For this inquiry post, I decided to combine drawing with music to see how it influences my creativity and style. I went on Youtube and created a playlist filled with calm and instrumental songs, which I have added below. The goal was to let the music guide me as I doodled, allowing my lines and shapes to reflect how I was feeling while listening.
Once I had my playlist ready, I went outside, where there are less distractions, with my sketchbook and started drawing. I didn’t have a plan or specific objective in mind, just to let the music guide me. I found that as I listened, I naturally created smoother and softer lines. The softer melodies and gentle rhythms seemed to influence my drawing, making it more relaxed. I wasn’t as focused on being perfect either but rather on the movement of my lines, which made the process feel more free.
It was really interesting to see how the music influenced the fluidity of my lines. The calming tone of the songs made me gravitate towards drawing more curved and wiggly lines, avoiding super sharp or jagged does. The mood of the music also seemed to shape my drawing style. The lighter, more upbeat moments of the songs resulted in me drawing more delicate and playful shapes, well the sadder parts I drew slightly messier and looser doodles. I also drew an ocean scene at one point, as the song reminded me of being underwater and just surrounded by peace. I think listening to music when drawing really helped me feel more present and relaxed. This really improved my focus by blocking out distractions and allowed me to stay engaged with the whole drawing process.
Drawing while listening to calming music was a really soothing and inspiring experience. It made me realize how much music can influence the creative process, not just emotionally but also visually. The flowing, gentle lines I created felt like a reflection of the softer sounds I was hearing. I think this a great strategy for not only adults but something to incorporate into my future classrooms as well. It’s a helpful way to give the students a brain break and relax but still express their creativity.