experimenting with art without worrying about making everything “perfect.” If you enjoy relaxed, encouraging art tutorials, watercolor, mixed media, nature journaling, and finding inspiration in your own backyard, I'd love for you to subscribe and paint along with me! 🌸 Want the bonus content for this video? Consider joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArtWithViv SUPPLIES: Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/4gAWRnP Watercolor: https://amzn.to/4gkcYEW Micron Pens: https://amzn.to/4wH9FOl MUSIC: Epidemic Sound If You purchase from one of the above links, I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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Linda Higham

Hello Vivian This is So Cool Looking Thank you for the Video Hope You have a Great Day H&H