Drawing as Meditation at Ox Bow

THIS IS A 4-DAY WORKSHOP. In this workshop, participants will explore slow, meditative drawing practices that cultivate calm, presence, and a deeper connection to Ox-Bow’s landscape. Techniques demonstrated will include sensory-based observation, intuitive mark-making, and the use of tone and color to create serene moods with water-soluble materials. The workshop will begin with grounding and sensory-awareness exercises outdoors, followed by guided observational and imaginative drawing. Participants will alternate between short meditative prompts and longer periods of focused artmaking to develop peaceful, expressive works on paper.

Plan to bring: sketchbook, drawing paper, graphite pencils, and water-soluble oil pastels.