Can Art Save Lives?
Can Art Save Lives?
When was the last time, that you drew something with pen, pencil on paper? I have always loved art and my earliest memories are of drawing from comic books as a child. My father was artistic and enjoyed doing paintings and sketches, although he loved to write articles, stories and poems. It has been a while since I last did a drawing or painting.
Art is therapeutic and it has been proven to change a lot of lives over the years, especially those who enjoy art. Artistic and non-artistic people are filled with a sense of fulfilment after having experienced trauma in their lives. Drawing, sketching and painting does help to nurture creativity and helps an individual to grow emotionally as a person. Yes, in my opinion art can definitely save lives. It is a way for people to express themselves, through their art. The healing process is made faster and easier through the medium of art. You do not have to be an artist, your art is special and is your creation. Your artwork is your perspective on the world and is a reflection of your special and unique life experience.
I remember admiring the paintings done by roadside artists, who proudly display their pieces of art on the roadside. It is sad to see that not many people buy their works. Yet, you can still see the pride of the painter and artist who speaks about his or her work with so much enthusiasm. Graffiti is also art and it reflects the mind and views of the artist.
People who enjoy doing art always say that it helps them to feel more creative, stronger emotionally, and able to cope with stressful situations, more resilient, with a sense of fulfilment. An artist is curious by nature and able to appreciate life in every form. It is the power of imagination, that inspires and sustains the artist in life, enabling him or her to draw and paint the most amazing artwork.
If you happen to be an artist professional or amateur, has it helped you to become a better person and more capable of facing difficulties in life? As an artist would you say that art is therapeutic and would you help others to discover the power of art? Start drawing and painting today and you will have a positive outlook and a sense of being more fulfilled. Art can save lies and it does every day.
Yes, it can.