DRAWING ON THE SOUL
Picking up a pencil today and drawing something freehand - the first time I've really dedicated time to this kind of illustration in a very long time - ie. away from a computer, has shown me how relaxing drawing can be. By connecting the body with the mind in order to focus on drawing a smooth curve, straight line and filling in areas of colour without going over the lines, we help quieten the mind to distractions and noise.
We can draw pretty much anything, but, interestingly, if we choose serene or inspirational scenes, we can benefit in more ways through expression of the art. There are many different ways to use art as a therapeutic and healing technique.
In China, where the characters forming the Chinese language are painted with brush calligraphy, the skill is treated as an artform which has the power to heal the body and develop character. Every member of the Chinese elite has to learn how to express themselves through beautiful calligraphy and consequently, there are masters of this technique who are highly revered, with their work displayed in galleries and museums throughout china.
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