So I've Been MIA and Art IS Theraputic!

For many years we've heard that art is healing, therapeutic and cathartic.  I sort of knew and believed this but as I get older I am finding just how true this is.  My Dad was an artist and my oldest son has an art degree and is a beautifully talented artist.  I've always wondered why that gene skipped over me.  I so love creativity and have always been an artist wannabe!!!

Recently I have come to the realization that it does not matter if I'm any good at it, I still get so many benefits from art!!  So I started attempting to draw faces.  Not realistic ones...just whimsical ones.  I am no good at it but I have improved and I absolutely love doing it!!  As my Mother got older she found coloring to be a great soothing activity for her.  She continued to love it until almost the very end.  So...I am adding drawing and watercolor to the massive list of "crafts" that I enjoy.  While I will most probably never be a master at any of these things I still get more benefit than I can explain.

This past August I participated in Cori Spieker's (Aka~ The Reset Girl) Camp Reset  and I cannot speak highly enough about this experience.  There were over 1000 crafty girls involved in this virtual camp and it was such a mind booster and all around wonderful girl time.  For those of us who don't get out a lot, it gave us an opportunity to talk and visit with others who are like minded.  Cori famously speaks to us introverts and understands our hearts.  She encourages us to just do something....doesn't matter what, to encourage our creativity and find what works for you personally.  The camp is coming to an end this week and I will truly miss it.  If you are interested check out Cori's page as she is starting new projects and will be starting Winter Camp in January.  I can't wait to see what this wonderful, kind and imaginative visionary will come up with next to keep us all moving forward in our journeys.  So proud to have participated in #CampReset2018!!

Next up for me is 29 Faces and you can find out more about this on FaceBook and Instagram by searching the hashtag.  I love drawing faces so this is perfect for me.  It does not matter what they look like and there is no judgment - just creativity.  Draw a face a day and post it along with the hashtag #29Faces - so much creative fun.


Something else very exciting to me is the new program on prime time television -  Making It!  The first creative program I can remember in a very long time and it's fantastic.  Check it out on FB too!

So...I encourage everyone to find what works for them.  Do something...anything...creative everyday.  It will change you in ways you can't image and will keep you young and sooth your brain.  It's magic and I can't explain it but it works.  Just Do It!!!  You'll be glad you did and your brain will thank you!!