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A Hobby to Cherish and Relieve Stress

  Life nowadays is very stressful, demanding and hectic. With all the worries wearing us down, it’s hard to find peace of mind and some quality me time to unwind ourselves. If you feel the weight of life on our shoulders, trust me you are not alone in this, in fact 8 out of 10 Americans have spiked stress levels and anxiety issues. With this kind of mental state and nerve-wracking environment around us we should really find ways to de-stress relax and calm our minds and souls. A creative mind can never be stressed, strained or fatigued. Activities that keep us enriched with imagination and creation are always nourishing for the mind and body just like paint by numbers . These artistic exercises not only make you feel positive from inside out, after indulging in them for a few hours but they also boost your confidence and make you feel accomplished, talented and proficient. Fun fact; spend 45 minutes in any creative activity and it will lessen your stress levels, meaningfully. Coo...

Paint Abstract Self Portraits for Rookies

  Gone are the days when a person had to sit for hours on end to get a self-portrait made by a professional artist. The person is called a “sitter” because traditionally individuals sat in front of the artist to get the angles and features right. In today’s modern day and age it’s a lot easier to get a customized self-portrait made, even better you can do it yourself as well. Although hiring a professional is still doable, they won’t mind a handsome commission as well.  A portrait can be of a person, animal or a group of people. They can be made with a wider viewpoint as well as just focus on the face. A good portrait excellently depicts something about the true essence of the individual. They can be compelling, captivating and engrossing, if represented well. Sketches are an artistic way to display the visual representation of someone close to your heart and soul. A well-made portrait can reveal something about the person, it may be something not that evident but with the r...