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(also known as Painting, Creativity, Art Therapy)
Art is an application of a creativity that has some form of appreciative value, usually on the basis of aesthetic value or emotional impact. Much about art is controversial, including what specific cases can be considered such. more at Wikipedia

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Overall, 95% (4197 Members) find Art helpful
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Drawing usually helps the pain receed faster.
It's great. I am a professional artist and usually paint to express a mood. But i also use art as therapy. I draw out my feelings without regard for the way it looks - this art is just for me and helps me work through my feelings.
it helps distract for awhile sometimes
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I largely process my issues through writing fiction, but my art is influenced by it a great deal, too.
painting is my only outlet. i love it, i couldn't live without my acrylics
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LOVE painting. best therapy ever, especially for my alters.
I am doing some coloring and paint by numbers it allows me to focus on it.It takes my mind off negitive thoughts.
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its sorta workin
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Anyone using art as therapy?
    Yeah I took up folk art and other sorts of craft work to get me out of the house and socialising, it did the trick, but I have lost interest in all th... [More]
  2. Discussion: Anyone using art as therapy?
    Definitely art is helpful. It brings out what is inside of you that even you may not be aware of. My problem has been time to do this. But at least I... [More]
  3. Discussion: Anyone using art as therapy?
    Hello, All -- I'm looking to connect with people who are using art (any form, including writing, painting, music, sculpture, etc.) as part of the ... [More]
  4. Discussion: art therapy?
    Ive always had trouble with accepting myself and seeing how hard i work. I am my worst crtitc. I always judge what i do and how i do it, and if im goo... [More]
  5. Discussion: Art therapy
    I kinda like the finger painting idea. My art therapy is writing a memoir. Worked hard today, was able to concentrate well thanks to starting l... [More]

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