6 Benefits of an Arty Hobby

If you are thinking of taking up a new hobby, whether it’s cycling, origami, chess or writing, you should definitely do it. The dangers of becoming addicted to technology, such as tablets and smartphones, mean that people with real practical hobbies are becoming harder to find. 

Lots of hobbies lead to tangible productivity, either in improving your health, your intelligence or creating something, and are therefore a useful way to spend your time. I would like to highlight the benefits of having an arty hobby. 

It has never been easier to take up an arts-based hobby, websites such as Artifolk stock all the materials you need, there is a wealth of advice from tutorials on YouTube and you can easily connect with other artists. 

Enhance your Social Life

The best way to learn a new craft, from calligraphy to life drawing, is to join a class. In such settings, you will get valuable advice from an expert, but also support from peers who will be going through the same difficulties and challenges. You are very likely to form friendships which may transcend your hobby. 

Brighten up your Home

Creating a painting you’re proud of is a great feeling, it’s even better to have guests in your home comment on a piece hanging on your wall which you have created. Producing works of art that you can display in your house will mean you have unique pieces, and enable you to give your home the exact look you want. 

Get Smart

Studies have shown that creating art improves various areas of your thinking, while analysing art raises brain activity and improves our survival instincts. There is also therapeutic value in art with studies showing the visual arts can reduce mental distress. 

Make Money

Another possible positive to aspiring artists is that your hobby could make you money. If you become proficient in your craft, people start noticing your work around your house and are impressed, it may be time to go commercial. There are plenty of sites which enable you to sell your products from ebay to etsy. 

Art Appreciation

By learning different artistic techniques, you will develop your appreciation of other artists’ work. Once you take up your new hobby, make a point of looking into the work of others who use similar techniques to yourself and also explore more widely to gain more ideas.

 Look at the World in a Different Way

Once you tune your brain into using the world around you to create your own art, you will be developing a new way of looking at everything. This can have all kinds of benefits including helping improve your mood and problem solve.

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