Meditation for Artists - The Automatic Drawing Technique
Resource: Proko
In this engaging session, artist and instructor Tim Gula introduces a powerful drawing exercise based on spontaneity, intuition, and creative freedom. Drawing from his experiences working alongside legendary artists such as Frank Frazetta, Moebius, and Jack Kirby, he shares insights into how great artists develop imagination and maintain creative energy.
At the center of this video is the practice of automatic drawing—a method that encourages artists to let go of control, quiet the mind, and allow forms to emerge naturally on the page. Rather than focusing on technical perfection, the exercise emphasizes process, presence, and personal expression.
🔹 In this video, you will explore:
- What automatic drawing is and how to practice it
- How spontaneity and intuition support artistic development
- Why letting go of control can unlock creativity
- The connection between relaxation and imagination
- How creative exercises help prevent burnout and keep work fresh
- Insights from influential artists and their creative habits
Tim demonstrates how simple, organic shapes can become a gateway to deeper imagination and focus. He highlights that these exercises are not about producing “good” drawings, but about freeing the mind, reducing pressure, and reconnecting with a playful, exploratory approach to art.
This method can be especially valuable for artists, educators, and creative practitioners seeking to develop confidence, flexibility, and a more embodied creative process.
MeWell Talks Episode #1 | Working with Dementia in Cultural Mediation with Nina Mayer
In this short video, cultural mediator Nina Mayer shares her approach to working with people living with dementia through multisensory cultural mediation.
The session demonstrates how simple yet thoughtful methods—such as starting with everyday objects, engaging multiple senses, and creating a calm, respectful atmosphere—can open meaningful opportunities for participation, expression, and connection.
Cultural Mediation in Question: Cristina da Milano on Practice and Precarity
Resource: MuseumMediatorsEU
This video features an interview recorded during the Lisbon Meeting in November 2012 as part of the Museum Mediators Europe project. Conducted by external evaluator Joaquim Jorge, the conversation with Cristina da Milano offers a critical reflection on the professional realities of museum educators and cultural mediators.
