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Why am I so unhappy with my art?
Perhaps you aren’t drawing often enough to allow for experimentation. If you draw only once a week, fear of failure may deter you from trying something new. If you can overcome that fear and experiment, you may develop a new skill, a new style or aesthetic which will satisfy you more.
How does it feel to do art?
Art in any form, whether while creating or observing, reduces the stress hormone called cortisol. It also releases the feel-good hormones called endorphins which help you combat stress and pain. By letting you enjoy a sense of fulfillment, it transforms you into a more positive, well-rounded human being.
Can art really make you happier?
The scans show that viewing art triggered a surge of dopamine, the happy chemical, into the brain, which results in feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.
Is there a cure for depression by creating art?
No, because there is no cure for depression. However, it can be therapeutic, even cathartic to create art. Creating art can also provide a moment of respite for the person making the art allowing the artist to focus on the creating of art rather than consumed by their depression.
What are some creative ways to deal with depression?
Art can help to distract our minds from negativ thoughts and to train our concentration. It’s called occupational therapy. We basically do hand crafts and arts, like painting, weaving basket, sewing, origami, mosaics, knitting, ceramics, etc.
What does it feel like to be an artist depressed?
If you’re an artist feeling depressed, you should know you are not alone, and you are not crazy. The feeling of not being able to breathe, as if the world is swallowing you whole, is terrifying. It would make anyone feel like they’re losing grip on reality, but it’s just that: a feeling.
Is depression ruining your creative process?
Depression itself is a difficult thing to live with and when compounded by challenges in your creative process, it can seem like artists and depression share an uncommon bond. For writers, the months of rejected pitches and declined pieces can feel like years of denial.