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drawing as meditation
NewOrleans:
When things become very hard for me, as they are these days, I return to drawing simple things - like this - as a kind of meditation on observation and mindfulness. The daughter of a film producer sat for me one afternoon and I want to share it with you all here on Cassiopaea Forum.
Kaigen:
:) oh, it's really beautiful, I use to paint and this is like meditation for me too.
skycsil:
That's very beautiful!
Drawing can be very relaxing, actually.
celtic:
That is beautiful I particularly like the expression you gave her in the face, it shows emotion.
--- Quote ---That's very beautiful!
Drawing can be very relaxing, actually.
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I read on sott an article about the therapy art can have on kids with emotional and social disabilities. I will put it on here.
--- Quote ---Art therapist Shalene Hatton, who leads the art therapy groups and put the show together, said her artists learn more than just technique. They learn to plan, problem-solve, cope with anxiety and express themselves confidently.
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http://www.sott.net/articles/show/160441-The-art-of-therapy-kids-with-emotional-social-disabilities-express-themselves
Alana:
--- Quote from: skycsil on September 30, 2011, 12:45:20 PM ---That's very beautiful!
Drawing can be very relaxing, actually.
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I agree on both points. In fact, trying to draw realistically, helps increase our observation skills and attention to detail, as well as our awareness towards reality.
Well done, NewOrleans.
--- Quote from: celtic on September 30, 2011, 09:36:19 PM ---I read on sott an article about the therapy art can have on kids with emotional and social disabilities. I will put it on here.
--- Quote ---Art therapist Shalene Hatton, who leads the art therapy groups and put the show together, said her artists learn more than just technique. They learn to plan, problem-solve, cope with anxiety and express themselves confidently.
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http://www.sott.net/articles/show/160441-The-art-of-therapy-kids-with-emotional-social-disabilities-express-themselves
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Yes, and it is the process of art making that is the most therapeutic part of this type of therapy.
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