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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% (4188 Members) find Art helpful
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Art Reviews

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I find art really therpuic
painting and sketching.
Writing in my journal; writing poems.
I write poetry and draw to vent my feelings, and it has always been very healing. I also web design in my spare time to focus on something positive.
paint and draw to relase some of tne stress
i draw alot and write poetry when i am angry or hurt.
Working / Worked
It works for me, I feel better after I draw. It's a great way to express how you feel and just let it all out, just like writing or talking.
LOVED IT
makes me feel human
Working / Worked
stops all thaughts and keeps my brainadoe at a dull roar
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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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