Art as Stress Reduction

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.

Slideshow of Ansel Adams Photography

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!
PML

Oh, yeah, he's just great. Well, I am a disabled guy. Extensive boredom. So, surf around the internet a lot. Not exactly what I would prefer doing. But, you know, if you do that enough, sometimes you find nice things...

Have a nice day.