Where to do Touch Drawing: You only need a place to sit, a table or your lap to hold the board, and a space by your side to keep your materials and completed Touch Drawings. It is best to have a sense of privacy while you draw.
How to begin Touch Drawing: Dab a SMALL AMOUNT of paint on the drawing board. Use the roller to spread it smoothly over the whole board. Place of sheet of paper on top of the paint. Then draw by simply moving your fingertips and fingernails on the paper. The pressure of your touch forms impressions that can be seen when you lift the paper off the board. If you use a lightweight paper, you can also see through it and watch your drawing emerge.
The deeper dimensions of the Touch Drawing: This is most important. Give yourself enough time to go beyond the initial experience. At least 60 minutes per session is recommended for a deep, transformative process. Bring your awarenesss to your body and the sensations you feel. Then move your fingertips on the paper in expression of the moment. Whatever you feel is what you should draw. There is no right or wrong. Roll the board smooth after each drawing. Add paint only when necessary. Each drawing is a stepping stone deeper into your Self. As you complete each one, lay then on top of each other in a pile so you can keep them in order.
Many people like to play recorded music while they draw. We have an audio recording of Deborah offering gentle suggestions along with her vocal toning, sacred drum and chimes. This is how she holds space for people in a live workshop. It can help you orient towards an inward focus and stay with the process to go deeper than you might on your own.
When you have completed a series of drawings, look through them from first to last. You might be surprised by their beauty and authenticity. Consider taking time to listen for a title or phrase for each drawing. If you draw with a friend you can witness one another's drawings.
More detailed instructions are included in Drawing Out Your Soul; The Touch Drawing Handbook.
