Ready...Set...Paint
Art is one of the oldest past times and can be enjoyed by all ages. So why not add a splash of colour to your life?
Unleash your inner artist!
As a teenager, you are under a lot of stress for a wide range of reasons. You can have stress from exams, stress from home, stress in friendship-groups; the list goes on. It is essential that you find a way to de-stress, so that you don't become too overwhelmed. Art is commonly used a way of de-stressing and relaxing. Even just aggressively scribbling on a page can be a form of art, and can also be quite satisfying. Art has more benefits; such as improving hand-eye coordination and it also helps to increase your level of patience; which I believe is a life skill that all young people should learn. Another benefit that I believe should not go unnoticed is that art can allow you to have a deeper level of concentration; this will of course be beneficial to you as a teenager as you will be able to focus better during revision and concentrate harder in exams.
Sketching
Sketching is an incredibly common form of art. All you need is a pencil and paper and you can let your creativity take over. Something that I love about sketching is that it doesn't have to be perfect; in fact, art in general doesn't really need to be perfect. You can be as messy and untidy as you want in a sketch, which is proven to be very satisfying. It is incredibly simple to do and yet it specifically increases your ability to focus. Again, it is a life skill!
Painting
While painting is enjoyable and a way to express yourself, it has its own benefits. It can increase your problem-solving skills, expand creative growth and even stimulates an optimistic attitude. That last point is especially important for teenagers, as mental health is a struggle for 10-20% of teenagers globally. All you have to do is get paint, a brush and card and you can do what you like. Painting is especially good as if you dislike something you have done, you do not need to worry. You can simply paint over it and continue. Easy!