Why it is necessary to draw, even if you do not know

A recent study proved that drawing is useful for each of us, regardless of artistic ability.

Many do not make drawing a hobby, believing that talented enough to do so. I have met people who refuse even to draw a funny face or a flower on the notebook sheet, explaining that just do not know how. Probably, they met with serious criticism of his drawings that imprinted in the form of psychological trauma and permanently alienated from this art form.

Rejecting the drawing, you are missing a lot. Maybe you do not get recognition and even no one will show their creations, but also the process is worth it to try.

When you draw, especially with your favorite music, time flies, you are completely immersed in the process and feel great. And this is not only my personal feelings.

The authors of the study, whose results were published in the Journal of Art TherapyGirija Kaimal, Kendra Ray, Juan Muniz.Reduction of Cortisol Levels and Participants' Responses Following Art Making, Suggested that the creative process significantly reduces the levels of hormones associated with stress. Besides, no matter how good the final product, the value is the action itself.

Participants were given markers, paper, glue, materials for collage and asked for 45 minutes to draw or glue anything they want.

The researchers found that 75% of participants significantly decreased levels of cortisol - a stress hormone.

Moreover, there was no connection between cortisol levels and artistic skills of the participants. Most people who have created something in the course of the experiment, felt less tense, regardless of past experience and the availability of drawing talent.

If you will stand out a difficult day, sit down and draw something. In this case, you do not need learn to drawBecause no matter good or bad you get. In any case you relieve stress and feel better.