Art is For Everyone: a blog about creative expression and art therapy.
Art can be an outlet for some of the most difficult emotions, and it can also heal. That’s why I started this blog — to help people know that art is for everyone, and to provide help for those who may be struggling with a mental illness or other issues.
Telling your story through art can be a way to process your emotions. Art can also help you heal from trauma or loss, as well as a physical illness. If you’re feeling stuck in a rut — whether it’s in your personal life or in your work — maybe it’s time to open up and try something new.
As an art therapist, I’m here to help guide you through your creative journey, but you are in charge of your own creative path. We’ll meet at the intersection of creativity and self-discovery.
Art is for everyone. It’s a simple concept, but one that needs to be communicated and reinforced. At Art is for Everyone, we hope to provide a space where artists of all genres and disciplines can share their work and learn from each other.
AFAE is built upon the idea that art can help us create the life we want. Art helps us connect with ourselves and others in new ways, gives us an outlet for creative expression and provides a means of coping with stress. We believe that art therapy can make the world better by helping people both express themselves creatively and find new ways to heal.
Art is for everyone; it is a part of what makes us human. The ability to express emotion, communicate through imagery and visually interpret our experiences are basic components of what makes us human beings.
We believe in using art as a means of self-expression, as a forum for learning about ourselves and others, as a method for coping with stress and enhancing personal growth. These are not just ideals we have; they are things we experience through the practice of our own art. This blog exists to share those experiences with you.*
The term “art therapy” is probably not familiar to most people, but practicing or aspiring artists of every level of experience will find this blog of interest. Many of the posts are written by guest authors and cover a wide range of topics. In addition to articles, the blog features artwork from numerous visual artists from around the world, as well as information about upcoming art therapy workshops.
The blog’s vision is to promote an understanding of art as a process for personal expression and self-awareness. It offers an interesting look at how creative expression can be used in therapeutic settings and how it benefits those suffering from mental issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
There’s no doubt about it: art is for everyone. It’s never too early to start, not even before you’re born. In fact, there are many ways that children can begin learning how to express themselves creatively as they develop. Here are some tips on how you can help your child learn to draw and use creative expression in their own life.
What You Can Do
– Encourage them to scribble in notebooks or on paper and allow them to show their creativity.
– Let them use their hands while they’re drawing. They don’t have to use a pencil or pen all the time if they don’t want to; let them draw with crayons, watercolors, markers, chalk and even clay!
– Encourage your child to follow their imagination – one of the best ways for them to do this is by having them doodle on a piece of paper.
– Let your child watch videos of artists at work to get an idea of what it takes to be an artist – this can be especially inspiring for younger children.
– If your child wants scissors or a knife for some reason (even if it’s just so they can cut out pictures from magazines), let them have it! They’ll probably be more careful than you
I started this blog as a creative outlet. I am an artist and I love to paint, draw, sew and crochet. I have also been through some very dark times in my life and art has helped me tremendously. I wanted a way to share the joy of art with others and hope that others will share their creativity with me.
Art, even today, is considered a kind of luxury. Many people think it’s not something they can participate in. They think you have to be born with the talent. This can be discouraging for anyone who has a desire or interest in art but doesn’t feel like they have the talent. It makes them feel like they cannot create art because they cannot draw or paint well.
But this is not true. With the right approach you can learn how to draw and paint just as you could learn any other skill. You do not have to be born with a certain talent to make art. Anyone can create art; everyone is an artist.”
The Art Academy is a public high school program in New York City that provides an advanced, college-preparatory education in the visual arts for students with a broad range of interests, talents and goals.
The goal of The Art Academy is to provide a top quality art high school for talented students who are mindful of their own unique development needs. The faculty is committed to fostering the intellectual, emotional, social and aesthetic growth of each student.
We realize that each student has his or her own individual needs and abilities. The faculty and staff are committed to providing an environment where these needs can be met.
The Art Academy is designed as an open-ended learning experience. We believe that students learn best when they are actively involved in choosing what they want to learn. Therefore, we encourage students to design their own programs within the structure of a broad curriculum.
Students develop their potentials by developing their skills and understanding what they can do with them. We strive to help students become comfortable with themselves through creative expression.
