Drawing Neurographica® with Marla
What is Neurographica®?
It is a method of creating mind and body connections through a combination of art and psychology. The word 'Neurographica®' comprises two words: neuron = “a cell that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body, the basic unit of the nervous system”; and 'graphics'= “the artistic use of pictures, shapes, and words”.
The author of this method is Dr. Pavel Piskarev, a Russian psychologist, architect, artist, and business coach, he had the name “Neurographica®” suddenly pop into his head on April 29, 2014 and now there are thousands of practitioners of psychology and lay people using this method to understand themselves better. Dr. Piskarev is a Doctor of Psychology, professor and Head of the Institute of Psychology of Creativity, an author of many techniques, practices, and founder of four coaching schools. Neurographica® art is a simple way to work with the subconscious mind through drawing, To transform one's stress and fear by drawing freeform lines and then later using a specific algorithm to transform the stress into a beautiful work of art and connection to ourselves.
Neurographica® is a transformative artistic tool for working with the unconscious through graphic drawing. By drawing Algorithms developed by Pavel Paskarev, PhD the author of Neurographica® you can destress, connect to your inner voice and develop your creativity. You will begin by drawing to remove your inner limitations which will begin the process of you learning a lifelong tool to grow in your life and learn a process of self love.
The process of creating happens for us all and takes many forms and is very individual. Each drawing, using the Neurographica® methods are all unique and beautiful. There could be an Algorithm that is being demonstrated in a group setting and everyone is following along and drawing together. Not one drawing will be alike, but they will all be beautiful, and the message coming from the drawing will resonate to each individual person. You are connecting to unconscious self and only you will have the understanding and meaning of your drawing. It's a beautiful experience.
Therapeutic Drawing
Leading you thoughtfully in exploring your unique creative artistic expression.
NeuroTree
Ah, a favorite. Each circle means something special.
Cat
Fast sketching is a great way to let go of intentionally drawing what you see. This is a fun process to explore. I often laughed outloud.
NeuroCalligraphy is fun, loose and enjoyable. You can use your own poem or one from your favorite poet.
NeuroCalligraphy
The 5 Elements
"When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy."
- Rumi
Earth
Water
Fire
Metal
Wood
Guided Creative Artistic Expression
Life is a River
For the journey in a Jungian Art Individuation course I needed to have a symbol, one that was a thread through my life. I thought about 'the river' as my symbol and found I was able to dive deeper into this symbol more than I had ever imagined I would. I went through many emotions and feelings which I experienced during my times on the river and how they hit the full spectrum of emotion and experiences. It took me back into my child hood and through my adult life. I don’t think there has been any other symbol that has given me so much ability to reflect about my life like a River.
Later in the progression of the course I sat down to do the drawing, I spent some time pondering, I was not sure what would surface. Then, it was exciting and so clear how to start. I began with color and used layers of colored pencils to try creating a veil affect. Then I added the river and the two circles, a smaller one becoming the larger one which included the river running through it.
Reflecting back. My drawing has so much personal significance and meaning for me. I gained so much insight about my life. It represents how regular immersion of working with color can allow a veil to lift opening a door for my unconscious to speak to me,
I see clearly how a the symbol, the river, carried a message for me which emerged through this course and in my meditations and dreams. To strive for a richer spiritual harmonious life immerse myself in my artistic expression and take time to be bathed by the sunrises and sunsets.
"The Art of Individuation"
Jungian studies with Cyril Coetzee
