blind contour drawing workshop

Boost creativity and strengthen team connections with a blind contour drawing workshop

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what is a blind contour portrait?

Blind contour portraits are drawn with one continuous line, without looking at the paper, focusing entirely on the subject.

The process emphasizes presence and creative flow over perfection, resulting in whimsical, abstract, and expressive line work that celebrates imperfection and spontaneity—beautifully capturing the essence of the person in a truly one-of-a-kind way.

how could a blind contour drawing workshop benefit your organization?

Learning the process of blind contour drawing adds value by inspiring creativity, promoting mindfulness, and encouraging genuine connection among team members.

  • Embrace Imperfection

    Perfection is the enemy of progress, and learning blind contour drawing helps re-wire perfectionist tendencies by encouraging adaptability, creative problem-solving, and resilience. By embracing imperfection, individuals become more open to taking risks and thinking freely, which has the potential to enhance overall performance in both team collaboration and independent work.

  • Cultivate Presence

    Blind contour drawing cultivates deeper presence and awareness through complete focus on the subject rather than the outcome. This practice quiets self-criticism and distractions, encouraging participants to slow down, observe details more closely, and fully engage in the moment. This process oriented technique strengthens mindfulness, heightens attention to subtle nuances, and strengthens the connection between observation and expression.

  • Team Bonding

    By drawing each other (individually and simultaneously) team members engage in a fun and interactive experience that builds trust, strengthens connections, and often leads to laughter. Authentic bonds are strengthened through creative expression and shared vulnerability.

bundle your blind contour drawing workshop with a live-art portrait booth

What is it like to have your blind contour portrait drawn?

  • “I felt witnessed and appreciated. It’s intimate in the sense that there's vulnerability between the artist and the subject. There’s fun in it too, because neither person knows how it's going to turn out. It’s a few minutes journey that we go on together, and the destination is a surprise.”

    - David L.

  • “Allison Kunath SEES you. While steadily holding your gaze she traces your angles, contours, shapes, and, light. It’s a joy to be seen in this way and a delight to discover what she has created when she finally lifts her pen. I treasure my Allison Kunath blind contour portraits more than any photograph or painting that has been made of me.”

    - Alua A.

  • "My time sitting with Allison was serene, it was at once satisfying to see the image come together from her hands, and offered me a chance to breathe and connect with myself, surrendering and allowing myself to be perceived."

    - Maceo K.

Service Details

  • Packages starting at $5000

    Travel not included

  • 4-8 hours

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