The Art of Asemic Writing

Asemic writing are markings made in a handwritten motion. Whether it be scribbles, scratches, brush strokes, symbols or stitching they resemble handwritten words and sentences, but have no recognizable content, words or meaning. They are simply visual elements often used in mixed media and abstract artwork. The nature of asemic writing often results in interesting patterns therefore can be a way of incorporating visual texture to artwork. 

The process of Asemic writing takes us back to the primitive and child like scribbles before we learned how to write, helping us tap into our innate artistic nature. Because of its rhythmic and repetitive process, it can also be a mindful and meditative practice.

In this self-pace course we will explore a variety of techniques utilizing different writing tools as well as explore different writing methods to shift the feel and look of your asemic writing. You will then use your pieces as collage material to pull together to create an abstract piece. All art experience welcome.

Because Asemic Writing can be a meditative process, you can also use it as a tool to distress and calm your nervous system down.

In this bonus tutorial, I walk you through the process of making a simple and easy handmade booklet for your Asemic Writing Practice.

I also walk you through the meditative practice with Asemic Writing.

Lisa Agaran is a mixed media artist, instructor and Creative Spirit Mentor. Her work has been published in Incite, Dreams Realized: The Best of Mixed Media and Incite 3: The Art of Storytelling (North Light Books). She has shown her work through both solo and group shows throughout Southern California.

Lisa has a BFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and a Masters in Psychology. Prior to her art career she worked as a licensed psychotherapist (Inactive), Creativity Coach and Graphic Designer. Lisa also taught one of the core certification courses (Building the Coaching Relationship with Creative Clients) at Creativity Coaching Association where she also trained under renown Creativity Coach Eric Maisel. 

Integrating both her artistic and psychology background Lisa’s worked with artists and creative professionals on their careers and creative process. 

From her own personal experience working in the studio and facing typical challenges with the creative process, Lisa understands first hand the struggles and blocks that keeps us from accessing our True Creativity Within. 

She believes everyone is born an artist. It’s how you stay connected to that innate desire to be creative as we become adults. Lisa believes when we connect to our creativity without judgment, expectations and the need for our art to be perfect or a master piece, we draw from a deep resource and connect to our creative intuition.

Taking time to honor your creative spirit is just as essential as a good night’s rest, exercise and eating right. It provides benefits both spiritually and mentally. Lisa believes any sort of creative practice, whether it’s writing, dancing or crafts, can be meditative and stress-reducing. It’s an activity that can ground us in our daily life. Therefore, Lisa encourages others to do something creative on a regular bases and not deprive oneself from access Creative Spirit. This can lead to a sense of inner wholeness and wellbeing. 

Lisa has been teaching both in-person and virtual workshops for the last 9 years. She also host and leads her signature retreat “Awaken the Invisible Power of Your Creativity” annually. For more information about Lisa and to view her artwork visit ArtbyLisaAgaran.com