Create Your First Neurographic Art Step-by-Step for Beginners

When I was first introduced to Neurographic Art I expected it to be like doodling. How wrong was I! I immediately saw the magic without knowing basically anything about it.

I thought ‘How can I use this tool to help the members in my decluttering community’?

By the end of my first attempt at drawing nuerographic art I knew exactly how I would use this tool, but I am getting ahead of myself!

No art skills needed—just a pen, some paper, and a few quiet minutes. We are focusing on the process not the outcome of the drawing.

If you’ve been hearing me talk about neurographic art and thinking, “Okay… but how do I actually do it?” — I will show you.

Whether you’re overwhelmed, overthinking, or just looking for a calming creative outlet, neurographic art drawing is one of the easiest ways to give your brain a breather. And no—you don’t need to be artistic. Promise.

Let’s walk through it together.

For Neurographic Art You Will Need

No need to rush out and buy all new art supplies for this exercise – although that is great fun too! You probably have everything you need already.

• A pen or fine-tip marker (black works great!)
• A blank sheet of paper
• Colored pencils or markers are optional

That’s it. No fancy tools, no prep. Just a willingness to let your hand do its thing.

The Basic Neurographic Drawing Process

Here’s how to create your first piece, step-by-step:

Set a Simple Intention for Mental Clarity

Before you start, take a moment to check in with yourself. You can ask:

• What’s weighing on me right now?
• What do I need to let go of?
• What emotion do I want to explore?

You don’t have to overthink this. Just let one word or thought float to the surface—something like “stress,” “uncertainty,” or “I need calm.”

Remember to keep this simple. Overthinking is the exact opposite of what you will do.

For my first drawing my intention was ‘open mind’ and ‘not worry about the outcome’ because I had no idea what to expect!

Draw Freeform Lines Across the Page

With your intention in mind, start drawing loose, wandering lines across the paper. Let them curve, overlap, and intersect. Don’t lift the pen too much. Let it flow.

Lighten the grip of your pen or pencils.

This step represents your current thoughts, energy, or emotional state—chaotic, smooth, tangled… whatever shows up.

Round the Corners Where Lines Intersect

This is the heart of the neurographic technique.

Anywhere two or more lines intersect or touch, draw rounded, curved shapes to soften the sharp edges. You’ll start to see bubbly or organic shapes form.

This part is incredibly soothing. It signals to your nervous system that it’s safe to slow down and soften.

I drew 3 purple lines, then I show you where the lines intersect. I softened the intersection of the purple lines with a blue marker.

Add Connecting Lines and Shapes

Once the corners are rounded, you can start to add more curves or lines that connect different areas of the page. This symbolizes new connections—between ideas, emotions, or even parts of yourself.

For this demonstration I added black dots at the various intersections. Soften the intersections any way you choose.

Don’t plan—just follow your instinct. Keep your mind open. Keep your pen flowing with a light touch. I feel like my hand on the pen is like when my hand is on the planchette, the thing that guides your hand on a Ouija Board.

Color In Areas That Call to You If You Want

Color is totally optional, but it’s a fun way to finish your piece. I have seen some way cool finished drawings I would hang in my home!

Choose colors intuitively—don’t worry about matching or making it pretty. Let your body choose what feels right. Picking random colors sounds scary and in truth is fun for me.

Pause and Reflect

Once you’re done, take a moment to look at your drawing. What does it feel like? What changed as you drew?

I realized when I ended my two plus hour drawing exercise I did not once think about the global state of affairs which has been weighing heavily on me.

It was a much needed vacation from my daily stresses. I was reminded how important it is for me to stop everyday even if I only can spare a few minutes and intentionally de- stress by doing some tried and true mindful exercises.

The little bit of time it takes to change my mindset pays me back ten fold in productivity and a lighter feeling.

At the end of my first drawing we made a custom GPT tool and analyized everyones drawings! It was then I knew I had to make a Neurographic Art Analyzer Tool to use to help people trying to declutter their lives!

Check out my new Neurographic Art Analyzer Tool

Tips for Your First Neurographic Art Drawing

• Go slow. This isn’t a race—it’s a reset.
• Don’t judge your work. There’s no wrong way to do this. Enjoy the process!
• Draw how you feel. Let the emotion move through your hand.
• Come back to it later. You don’t have to finish in one sitting.

🔗 Helpful Links for Going Deeper

• Start Here! What Is Neurographic Art?
• Want to try? Create Your First Neurographic Art Step-by-Step for Beginners
• Explore: How Neurographic Art Helps You Declutter the Mind
• Curious? What Your Neurographic Drawing Says About You

First Neurographic Art Drawi

Your first neurographic drawing doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to be yours. I made my first drawing while away from home and all my art supplies. Simply drawer 3 lines on the paper and see where it take you!

It was the ugliest piece of art this artist ever made because all I had access to where I was were a few of my least favorite colored markers and little idea of what I was doing.

The end result was still phenominal because the output from the Neurographic Art Analyzer Tool was so spot on and accurate assessment of me! I left this project feeling confident I am on the right path!

See Where Your Nuerographic Art Leads You!

You know what I did afterwards? Baked some white chocolate chip and cranberry brownies that were so incredibly awesome I wanted to eat the whole pan of them!

I am not a baker and I do not enjoy spending my time cooking. I do however love following where my heart takes me and for some odd reason it took me into the kitchen!

Give this a try, the drawing, not the baking! You might be surprised at how different you feel and where it takes you!