Art isn’t just a painting you hang on your wall. For the person
who painted it, it was cathartic. If you look at a painting, not
just the picture but the actual brush strokes and lines, you can
get an idea of the artist’s mood, and how the subject matter
made them feel. You can even tell if the artist was an impatient
person. Judging from subject matter and colour choices you can
also learn if he was depressed or had a vibrant personality. You
can pick up a lot just from looking at a painting. Now, pretend
you are the artist. Art can be the perfect outlet. You don’t
have to be talented. No one expects you to be the next Pablo
Picasso or Claude Monet. It may surprise you that sometimes a
piece of artwork’s imperfections are its most intriguing
attribute. Being creative is a great way to release tension, and
express yourself. You can think of it as a type of therapy. The
creative process involved in expressing one’s self artistically
can help people to resolve issues as well as develop and manage
their behaviou