I just read an article in a Fabric Art magazine that was very good and I guess I was meant to read it today. Titled “ You Don’t have to Be Good at Art to Benefit from an Artistic Hobby” by Casey Lesser. It says everyone can benefit from the arts whether they’re talented or not. “A plethora of research studies have shown that expressing ourselves through art can help to ease a wide range of illnesses and afflictions, from anxiety and depression, to dementia and cancer. More broadly, making art—be that sketching, writing poetry, dancing or playing with clay—can make us feel happier and more relaxed, and can also help to improve our observation, motor and problem-solving skills.” How do we find the time? Set aside a portion of your time spent on electronics to doodling, knitting, painting, etc. Few people have hobbies because “we’re afraid of being bad at them.” As a result we’re missing out on the benefits that leisure activities can deliver—like making us creative, happy and calm.
So let’s get doodling, fishing, playing card, birdwatching, sewing, painting, gardening. Sure can’t hurt!
https://www.artsy.net