Keynote Speech

Arts used for therapeutic benefits have many helpful psychological effects.  These kinds of arts foster inspiration, relaxation, and fulfillment.  They can help you purge negative memories, thoughts, and emotions while replacing them with positive ones.  They can bring a sense of peace and fulfillment.  When self-expression is difficult, turn to art to help you achieve the sense of balance you have been seeking.

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So what makes therapeutic arts different from taking an art class or learning to draw from a book?  In one word: expectations.  When you don't stress about the outcome, but allow yourself to play instead, you release the tension that comes from expecting too much from yourself.  You aren't trying to create a product.  You aren't trying to be perfect.  You're just stretching your creative wings.  The world already demands so much; take some time to create a habit that will build you up in healthy ways.  

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It's like what we say in the studio: Fool with it until you like it or throw it away. (Well close, anyway.  We do like a well-placed curse word!)