Art is what makes life

So much evidence of art improving health exists that we now have certified therapists who specialize in art.

Art gazing may seem like procrastination, but science tells us otherwise. Colors in a workspace influence the kind of work you want to accomplish.

Blues provide a sense of stability, while yellows sharpen mental focus and red propels creativity. The visual arts are an excellent way to communicate something when it cannot be described by words.

It's a way that we express ourselves and reflect on the human condition. We create a picture with a message based on what we think or how we feel, and share it with others as they try to interpret it. This two-way exchange is powerful and opens doors to communication that other methods couldn't otherwise.

In this light, art may be the ticket that helps us create a more peaceful world to live in. Art not only improves our physical and mental health, it empowers us with a sense of purpose. The creativity that comes with producing and looking at art can change our outlook on life and assure us there are better days ahead. Do you feel overwhelmed about something? Take a moment to look at art, or grab a brush or pen yourself.

Art provides an escape from the everyday grind and gives us an opportunity to solve problems from a healthy perspective. Inspired to have more art exposure in your life? Stop by an art gallery on your way home or during errands to take advantage of these benefits.

However, Kenyan leaders don't have this facts. They have made creative arts meaningless in schools by making it non examinable subject. Museums and art galleries are inadequate. Advice how one can start one in the country side. Art, romance, and chocolate sounds like a winning date plan to me! Thanks for you delightful comment Besarien. The trees, the fall colored leaves, the puddles of sunlight, all of it is transporting me into the woods. I can smell the loam and feel the breeze rustling in the branches.

I enjoyed your hub too. I had no idea that looking at art triggered the same part of the brain as falling in love, but next time I go to the museum I'm taking my husband and some good chocolate! It can truly be a spiritual experience, I'm happy to hear you reached that level. You name it it's a spiritual experience too!

Oh yes, the bubbly self-esteem problem. Unfortunately it's like a virus, you find it in every discipline and profession. I usually just walk around the bubble and avoid confrontation. It'll burst someday anyway. And if it doesn't, I let them be convinced, I bet that's great for their quality of life. I met too many in my lifetime. Heading to the art department is a wonderful way to relax and get inspired, good for you that you have that outlet at work.

Melovy, writing on hubpages has been a very creative experience for me too. In the process of writing an article, my favorite part is probably editing the text, rewording, and trying to make it flow for the reader. I find that very artsy. When I was a kid I used to feel as if my hands itched if I had drawn pictures for a while.

I still do some drawing and painting although nowadays my creativity is more often channelled into writing. HubPages is actually a great place for me because I get to write and to spend hours fiddling about with the design of the page: rearranging photos, going off to take more photos, rearranging again….

Many years ago I worked at a mental health facility and art therapy was used. It can work wonders for people with depression and other mental health issues. Now I teach in a university and if I'm feeling a bit stressed, I wander down to the art department and see what the students there are up to. Art absolutely improves quality of life. Brilliant hub. Ciao Anna, hai proprio ragione la mancanza di sonno mina la stabilita' di tutta la piramide!

E per me la fame fa lo stesso, ma per fortuna quella e' facilmente risolvibile. Hi Anna, I totally agree, the lack of sleep can mine the stability of the whole pyramid!

And for me it's hunger too, but luckily that's easily fixable. What a pleasure, a comment from you! Hi, Robie, per quanto sia molto fiera di aver letto e compreso il tuo interessantissimo articolo, non ho la capacita' di commentarlo in inglese. Complimenti a parte A volte manca la base sonno , altre il centro In ogni caso, complimenti. Sarebbe bello avervi vicino e parlarne di persona! Un abbraccio. Summerberrie, I agree it is wonderful to be from Venice, Italy Robie Benve, I enjoyed reading your article about how art enhances the quality of life.

They all essentially reveal the culture of people. Art allows us to discover and preserves the delighted mind. While creation lays bare our human fragility.

Perhaps this is why we create and materialize art, despite the arising feeling that everything has already been said and done. We as a species, cannot simply conceive our lives out of art. We struggle daily to close that gap, although we feel that it might be an impossible task. Art will always be metaphorical, but ultimately, it does not matter.

And that exact fact for me, is beautiful, cruel and simple. Art does not subdue to any kind of utility or desire. Creation only aims at its own existence. We are all artists some way, somehow. We fight our battles, love and hate, ask our questions, and of course, read the universe in our own unique way.