Neurographic Art

Neurographic art is an art form that was designed in 2014 by a Russian psychologist named Pavel Piskarov. It is an intuitive form of art that involves mindfulness and intentionality. We have over 100 billion neurons that transmit information from the brain to the rest of the body. These neurographic artworks kind of look like neurons and cells.

Abstract painting with swirling shapes and bright colors, including blue, green, pink, and purple, outlined in black. This piece embodies the essence of Neurographic Art.

Piskarev’s Definition:

Neurographic art is a creative method of world transformation. It helps evolve our reality by engaging our emotional and aesthetic intelligence for discovering solutions to a variety of issues you may be working through.

Abstract artwork featuring colorful, interconnected shapes outlined in black on a white background, resembling Neurographic Art.

Neuro- relates to neurons or cells that carry messages throughout your body from your brain.

Graphics- artistic symbols or imagery

Engaging in creative processes encourages your brain to make new neural pathways and connections. Focusing on an issue or question while working on an artwork directs more of your neurons towards this and enhances your ability to problem solve and make decisions.

Colorful abstract artwork with a rainbow, clouds, raindrops, and various bright shapes on a dotted and wavy background, incorporating the Neurographic Technique for added complexity.

So how do you make a neurographic artwork?

  1. Start with a thin black marker and intuitively doodle lines and slow deliberate scribbles around your page. Go off the edge of the page and overlap the lines in different places. When I taught this to kids, we used a technique where we used our marker to push a button across the page and off the edge of the paper over and over. It made a really cool random design for the kids. I found this technique online but I can’t remember where I saw it.
  2. Wherever lines intersect, round off the corners with your thin marker.
  3. Add color using water-soluble markers and water, or watercolor paints.
Abstract watercolor painting with colorful, blob-shaped elements in blue, purple, pink, and green on a white background. This piece embodies the flowing essence of Neurographic Art.

If you are looking for some resources to make this whole process easier, I’ll just leave these three options below! They each come with a step by step PPT slideshow and clear, student-friendly handouts!

A colorful abstract Neurographic Art piece with overlapping organic shapes, surrounded by text promoting a step-by-step Neurographic Art project with PPT and handouts.
Colorful drawing of abstract heart shapes outlined in black, surrounded by organic patterns, with text about a Neurographic Art hearts project and related teaching materials.
Neurographic Art bundle promotional image featuring vibrant Neurographic Art, a computer displaying a slideshow, and text highlighting two projects, engaging slideshows, and useful handouts.

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  4. I just subscribed and really love how you described what neurographic art is all about. Love all of your work and will try it too. Not sure if I can do it because my right hand is not very strong.