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Art as Stress Reduction

Posted by samcal9977zz @samcal9977zz, Aug 28 11:21am

Discover 8 Iconic Parisian Rooftops

Enjoy panoramic views of the city's skyline by walking on the most exclusive rooftops, made accessible to all by Parisian cultural institutions

(from Google Arts and Culture)
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/PgURWA6wXt3HKA

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elizabeth17 | @elizabeth17 | Sep 11 5:49pm

Thanks for this. I always wondered what it looked like from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

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dkggvaz | @dkggvaz | Sep 12 9:46am

I was in Paris when I was 16. 1969. Although not on any rooftops. Yet in june 2017 took rooftop tour of the cathedral in Santiago after completing the camino. It was the artistic culmination of the adventure. Our guide was In a leather skirt and heels! What a kick. No pun intended. My art provides me some relief from depression yet there has to be more.

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samcal9977zz | @samcal9977zz | Sep 18 4:06am
In reply to @pml "Very nice! Art can be a wonderful stress reliever! Our local library used to let you..." + (show)
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Very nice! Art can be a wonderful stress reliever! Our local library used to let you check out prints of original well known artists such as Monet. They were literally framed pictures and you could hang them up in your home! It was so relaxing to sit on the couch and stare at a print by Monet or Van Gogh and ponder what it was like when they painted that picture. My family just loved those pictures and we couldn't afford to buy even prints of them.
You had to return the picture in a month and check out a new one or you could renew the one you had. However, that was a different time. The library finally quit offering the pictures because they were being stolen!
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That's such a nice story!

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samcal9977zz | @samcal9977zz | Sep 18 4:09am

Slideshow of Ansel Adams Photography

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 18 8:12am
In reply to @samcal9977zz "Slideshow of Ansel Adams Photography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1arZmsBBG8" + (show)
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Slideshow of Ansel Adams Photography

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Sam, Have you ever thought about creating a bit of art of your own? The tools need not be extensive or expensive - just some colored pencils and a sketch pad, readily available on-line. Or maybe a crochet hook and some yarn. LOTS of how-to videos on YouTube to get you started.

My Mom learned to watercolor after one of her strokes as part of her OT, and took to it as, well, as a duck does to water. It provided her many hours of pleasure.
I have always had one or more art projects underway - ranging from huge pieces of fiber work to tiny paintings, depending on my energy.

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samcal9977zz | @samcal9977zz | Sep 18 9:04am
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@sueinmn

Sam, Have you ever thought about creating a bit of art of your own? The tools need not be extensive or expensive - just some colored pencils and a sketch pad, readily available on-line. Or maybe a crochet hook and some yarn. LOTS of how-to videos on YouTube to get you started.

My Mom learned to watercolor after one of her strokes as part of her OT, and took to it as, well, as a duck does to water. It provided her many hours of pleasure.
I have always had one or more art projects underway - ranging from huge pieces of fiber work to tiny paintings, depending on my energy.

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sure. I've done photography, some painting, some sculpture, some collage. Back in the 90s, I even sold a few paintings.

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samcal9977zz | @samcal9977zz | Sep 28 3:06am

Ansel Adams Slideshow:

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samcal9977zz | @samcal9977zz | Oct 2 9:16am

Slideshow of Renior Paintings (2 Hours)

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