Why Is Doing Art Good For Us Humans?
Most of the people I have met and enticed into the warm waters of art have one common misconception - that art is only for creative people.
“My sister was the creative one in our family, or my children are brilliant at art”. They then proceed to hammer themselves down about how useless they were at art at school - self-convincing talk about how art isn’t for them, and they were and are no good at it.
Art is not just for creative people - it’s for everyone.
Picking up a pencil, paintbrush, or even just some colored markers can do wonders for how we feel.
Studies show that making art, even for just 15 minutes, lowers our stress levels and bring about feelings of happiness and calm.
A little creative time gives your mind a refreshing break.
Gentle Healing Through Creativity
Art has a way of helping us process emotions and feel lighter. Research has found that art activities can reduce anxiety, lift moods, and even lessen physical fatigue.
You don’t need to be “good at art” to benefit — the golden eggs are in the process, not the result.
Art Can Bring Us Together
Creating art can invite new friends and relationships into our lives too.
Joining a group class, attending a workshop. Have you heard of Social Prescribing here in the UK? I know this well as Carl (my husband) actually works in this field. It’s where a Doctor can prescribe social activities to you - an art class, a gardening class or even a dancing group! . The medical profession is fully-behind the benefits of making art and creative pursuits. Carl is a ‘Community Connector’ for The Shaw Trust which means that once a referral for our area comes through, it’s he who will be helping you to find suitable activities, as well as keeping eyes open about which other services might benefit you. He LOVES his job, and even better, his clients love him!.
