REDUCING CREATIVE STRESS
Since prehistoric times, art has been a form of expression. Through it, artists are able to express their feelings to their audience.
As my art teacher said, if an artist is angry, the brushstrokes are hard and defined. They can even splatter paint all over the canvas, imitating blood splatters or raindrops.
However, if an artist is in love, the brushstrokes are done sensually. The lines blend smoothly and create a beautiful contrast with each other. Just like the way a person caresses their partner's body while making love, the artist glides the tip of the brush with love and passion towards the canvas.
Colors also play a valuable role in expressing one's feelings and hidden thoughts.
Warm colors generally resemble fierce or happy thoughts, while cool colors are more associated with sadness or misery. Neutral colors are best used for paintings with deeper meanings because they can play tricks on the viewer's perception of the illustration.
From caves to canvases, from castle walls to art exhibitions, artworks have become increasingly popular not only for art critics but also for ordinary people. Viewing artworks can be considered a hobby and is quite relaxing.
For people of all ages, whether they consider themselves artistic or not, coloring and doodling are a popular stress reliever. Since art can clear a person's mind of emotions, it is very useful for those who need a release from stress and time for themselves.
Relieving stress through art could start with a wide variety of adult coloring books. After all, who doesn't love them? Admit it, when you were a kid, you had at least one hat with illustrations of your favorite cartoon character or pictures of fruits and flowers.
Adult coloring books are considered a great form of relaxation and stress relief, but now we can step up our game in another medium...
Painting!
You might think of yourself as an untalented artist who can't draw or paint anything without a guide or copy like most coloring books. The idea of doing something you're not used to can be quite intimidating. It won't be an added source of stress because there's a perfect solution to your problem.
Don't know where or how to start?
Not sure which colors go together perfectly?
Worried about wasting money on materials like canvas and brushes?
Are you afraid of painting a grotesque version of the Mona Lisa or creating a bootleg version of Van Gogh's infamous painting because you didn't do well in art class before?
Not much!
What you need is a paint-by-numbers kit. So what is it?
Complete paint-by-numbers art kits include a canvas, a few brushes, and paint pots in all the colors you'll need. It's amazing that the canvas has numbers on different areas, and those numbers have a corresponding color that you'll use to paint that section. It's almost like a coloring book, but this time, you're switching from colored pencils to sophisticated painting equipment.
Easy, right?
This can be a great help, especially for beginners who want to try painting as a new way to relieve stress. Who knows, you might just unlock the potential artist in you! You might even become the next Michael Angelo or Bob Ross and maybe even sell your artwork for profit or create your own art exhibition!
With these kits, you can not only free yourself from the stress of everyday life, you can also express yourself through brushstrokes and perhaps even discover a hidden talent. Painting will no longer be a daunting challenge.
