Doodle Wellness & New Patterns


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Hi Reader ,

The fall weather has been absolutely amazing, and I’m trying to soak up every single sun ray while I can. (12.5 miles on my eBike this weekend for the win 🚴).

This weekend I also loved participating in the Wellness Expo at the university where I work—thank you to everyone who stopped by my little corner! I’m a self-proclaimed “doodle evangelist” and I’ll happily extoll the benefits of doodling to anyone who will listen.

Why? Because doodling is just that good—for your brain and for your heart.

If you’re local, I’d love for you to join me Tuesday evening at 7:30pm at the Andreasen Center for Wellness for a FREE guided doodle session. Come relax, create, and see how even the simplest lines can bring calm and clarity.

Not local? You can still doodle with me! October kicks off my annual month-long challenge: “Learn a New Pattern Every Day” (aka Inktober Tangles). Follow along with me on Instagram @SoDoodleDe, and together we’ll add new patterns to our visual vocabulary. Who knows—you might find a new favorite!

Here’s to fall sunshine, fresh patterns, and doodles that feed your soul. ✨

Until next time,

Doodle On!

PS. If you're interested in a Doodle-Along, DoodleU will be open for Buy-Ins again this month. I'm waiting to confirm the specific date (it's typically on or around the 22nd of each month), so stay tuned!

DoodleDe

My passion is working with teachers (and teachers at heart) to help them enjoy creative self-care, often through doodling. Using a super-simple Doodle Alphabet, I guide my tribe to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions . . . one line at a time. Doodling is a fantastic meditative process that strengthens the mind, nurtures the heart, and boosts creativity. Everyone is creative (we were created to create). Sometimes we just need to reconnect to our creativity for the personal benefit . . . not to become producing artists.

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