Reasons why Art is good for you and the World

“Art washes away from the soul the dusts of everyday life” – Pablo Picasso
Believe it or not making art for your own enjoyment actually has its benefits to both your mind and body. We often spend our weeks rushing around focusing on our everyday commitments whether it’s your job, looking after kids, school or ticking off daily errands that we never really get the chance to relax.
When you’re overwhelmed with the stresses of a busy lifestyle, actually embracing your creativity can actually reduce anxieties and stresses to clear your mind making you feel better. So art itself is extremely therapeutic and to fill you in a bit more as to why doodling, coloring or painting should become a part of your weekly schedule.

1.     Art Generates a Love of Learning & Creativity

Creative learners are big-picture global thinkers with willingness to take risks and strive for excellence. You can become a global thinker and make connections to real life experiences through the arts. This can lead to a lifetime of creative thinking, future problem solving.

2.     Art Develops the Whole Brain

Certain brain areas respond only to music while others are devoted to initiating and coordinating movement from intense running to the delicate sway of the arms. Drama provokes specialized networks that focus on spoken language and stimulate emotions. Visual arts excite the internal visual processing system to recall reality or create fantasy with the same ease.

3.     Art Improves Holistic Health

Art has the power to change your brain, decrease your stress and improve your overall well-being. The effort you put into taking better care of yourself through exercise and healthy eating, it’s equally important to bolster your brain’s integrity through activities that provide positive psychological stimulation. Art easily fulfills this goal, for both those who consume it and those who make it.

4.     Art Awakens the Senses.

Painting helped people tap into their inner artist, and spark their creativity. For some, this was a liberating experience, a way to escape the intellect and become absorbed in sound, shape and color. Art is a great way to practice mindfulness by being present in the moment.

5.     Art is Eternal.

Creating art can be beneficial throughout all stages of life. It has been to our humanity. It can help children be better students and improve quality of life for seniors. It relieves stress, encourages creative thinking, boosts self-esteem, and provides a sense of accomplishment.


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