Creating Art The Mental and Physical Benefits The benefits of creating art on your health have long been known to science. Much like exercise, the act of creating art enhances brainwave patterns, the nervous system, and releases hormones like serotonin (the feel good hormone). In general, art enhances brain function. . In his book Arts with […]
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Creating Art for Yourself
Creating Art for Yourself Why It’s Important As working artists, creating art for yourself can be one of the hardest things to do. There is a slippery slope where one loses sight of creativity for your own sake and instead, only works on commissioned work. After all, that’s where the money is, right? With that […]
Adult Coloring Books
Adult Coloring Books Real Benefit or Marketing Genius? Adult coloring books…really?? And, no…there is nothing X-rated about the ones I’m talking about. These are simply coloring books for grown-ups. The folks who sell adult coloring books are claiming that they’re great stress reducers. An alternative form of art therapy, if you will. Non-believers are standing […]
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