Arted Gifts

So now you are thinking what if I am not good at art. In the article, “At Any Level, Making Art Reduces Stress Hormones” (Otto, 2016) the studied showed that no matter the level of talent and what you created the act of doing the artistic activity was very beneficial. So for relieving stress, art provides a distraction and decreases stress hormones.

Now that we have established the benefits of art, let's talk social painting. No doubt you have seen or heard of the wine and canvas painting businesses that have blossomed everywhere. You may have even seen them at your local coffee shop or bar. These businesses provide an opportunity to paint a canvas while socializing and enjoying your favorite beverage, but beware. Some of the options for this type of activity pack people in creating more of a social event rather than an art activity. If you are looking to relieve stress, research and find outlets that provide a more intimate setting allowing you to focus on the painting aspect. The quality of your experience is in the choice you make and what your desired outcome may be.

Please join us again for the next topic in our “So Why Paint?” series where we will discuss the benefits of giving experiences over material gifts.

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