Daniela Lauria’s Post

Whether you enjoy art or you’re quick to label yourself as “not the creative type,” art therapy can be a useful tool to help you unwind and destress. Art therapy is defined as “a discipline that incorporates creative methods of expression through visual art media.” In layman’s terms, this means using art as an outlet to express your emotions and stresses. 🎨 Here are a few examples: - Using an adult coloring book to self-soothe and wind down anxieties by focusing on the present moment on colors and shapes in front of you. - Outline a heart and fill it in with words, drawings, or other types of images that represent your emotions. - Choose paint colors that calm you and make a piece of art to hang in your bedroom. - Grab a pen and paper and try your hand at a ‘Zentangle’ drawing: https://bit.ly/3jkx4jS Have you ever turned to art as a way to express yourself? This week, try a new art project, even if it’s just doodling on a piece of paper with a pen! 🖊️😉 #fulfillment #paint #art #lifedesign #investinyourself #awareness #selfcare #coaching #rootedinjoy

How can you explore self-awareness? It’s key to understanding your emotions, character, motives, and desires. Try creating a self-portrait collage—choose images that resonate with you and discover how they express your thoughts and feelings. #thearttherapyproject #selfawareness #collage

Wow! National Self-Awareness Day! Creative self exploration is a fun and powerful to uncover bits and pieces of what make you tick, what’s to be celebrated and what’s getting in your way. My favorite method of creative self-exploration is with the SoulCollage®️ method. #artofpresence #soulcollage #creativityandhealing #deeplistening

The light of the right path symbolizes the journey of righteousness and truth. It’s a metaphorical beacon guiding us towards ethical decisions and moral actions, helping us distinguish right from wrong. It’s the embodiment of wisdom, truth, and integrity in our life’s journey. #art #greenery #photostudy #studies #digitalart #2dart #backgroundart #illustration #brightcolors

"Wellness is a connection of paths: knowledge and action." ~ Joshua Welch Illustration by Anna Godeassi, represented by Rapp Art. Explore more of her portfolio on the Directory of Illustration: https://buff.ly/2YV4WtE #LeadwithWellness #wellness #knowledge #growth #mentalhealth #learning #illustration #conceptualart #illustrator #conceptualillustrator #bestofillustration

What the public sees vs the point-of-view (POV) of the calligrapher. 👁️ During live personalisation, the public gets a front-row seat to the magic unfolding before their eyes. They witness the graceful strokes of the calligrapher’s pen as it dances across the surface, transforming plain items into cherished keepsakes. From their perspective, it’s like witnessing art come to life, each stroke adding a touch of elegance and personality to the piece. On the other hand, from the point-of-view (POV) of the calligrapher, it’s a different world altogether. Their focus narrows to the delicate balance between precision and creativity as they navigate each stroke with practiced finesse. Together, these perspectives converge to create a mesmerising experience where artistry meets appreciation, resulting in personalised creations that leave a lasting impression on both the audience and the artist. See link in comments below to learn more 👇 #LivePersonalisation #CalligraphyArt #ArtisticPerspective #CreativeProcess

Masterpiece What is considered to be a Masterpiece? Is it Art? Is it anything consisting of a piece of work? Well, for me, a Masterpiece is me working on myself and becoming the person I envision myself to be.🎨🖌️ Sure, I ain't claiming myself to be a Picasso, but I like to think of myself as a fixer-upper. I am not perfect, and I do fall on my face at times, and I have trouble coloring inside the lines...🤷♀️😂 #selfimprovement #growthmindset #becomingthebestversionofme I'm in my creative zone, crafting my masterpiece! 🎨✨ #ArtInProgress #CreativeFlow

Vanishing Diva (© giannisarcone.com, 2017) Watch as Marilyn's face seemingly vanishes when you focus on the red mole at the center of the image (click to enlarge to see the effect). It's mesmerizing, isn't it? Explore this optical illusion further with prints and canvases available in my online gallery: https://lnkd.in/dq5Em6t5 What is an "Extinction Illusion"? The extinction illusion, notably illustrated by Jacques Ninio's work, occurs when certain visual elements, like black dots, appear to disappear against a patterned background. This phenomenon is rooted in how our visual system processes information. When we focus on a specific area, our brain may fail to register other elements in our peripheral vision, leading to the subjective experience of those elements vanishing. Essentially, the brain fills in gaps based on surrounding patterns, causing us to overlook what is actually there. This illustrates the fascinating complexities of human perception and how our brains interpret visual stimuli. #OpticalIllusion #OpArt #MarilynMonroe #VisualArt #ContemporaryArt #Magic

📌 WHEN YOU STAND IN FRONT OF A WORK OF ART, LET YOUR EMOTIONS GUIDE YOU. LOOK WITH YOUR HEART, NOT JUST WITH YOUR EYES. 💖 🖼️ But then what? How do you really analyse a masterpiece? 🔥 I advise you to focus on: -Linear vision: look at the drawing. -Pictorial vision: let yourself be carried away by the colours. -Superficial vision: focus your attention on the figures. - Depth vision: explore different planes and space. ❤️ These elements, along with many others, help you to fully understand a work of art. And you, which method do you use to read art? 🎨✨ #artmarket #artadvisor

"Lines & Layers" 🎨 showcases the beauty of visual art with precise lines and dynamic layers. This series blends simplicity and complexity, inviting viewers to enjoy the balance between structure and depth. 🌟 #illustration #pattern #leaf #poster #adobeillustrator #posterillustration #abstract