Cartoonist and teacher, Cara Bean, joins us to discuss the powerful mindfulness of drawing and doodling. Cara is an amazing instructor who has focused on drawing and the brain personally and professionally. She shares some fantastic ideas for being mindful through the pen, as well as recommendations on some of her favorite artists, including:

https://www.ellenforney.com/ http://keilerroberts.com/ https://www.king-cat.net/ https://ifscomics.com/ https://comicnurse.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynda_Barry http://www.georgiawebber.com/

We also cover a few articles on the topic, including:

Doodling: The artistry of the roving metaphysical mind Practical Applications of Neuroscience-Informed Art Therapy Drawing on the Brain

 

So pick up a pen and hit PLAY!