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The Shocking Impact of Art and Mental Health

Numerous studies have shown the impact and benefits of art — whether we’re simply viewing it or creating it. As an artist yourself, you likely know the profound impact that artist expression has on your mental health. 

The connection between art and mental health is very near and dear to my heart, as I’ve said openly that art saved my life after my divorce. You may have even heard me mention it on the show before. But today, I want to dive deeper into this topic and talk about how your art can be beneficial to you, the artist, and how it can greatly improve your work. 

How art and mental health are connected

I didn’t start painting because of the mental health benefits. But I do know that it has increased my mental health significantly as soon as I started doing it. 

Art helps us move emotions and stress out of our bodies. It helps us break past mental blocks and gives us the freedom and space to be our most authentic selves. When we’re in a place of creation, we’re making something honest — and that’s what makes your art the best it can be.

This, in turn, makes your work more appealing to others. It’s not something people can purchase anywhere. It’s unique, authentic, and real. 

How can YOU get in tune with the most honest version of yourself through your art? That’s what we’re getting into today, including:

• How to stop self-editing and be authentic
• How to put your thoughts onto the canvas while still creating beautiful art
• Why buyers, collectors, and galleries prefer the messy truth of your work

Tune in to learn everything you need to know about the special connection between art and mental health, and why it matters for creating fine art. 

Until next time, y’all!

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Resources Mentioned: 

• Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite
• Episode 04: Move Stress Out Of Your Body With Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-04-move-stress-out-of-your-body-with-art/ 
• Episode 56: How Art Helps Us Heal: https://jodieking.com/episode-56-how-art-helps-us-heal/ 
• At Any Skill Level, Making Art Reduces Stress Hormones: https://drexel.edu/news/archive/2016/june/art_hormone_levels_lower 
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