Following on from my post about Extreme Doodling a few weeks ago, Contour Doodling is a similar mindfulness exercise you can do pretty much anywhere.
I call it ‘contour’ doodling because it reminds me of the contour maps I learnt about in geography class at school.
Simply start in the middle of your page with a small, irregular shape. Then draw around that shape following its contours. And keep building it up, getting further and further out. The irregularities will be emphasised the further out you get. Just go with it. Let it become the shape it wants to be.
There is no right or wrong.
You can do it for 10 minutes, or 10 hours. (Okay, maybe an hour.)
Remember, it’s all about the process, not the result.
Happy [contour] doodling!
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David Milligan-Croft
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I love this technique. And I like the association with contour mapping. I also have been interested in them since school ( there’s something about the ability to depict undulations on a flat surface). And I’ve done some orienteering and we use contour mapping there. I am sure when I try this I will be imagining I am creating a landscape.
Thanks Claudia. I love the way it can give you a 3D undulating effect as well. Happy doodling!
I always like your “permission to play” advisory. So important.
Love these contours and brings to mind my love of creating simple contoured treasure islands when on a doodle.
Thank you Josie. I’m glad you like them. I often ‘doodle’ island maps too. Maybe it’s time I posted a few of those! (Thanks for the reminder!) Happy Sunday to you.
I hope you do, David. Maybe I’ll find one of mine and do the same.