THE POWER OF ART - By Savina Karneva
I decided to write this post because I really wanted to discuss the topic of art since art has a big impact on our lives, but not many people realize that it actually has many health benefits and can improve the quality of our life.
Art opens your heart and feeds your mind. This phrase may sound like a cliché, but it is true. The world right now is upside down and this year has been so detrimental for many people, while causing a lot of pain for almost everybody. I personally decided to stay quiet in the recent events, because honestly, I needed some time to process everything, and also, the recent events left me speechless. There is no doubt that the death of George Floyd was devastating news for everyone and I hope that justice will be served. I do not feel educated enough to speak about the topic, yet, but I am trying my best to learn more and do more in my life in order to contribute to the change in our societies, which is so desperately needed. Therefore, at the end of this post, you could find links where you can contribute in one way or another.
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However, today I want to focus on another topic, which is art. For many years art has been a big part of my life and I have always tried to surround myself with it because it has such a positive effect on me, which is difficult to be explained. I recently realized the so-called power of art, so I decided to educate myself more on the topic and I am going to share some facts that I have discovered so far, but I will put a link to some articles under this post, which I believe will provide you with deeper knowledge on the topic, and are a good starting point.
I never thought that art can be a medicine; a good medicine just like the food. Studies have proved that art can be beneficial for people suffering from depression, anxiety, and even cancer. I want to make a note here - the positive effects of creating art do not depend on you being the new Picasso; the important aspect, from which the benefits come, is the process, not the final result.
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I knew that surrounding yourself with art or making art is a very efficient way to reduce stress, but it was never brought to my attention that the ability to create art, in people with dementia or other neurological illnesses, has stayed long after they lose the ability to speak. This information was published by Harvard Medical School, which I will put down below. Also, it has been proven that art helps people with mental issues since art gives us the ability to speak without using words. This is what I managed to discover so far, but I am sure that if I continue to search, I will find even more information.
However, my main point is the fact that art possesses the power of healing our bodies and minds and right now, we need a positive environment more than ever, which you can create yourself. So, I strongly encourage you to paint as much as you can and do not worry about the fact that you do not have a talent, because I do not have much either, but the only thing that matters is the way you feel while doing it . Invest in art, because this is an investment into your own health. This is something that I started doing in the last year, so I am very excited to show you a wonderful place, where you can buy some beautiful pieces of art - canvartz.com. Who and what is Canvartz, you may wonder?
Canvartz is a new small family business, created by Lisa and Stanislav. Lisa is from Honningsvåg, Norway and Stanislav is from Kazanlak, Bulgaria. They met in 2008 and fell in love at first sight. The distance kept them apart, but their love was stronger, so after 10 years they decided to be together and Lisa moved to Kazanlak. This year she gave birth to their first child. Their love inspired them so much that the idea of Canvartz shined through.
What they do is museum-quality paintings made with soft cotton, natural wood, and lifetime guarantee ink by using the latest Canon technology for printing, made in 2020. The ink can last up to 200 years without fading. Sounds amazing, rights? Also, one of the reasons why I love them so much is the fact that everything is handmade, even the wooden frames. They buy the wood from a local producer, because they, just like me, want to support the small local businesses. Canvartz uses local and sustainable materials, which is crucial for me because I am trying to be as sustainable as possible at this point. There are no latex or toxic products in their paintings, which is a big plus, but more importantly, their work is just incredible and leaves people speechless. Thus, if you want to invest in good quality paintings produced in a sustainable way with sustainable materials, and you want to support the small businesses, which I consider to be important, then you can purchase from canvartz.com. because they, just like me, want to support the small local businesses.
Author: Savina Karneva
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