ART4SOUL
ART4SOUL: Emerged from a demand for art as a form of meditation, being creative develops clarity and allows you to access a greater sense of self, finding more peace and letting go of internal conflict. Engaging in a creative process has been found to alleviate anxiety, depression and stress, a great way to explore a subject and in helping one to be more objective about how one thinks and feels.
Drawing is an exercise that can improve one's overall cognitive functioning it coordinates the hand mind and eye, which can benefit many aspects of life, It can boost one's confidence making one feel more engaged within oneself, developing one's personal resilience and connect with others indirectly as part of a small group.
By using both sides of the brain strengthens ones ability to focus and think strategically, releasing endorphins which helps develop neuroplasticity building new neural connections and pathways.
For health and wellbeing drawing aids relaxation and can act as a stress relief, as the process makes us pay attention to details, which mimics the experience of meditation which relieves one's mind from the stain of everyday life. As Pablo Picasso once said, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life".
As a therapy Art helps lower the perception of mental pain by moving one's focus away from the trauma stimulus and acts as a distraction, this effectively relaxes and alters one's mood, so the pain doesn't have the power to overwhelm.
To observe, study and draw other human beings develops within the capacity to help understand one's own vulnerabilities which eventually creates empathy. The process of drawing a sitter means you subtly make a connection with them, building a relationship of sorts which is reciprocal, the sitter and the observer are equally vulnerable, the sitter self conscious of an in-depth study of their outer appearance and the artist conscious of their representation they are about to create. In the close environment as an observer of another human being one is met with a feeling of humility as the sitter sits for you to study. One is conscious not with the intention to exploit the sitter but to honestly develop one's appreciation and beauty of the human form while developing one's artistic progress. Observational drawing also has the capacity to brake down fear and prejudice amongst those who appear very different than oneself, it challenges one's perceptions and helps unfold the barriers that one builds up which is subconsciously hiding one's feelings of vulnerability. Real people making real connections as a creative observer of the old, young, hairy, large, petite, tattooed, marked or muscled, different in colour and creed, observational drawing can then become a pathway to better relations highlighting similarities rather than differences. Bringing a variety of social groups together that all share a common goal or interest.
SKILL LEVEL: No creative experience is necessary, suitable for all levels.
COACH: Kathryn is a commissioned artist and qualified mBIT coach, she gathers inspiration from her own spiritual practice to create a relaxed atmosphere. Delivering a creative experience where you or your group will learn new skills and techniques whilst nurturing the art of mindfulness.
Drawing is an exercise that can improve one's overall cognitive functioning it coordinates the hand mind and eye, which can benefit many aspects of life, It can boost one's confidence making one feel more engaged within oneself, developing one's personal resilience and connect with others indirectly as part of a small group.
By using both sides of the brain strengthens ones ability to focus and think strategically, releasing endorphins which helps develop neuroplasticity building new neural connections and pathways.
For health and wellbeing drawing aids relaxation and can act as a stress relief, as the process makes us pay attention to details, which mimics the experience of meditation which relieves one's mind from the stain of everyday life. As Pablo Picasso once said, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life".
As a therapy Art helps lower the perception of mental pain by moving one's focus away from the trauma stimulus and acts as a distraction, this effectively relaxes and alters one's mood, so the pain doesn't have the power to overwhelm.
To observe, study and draw other human beings develops within the capacity to help understand one's own vulnerabilities which eventually creates empathy. The process of drawing a sitter means you subtly make a connection with them, building a relationship of sorts which is reciprocal, the sitter and the observer are equally vulnerable, the sitter self conscious of an in-depth study of their outer appearance and the artist conscious of their representation they are about to create. In the close environment as an observer of another human being one is met with a feeling of humility as the sitter sits for you to study. One is conscious not with the intention to exploit the sitter but to honestly develop one's appreciation and beauty of the human form while developing one's artistic progress. Observational drawing also has the capacity to brake down fear and prejudice amongst those who appear very different than oneself, it challenges one's perceptions and helps unfold the barriers that one builds up which is subconsciously hiding one's feelings of vulnerability. Real people making real connections as a creative observer of the old, young, hairy, large, petite, tattooed, marked or muscled, different in colour and creed, observational drawing can then become a pathway to better relations highlighting similarities rather than differences. Bringing a variety of social groups together that all share a common goal or interest.
SKILL LEVEL: No creative experience is necessary, suitable for all levels.
COACH: Kathryn is a commissioned artist and qualified mBIT coach, she gathers inspiration from her own spiritual practice to create a relaxed atmosphere. Delivering a creative experience where you or your group will learn new skills and techniques whilst nurturing the art of mindfulness.