"I cannot draw" is what I hear often from people when I talk about my art coaching business. Let me tell you one secret, I cannot draw either. Frankly I cannot tell you that I am an excellent drawer. I like being creative, make my hands dirty and create something that has been established in a relaxing and mindful way. I only create art for myself and a few private walls at my home. It is a form of meditation for me. If I put pressure on myself to create a beautiful art work, the stress level in my body increases and the calming effect is gone. That differentiates me from a real artist who makes aesthetic works of art in a natural way and is comfortable and proud of sharing them.
Drawing and painting can be learned. It is like dancing. You can be born with the rhythm, the moves, but if you don't have any dancing talent you can still follow classes and become a good dancer. The same goes for art. All comes down to motivation.
Now I might be confusing you (or maybe even disappointing), because we are NOT a drawing or painting class. You will not learn how to create a beautiful art work in our art coaching sessions.
Artistic talent is not important. The therapeutic effect in our art coaching sessions is even higher when you didn't have any previous art training whatsoever. We believe you are more free from barriers and can really let your hands lead you.
So the myth that you cannot draw remains a myth and does not exist. Everyone can hold a pencil, pick a colour and create shapes and lines on a piece of paper. There is no right or wrong. Nobody will judge your art work. You are the only one who gives meaning to it.
The insights that come to the surface when you discuss your art work with the art therapist will be meaningful. It is truly special to have an hour of quality time for yourself, do something completely different like creating art, overcome obstacles in your life by looking inside yourself when someone is there to guide you and listen to you. For once you can just surrender to the moment.
At Hands-on Art we compare our art coaching sessions with a wellness for the soul. Guaranteed you will have a relaxing and fun time. Even the most rational thinkers (for example the sceptical strong headed business men, speaking of clichés) will have a purposeful moment that can bring them further in life.
If you have any questions about our art coaching sessions, feel free to contact us or book your 15 min. free consultation.
We cannot wait to show you the power of art!
Kind regards,
Laura
Founder & Art Therapist
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