Visual arts allow you to express your ideas, emotions and perspectives through creative forms like painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. It’s also about looking at and appreciating other people’s art.
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Visual arts allow you to express your ideas, emotions and perspectives through creative forms like painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. It’s also about looking at and appreciating other people’s art.
Feeling artsy? Set aside some time to create something.
Decide on a medium you'd like to try out or revisit.
Gather the gear you'll need.
Find a comfortable space, set up your supplies, and get to it.
When you are ready, head to our Practice Guides and get started.
Looking for detailed practice guides? Hang tight, they are coming soon!
Ever felt the urge to express yourself in new and exciting ways? Visual arts might be your perfect outlet! Whether it’s painting, drawing, photography or sculpture, visual arts offer a chance to explore your creativity and share your unique perspective with the world. You don’t need to be a professional to enjoy it – just a willingness to experiment and have fun!
Engaging in visual arts can leave you feeling more connected to your thoughts and emotions, while the process itself is both challenging and fulfilling. It could also be that you take some time to watch others creating art or enjoy their finished works at galleries or exhibits. Ready to pick up a brush or camera? Let’s dive into the world of visual arts!
Incorporating visual arts into your routine promotes relaxation, fosters self-expression and enhances mental clarity – making it an ideal activity to add to your daily life.
Stress relief
Emotional well-being
Boosts mood
Emotional well-being, Self well-being
Self-awareness
Self well-being
Cognitive benefits
Intellectual well-being
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The creative urge is biting, we know you’re keen to start getting some paint colours on that canvas. Before you dive in, there are a few more details that could really elevate this visual arts experience for you. Read on!
There are many ways to explore creative outlets, from hands-on mediums like painting and sculpture to photography and appreciating art at galleries and museums.
Painting and drawing
Sculpture
Photography
Viewing art at a gallery or museum
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"Where do I even start?"
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"I’m enjoying this more than I thought!"
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"This is interesting, it's not quite what I had in mind!"
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"This is more fun than I expected."
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"I made this!"
Are you ready to try visual arts?
We are busy working on detailed getting started guides and individual practice guides to follow.
Let's compare three different ways to start visual arts for the first time: self-led using online guides, in a group (IRL) and 1:1 with an Instructor (online or IRL).
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Recommendation for first-timer
2nd pick
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Availability
Widely
Widely
Moderately
Average cost per session
Free or low cost
Moderate costs
Expensive
Special equipment required
None or minimal
None or minimal
None or minimal
Potential for socialisation & community
Mostly solo
Highly social
Social potential
Safety & skill building
Mixed results
Mixed results
Safe & fast
Space or privacy required
Minimal
Some required
Minimal
Ease of scheduling
Very flexible
Need to plan
Need to plan
Setup time
Little to none
Up to 30 mins
Up to 30 mins
Active practice time
Under 20 mins
Up to an hour
Up to an hour
Unexpected advantages
Actually useful
Actually useful
Wholesome
Leonardo da Vinci was ambidextrous and it was rumoured that he could write with one hand while drawing with the other.
Did you know: The Mona Lisa was once stolen from the Louvre in 1911 and remained missing for two years.
Salvador Dalí designed the Chupa Chups logo in 1969, making it one of the earliest artist-designed brands.
Vincent van Gogh is rumoured to only have sold one known painting during his lifetime, titled "The Red Vineyard.”
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Does Coloring Reduce Anxiety? Comparing the Psychological and Psychophysiological Benefits of Coloring Versus Drawing
Turturro, N., & Drake, J. E. (2020). Does Coloring Reduce Anxiety? Comparing the Psychological and Psychophysiological Benefits of Coloring Versus Drawing. Empirical Studies of the Arts, 40(1), 3–20. https://doi.org/10.1177/0276237420923290
Task preparation as a mnemonic: The benefits of drawing (and not drawing)
Wammes, J. D., Roberts, B. R. T., & Fernandes, M. A. (2018). Task preparation as a mnemonic: The benefits of drawing (and not drawing). Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 25(6), 2365–2372. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13423-018-1477-y
A Comparison of the Positive Effects of Structured and Nonstructured Art Activities
Cross, G., & Brown, P. M. (2019). A Comparison of the Positive Effects of Structured and Nonstructured Art Activities. Art Therapy, 36(1), 22–29. https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2019.1564642
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