Day 02: Inner Landscapes

Visual Art Session Guide

Learning Objectives

Bypass the cognitive "critic" through non-dominant hand drawing.
Use color and line to externalize somatic feelings (body sensations).
Practice aesthetic responsibility: responding to one's own work with curiosity.

Materials Needed

Large Newsprint
Soft Pastels
Charcoal
Masking Tape

Session Flow

10m

Grounding Meditation

Scan the body from head to toe. Notice areas of tightness, warmth, or buzzing.

40m

The Non-Dominant Journey

Activity: With eyes closed, use charcoal in the non-dominant hand to trace the 'shape' of your current mood. Then open eyes and add color (pastels) based on the body scan.

25m

Gallery Walk & Inquiry

Participants view each other's work in silence. Share one 'observation' (not a judgment) about their own piece. E.g., "I notice many sharp red lines in the center."

Facilitator Note: The Inner Critic

Participants in this age group (18-35) often struggle with "perfectionism." Remind them: "We are not making art for a museum; we are making a map of our internal world. Maps don't have to be pretty to be useful."

Inner Landscapes Art

Day 02 Facilitator Guide

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