Most Relaxing Drawing Idea: Try This Calming Floral Vine by Shayad Campbell

Hello friends! Today’s project is a simple and calming floral vine illustration that’s perfect for your bullet journal, sketchbook, or stationery ideas. This beginner-friendly drawing embraces looseness and imperfection — it’s all about the joy of putting pen to paper and letting your creativity flow.

If you love the meditative practice of doodling flowers and leafy stems, this design is one you can return to again and again.

Supplies Used

• Molotow Black Liner: https://amzn.to/3nEGwA7

• Archer & Olive Dot Grid Notebook (Pisces Edition):https://www.archerandolive.com/collections/dot-grid-notebooks/products/a5-zodiac-pisces-dot-grid-notebook-with-silver-gilded-edges?aff=226(Use code shayda10 for a discount at Archer & Olive)

Step-by-Step Overview

1. Start with a Framed LayoutOn a fresh page, sketch a vertical rectangle in the center. Add a small square or title block at the top — this creates a notepad-like frame for your floral design. Use a dot grid to help keep everything centered.

2. Draw the VineBegin building your vine by sketching loose, messy stems. Add in scraggly leaves by wiggling your pen slightly as you draw. There’s no need to aim for perfection — in fact, the charm of this illustration is in its relaxed and organic look.

3. Add Berries and Fill the SpaceOnce your vine has taken shape, add little groupings of round berries to fill in gaps. Keep branching outward with more stems and leaves, or add a second vine and weave it through your first. You can make this design as full or as minimal as you like.

4. Work in Pen (Optional)While this project can be done in pencil first, it’s also a great opportunity to draw directly in pen. The shapes are simple and forgiving, making it ideal for working loosely and freely.

   
   

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A Meditative Practice

This floral vine isn’t just a lovely design element — it’s also a calming drawing practice. Let yourself get lost in the repetition of lines and shapes. If your hand shakes or your lines wobble, it only adds to the charm. For many of us, this kind of simple drawing is a vital part of creative self-care.

Bonus Idea: Cut-Out Window Page

Take your journal spread to the next level by turning your floral frame into a cut-out window. This is a fun way to add layers to your journal — or to create a handmade greeting card with a view-through detail. Simply cut out the interior of your rectangle once your drawing is complete and place another design behind it.

Want More?

• Explore My E-Courses – Learn floral illustration, watercolor, and more:https://bit.ly/ShaydaCourses

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• Download Practice Worksheets & Extras – Join my Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/shaydacampbell

Thank you for drawing with me today! This floral vine is one of my favorite ways to decorate a page and unwind with pen in hand. If you try this project, I’d love to see your version — tag me on Instagram @shaydacampbell so I can admire your work.

Happy journaling!