Have you ever wanted to create art without pressure—just for the joy of it? That’s exactly what happened in our recent Mindful Masterpieces online session, where we combined calming meditation with a playful dive into the world of Pablo Picasso.
Hosted by Mindful Art Club founders Peggy and Emma, this unique workshop invited participants to relax, reconnect, and get creative in a safe, supportive space.
First, We Breathed
The session began with a gentle mindfulness meditation led by Emma. With eyes closed and shoulders dropped, we took a few moments to breathe deeply, notice how we were feeling, and settle into the present moment. It’s amazing how a short pause like this can quiet the mind and open the door to creativity.
Then, We Met Picasso
Peggy shared a short, engaging talk about Pablo Picasso—his early genius, his bold experimentation, and how he broke all the artistic rules with Cubism. We learned about his Blue and Rose periods, and how he expressed deep emotion and personal transformation through art.
From The Old Guitarist to Guernica, Picasso showed us that art doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be honest.
Finally, We Made Our Own Cubist Portraits
With this inspiration, we each created a Cubist-style self-portrait, embracing the quirky and abstract. Wonky noses? Misplaced eyes? Multiple angles in one face? Perfect!
This wasn’t about getting it “right”—it was about letting go, expressing ourselves, and having fun with lines, shapes, and colour. Some of us laughed at our strange masterpieces, others felt quietly proud. But all of us felt lighter.
What Participants Said
“I haven’t drawn since I was a kid, and this felt so freeing.”
“I never thought I could enjoy Picasso so much.”
“The meditation helped me stop overthinking—so I just played with the art!”
Missed the Class? You Can Still Join In!
We recorded the full session—including the relaxing meditation, art history talk, and guided Cubist drawing activity—and it’s now available to purchase.
Treat yourself to an hour of mindful creativity—no experience needed!
Click here to buy the recording for just £5.00 and enjoy it at your own pace, in your own time.
Because art isn’t just for artists. It’s for anyone who wants to feel a little more calm, connected, and creatively alive.
