Creativity doesn’t have to feel stressful. Here are five gentle, cozy ways I use art to bring calm into my day — from zentangles to soft blankets and a good pause.

Colouring isn’t just a hobby — it can be a gentle way to unwind and reconnect with yourself. In Mindful Mandalas, I’ve drawn inspiration from the patterns we find in nature, like spirals in sunflowers and the symmetry of daisy petals, to create calming designs that invite creativity and mindfulness.