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Visual Arts

Neurographic Art: Rewiring Your Brain Through Art! A Step-by-Step Tutorial
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Neurographic Art: Rewiring Your Brain Through Art! A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Any artist can tell you that making art is a therapeutic process in many ways. From taking the time to sit down and create to gazing upon a beautiful finished product, art has endless positive effects on our mental health. And in today’s fast-paced and technology-centered world, taking care of our mental health has never been more important. 

According to a 2023 survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, over 30% of adults in the United States report symptoms of anxiety and depression. Young adults are experiencing particularly heightened negative mental health symptoms. As a result, many people are trying different forms of therapy, including art therapy. Art therapy is one of the fastest-growing mental health professions. It has been helping both children and adults express their emotions and heal from trauma through artistic expression. Neurographic art is one of the latest and most highly rated projects amongst art therapists. 

In 2014, Russian psychologist and author Pavel Piskarev coined the term neurography or neurographica, and invented a type of therapeutic art called “Neurographic Art”. Neurographic art has now become one of the most popular forms of art in the world, in both therapeutic and educational settings. It is loved by both children and adults alike, because of its relaxing and simple steps….

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Mindful Art Ideas: How to Draw Optical Illusions (A Step-by-Step Tutorial)
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Mindful Art Ideas: How to Draw Optical Illusions (A Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Are you looking to make a trippy, yet intriguing art piece to hang on your wall? Although creating your art can seem like a challenge for some, don’t worry, we will break it down for you. We are going to be reviewing a few optical illusion techniques step-by-step to create some impressive drawings that are easier to make than they may look. Plus, taking the time to slow down and express your creative side through coloring is an awesome mindfulness activity that will help you reset and relax. Let’s dive in…

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An Essential Guide to Stock Photography for Beginners
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An Essential Guide to Stock Photography for Beginners

If you've ever wondered how to turn your passion for photography into a profitable venture, you're in the right place. This guide is tailored for beginners eager to navigate the stock photography industry.

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