Drawing a Magic Spiral :: Ulrike Hirsch

I’ve been creating drawings like this for 60 years. I started in HS, drawing a shape in the margins of school notebooks between taking notes, then adding more shapes and lines around each shape, building on it until it filled the entire margin. After a while, I started to take drawing paper with me instead of using the limited and lined notebook margins. I usually created them in black or blue pen, then added color later. I never made a spiral, but have explored all kinds of designs using this basic technique. During my working life, I took my drawings to meetings. I think I was able to concentrate better while doing the drawings, which I didn’t really think much about, just did them. Now retired, I am still creating these designs while listening to podcasts or audio books, having fun filling in with watercolor, colored pencils, markers, gel pens. Sometimes I glue assorted papers on my drawing paper before I begin drawing. Sometimes I color patches of the paper with watercolor or markers, before drawing. Even though most of my designs are just abstract shapes, lines, or patterns, I almost always include some organic shapes, usually leaves.

I absolutely LOVE this piece! I've watched this video at least 5 times because it's just mesmerizing! And I want to create a magic spiral myself. You are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

I've been trying to pause this video for 20 mins.. but have been unable to look away. This is one of the best videos in the world. Ty

Es macht Spaß zuzusehen wie das Bild,,wächst,,😊

Ich liebe deine Videos. Habe selber einige Zentangles gemacht, ein paar Jahre ausgesetzt und jetzt hat es mich wieder voll gepackt. Einem Bekannten von mir (er ist Bipolar) möchte ich diese Maltechnik gerne näherbringen, ich denke er kann davon nur profitieren… ich wünsche dir alles Liebe… 😊

Great. Memories from Brazil.

This was incredibly mesmerizing. My brain thanks you.

Oh my word I am in love with this new art form you are doing, so mesmerising, I just have to have a go a this and see where the journey takes me, thank you for sharing ❤

Zu sehen wie sich das Kunstwerk entwickelt ist wunderschön.ich könnte stundenlang zusehen und das ist für mich wie Meditation. Ich wünschte ich könnte das auch

Loved the doodle loved the music, such a peaceful video, thanx 👍

Dieses Bild ist wirklich SUPER 👍 👍 👍 da steckt einiges an Arbeit drin,hast Du fein gemacht 😀 😸 😁 🌹 🌹 🌹

WUNDERSCHÖN meine Seele hat gejubelt.. Am liebsten hätte ich sofort losgelegt..leider nicht die schöne Malstifte dabei...

I think this is the closest I’ve been to meditating, it just put my mind in a comfy happy place .

Tolles Werk und Video. So entspannend. 👍😎

I am going to try this! It looks like fun to draw and color.

Exquisite! A pure kaleidoscope of colour and joy, a masterpiece! Wow time's a hundred sums it up!👍🇦🇺

I must make one now. I’ve been zendoodling for about 4 yrs now off and on. I totally feel the need to do a meditation spiral. Thank you for the break from reality. We needed that.

One of the most beautiful and mesmerising video I've ever seen!

Ich bin hier von Annie Claxtons Kanal gesprungen. Sie zeichnete ein spiralförmiges Doodle und sagte, sie sei von dir inspiriert worden. Deine Spirale fühlt sich für mich keltisch an.☘

This is alive! There is a complete Universe, or maybe many, in that Spiral! Love that, it's very inspiring 💖